On 23rd Street, ethnic restaurants are losing a lot of business, as ICE fears keep diners home
Running through the heart of Richmond and San Pablo, 23rd Street was once a bustling hub of immigrant-owned businesses. When a protest was held against the Trump administration’s immigration policies in January, it was on read more…
Richmond gets residents involved in preparing for sea level rise along coastline
Scientists, urban designers, elected officials and over 40 residents gathered on Tuesday night at the RYSE Youth Center in Richmond to discuss how the city should respond to sea level rise. The event, hosted by read more…
TikTok and YouTube lure young Richmonders to the sport and serenity of fishing
The first time 19-year-old Alan Zavala went fishing in Marina Bay, he caught a leopard shark. He was hooked. The next day, he went to buy a fishing license. “It’s fun when obviously you’re getting read more…
Strike ends: Teachers agree to tentative deal with 8% wage increase
After a 12-hour bargaining session Tuesday, United Teachers of Richmond reached a tentative agreement early Wednesday with the West Contra Costa Unified School District, ending a weeklong strike. Teachers will return to the classroom on read more…
The Stakes: Federal grant cut threatens Humboldt Bay project and Richmond’s hope to join it
Last in a two-part series on Richmond’s exploration into wind turbine manufacturing. This series is part of “The Stakes,” a UC Berkeley Journalism project on executive orders and actions affecting Californians and their communities. The read more…
The Stakes: State grant spurs possibility of wind turbine manufacturing in Richmond
First in a two-part series on Richmond’s exploration into wind turbine manufacturing. This series is part of “The Stakes,” a UC Berkeley Journalism project on executive orders and actions affecting Californians and their communities. After read more…
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