Posts Tagged ‘richmond’
How Richmond rebuilds abandoned homes
The house on South 37th Street is the ninth one rebuilt under the housing renovation program that turns abandoned, uninhabitable homes into livable ones and sells them to local, lower to medium income, first-time homebuyers.
Read MoreTales of Two Cities – Where Are You From?
Welcome back to the Tales of Two Cities podcast! We’ve missed coming to you through your headphones the last few months. This episode’s theme is “Where Are You From?” It’s a broad topic that encompasses the idea of home. This week you’ll hear all kinds of stories about what home means to people in Richmond…
Read MoreRichmond’s homeless community hangs on as Prop 2 promises limited new funding
At the corner of 22nd Street and Carlson Boulevard in Richmond sits a homeless encampment where the unofficial mayor, Oretha “Porkchop” Stevens, is calming down her next-door neighbor Tone. His phone is missing and Porkchop works to reassure him. “You’re not crazy, you know where you put your stuff! Don’t play with your own mind,”…
Read MoreBilingual education helps Spanish speaking students settle into English medium schools
The West Contra Costa Unified School District introduced bilingual education in 2014, to help Spanish speaking students transition into English medium schools. Transitional Bilingual Education at Grant Elementary School aims to equip K-3 students with English literacy and math skills to help them throughout their school career.
Read MoreAlleged violation sets date for charter revocation hearing
The school board initiated a charter revocation process for John Henry High School last week. Board President Valerie Cuevas advocated for the revocation after the alleged mandatory reporting violations were brought to the attention of the board during public comment.
Read MoreCommunity involvement takes on illegal dumping
According to a city report, in 2017, Richmond’s abatement staff collected more than three million pounds of illegally dumped debris from 13,430 locations. A pile of waste strewn around the entrance of the Lillie Mae Jones Trail is just one example of dozens of waste piles illegally dumped throughout the city of Richmond on a daily basis.
Read MoreBattle over fate of Point Molate continues
Following the settlement which ended a years-long legal battle between casino developers and the city of Richmond over the fate of the scenic Point Molate, several activist groups have filed suit to block the development of housing in the area.
Read MoreFor East Bay immigrants, notary fraud is a common legal threat
In 1996, an undocumented young man in the Easy Bay was tired of being paid under the table for his work, so he decided to do something about his legal status. Two friends recommended him to a notario—or notary—who had helped them obtain work permits. The man trusted his friends blindly, so on the advice…
Read MoreContra Costa launches deportation defense hotline
On March 1st , Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia announced the launch of the Deportation Defense Hotline. The new service is part of Stand Together Contra Costa, a county initiative that offers information that can help people navigate the complex immigration system. The County Public Defender’s office provides educational and administrative support with “know…
Read MoreStudent-Led initiative prompts Richmond City Council to ban some tobacco products in 2019
Tobacco products like Swisher Sweets and Backwoods are mainstays in corner stores across the country. Some say that the bright wrapping and flavors like peach and fruit punch make these products attractive to the kids who encounter them while buying snacks. That’s why the city of Richmond bans menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products.
Read MoreRichmond mayor expresses concern about county’s faulty warning system in the wake of the Sims fire
Richmond’s mayor Tom Butt claims the county’s community warning system did not work correctly.
Read MoreIs Richmond ready for electric vehicles?
The underground parking is cool and dark, even on the sunniest day. Bulbs let off pale white light, and green exit signs emit a neon glow. Three electric chargers are located near the building entrance, surrounded by six electric cars. By the time Cesar Zepeda leaves his office in downtown Oakland, his white Ford Focus…
Read MoreAROUND THE WAY: At Madni Halal Market
Madni Halal Market is one of the few Richmond shops that sells halal meat and other products. Watch to learn more about what halal means and how the store provides the Muslim community in Richmond with halal products that are hard to find.
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