Health
Girls at Lake Elementary School improve their writing ability, communication skills and fitness level – all while having fun.
Many fish that swim in the bay contain high levels of mercury and other contaminants, but because of persistent pesticide contamination, eating fish from the Richmond Harbor area may be particularly risky.
Laotian Organizing Project has been working on supporting the Laotian community in Richmond to voice their opinions and fight against environmental injustice.
Besides the financial stress experienced in foreclosure, people may also suffer from severe mental stress, which can affect their physical health.
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to prohibit new medical marijuana dispensaries until the city can develop regulations for them.
The Fire Department may be grappling with double-digit percentage budget cuts, but Chief Michael Banks persuaded the City Council to approve contributing to purchase of eight grant-supplemented treadmills for local fire stations.
Courtney Cummings follows in her mother’s footsteps to provide care for the mental and cultural well-being of Native Americans at the recently-opened Native Wellness Center in Richmond.
Tonight, the city council will revisit a proposal to ban the sale of cigarettes in Richmond pharmacies.
Health advocates fear that state budget cuts to HIV/AIDS prevention programs will increase the number of people contracting the virus in Richmond.