richmond Archives

Unfinished business: Mayor seeks second term

By Ashley Hopkinson | October 20, 2010

Gayle McLaughlin is striving to represent Richmond for another term.

The week in pictures

By Bo Kim | October 16, 2010 |

Take a look at the feature photos and outtakes from the week in Richmond.

Richmond residents celebrate Rosie

By Julia Chan | October 2, 2010 |

Hundreds donned costumes and danced to celebrate the work of American women during WWII.

Get ready now for the next disaster

By Hyunjin Seo | October 1, 2010 |

Contra Costa County Emergency Preparedness Fair was held at Hilltop Mall parking lot in Richmond last Saturday, September 25th. This event was designed to educate local residents about how to prepare for various disasters.

Iron Triangle parents get free computers

By Emily Bender | September 29, 2010 |

Parents and kids benefit from computers, training, and stronger community connections.

Community preps for millions in health funds

By Julia Landau | September 27, 2010 |

Residents meet with health experts to talk about the Healthy Richmond initiative

The California Endowment is set to spread $1 billion among 14 cities statewide, including Richmond.

Breaking the taboo of ‘snitching’

By Anne Brice | September 24, 2010

A forum at Contra Costa College explores the fear of reporting a violent crime.

A day of Spirit and Soul for downtown Richmond

By Becca Friedman | September 23, 2010 |

Music, food and wine raised funds Sunday to help revitalize the Macdonald Avenue business district.

Officials seek to dispel fears, draw more people to Nevin Park

By Ashley Hopkinson | September 17, 2010 |

Plans call for more programs and better management at community center to make families feel safer.

Richmond’s kids get free school supplies

By David Ferry | September 10, 2010

A small chunk of the federal stimulus bill reached North Richmond yesterday, where a local nonprofit handed out free school supplies to schoolchildren at Verde Elementary.

Seniors vie for ‘Idol’ title

By Anne Brice | September 3, 2010

It’s like the hit television show “American Idol,” but with some important twists. The competition is happening here, and it’s showcasing the vocal talents and stage-sizzling charisma of some of Richmond’s most talented senior citizens.

After lost year, Kennedy football returns

By Julia Chan | September 2, 2010 |

With a new coach and game plan, John F. Kennedy High School’s once proud football program is poised to return to glory in this Friday’s season opener versus El Cerrito at Contra Costa College.