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Economy rebounds nationally but remains stagnant in Richmond, some residents say

By Alessandra Bergamin | September 22, 2016

But in Richmond, which experienced a high foreclosure rate and a high unemployment rate during the Great Recession, recovery, even seven years later, remains slow.

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With increased demand for solar power, green job opportunities return

By Fabian Graber | March 23, 2015 | 2
Volunteers with the non-profit Grid Alternatives install solar panels on a house in Atchison village, Richmond, in early March 2015

It is just shortly after noon on a Saturday, and the sun stands high over the historic Atchison Village in Richmond. Not a single cloud is in the sky. In its northwestern corner, a small crowd has gathered in front of one family home. The housing complex was originally built during World War II to…

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RichmondBUILD boosts local green industry, but can’t carry economy

By Maggie Beidelman | September 20, 2011

At 19 years old, Lela Turner found herself homeless, jobless and struggling. Two years earlier, the San Leandro High School graduate had tried working part-time at McDonald’s and attending Chabot Community College in Hayward. But an unstable family life and unforeseen expenses soon put Turner out on the street with no place to go —…

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Singh hopes to bring harmony to council

By Christina Lopez | October 28, 2010 | 2
Harry Singh

Underdog candidate Harry Singh hopes to bring fresh ideas to city government.

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Ready to work: Chanel Henderson

By Christina Lopez | October 15, 2010

She is strong, ambitious and looking to join the workforce.

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Federal subsidy for jobs has run out

By Anne Brice | September 30, 2010

Congress adjourned without funding a jobs program that paid $5 million in wages countywide.

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Richmond agency offers training and hope to jobseekers

By Katherine Griffin | September 6, 2010
Alberto Medrano teaching

With the city’s unemployment rate hovering around 18 percent, one thing is clear—Richmond residents need jobs. RichmondWORKS, an employment and training center, offers clients classes, guidance and hope for a new paycheck.

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Latino laborers show support for Point Molate project

By Veronica Moscoso | May 20, 2010 | 3

Most Latino attendees during the last Richmond Council meeting were there to show support to the Point Molate project. They hope the building of the casino resort will bring them jobs.

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