Richmond’s homeless population decreased by 20 percent, according to new information from the 2024 Contra Costa Health Services Point-in-Time Count. Homeless services provider Safe Organized Spaces says the actual numbers are considerably higher.
The annual survey documents people experiencing homelessness and provides a one-day snapshot of homelessness in Contra
Richmond held its first National Gun Violence Community Remembrance Day Friday evening to recognize the lives lost to gun violence and work together to end gun violence in the city.
The event held in the Richmond Civic Center highlighted the contributions of several key community partners addressing gun violence in
After a testy hearing Thursday night, the Richmond Planning Commission continued a discussion on a proposed emergency homeless shelter on the corner of 37th Street and Bissell Avenue.
The applicant, Gregory VanMechelen, was at the planning commission to request a conditional use permit to convert an existing office building into
Community members celebrated the reopening of Booker T. Anderson Community Center Thursday evening, showcasing the extensive repairs and upgrades made after a fire shuttered the center nearly four years ago.
Deputy City Manager of Community Services LaShonda White said residents had waited a very long time for the center’s
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin announced this morning she will not seek re-election to the Richmond City Council this year and is “passing the torch” to Richmond Progressive Alliance member Sue Wilson.
McLaughlin was first elected to the Richmond City Council in 2004. Two years later, she was elected as mayor, making
Can a burrito be too saucy? Find out as Grandview joins La Raza in Belding Woods for a reader-requested lengua burrito.
Lengua means tongue.
We’ve never had a beef tongue burrito.
All that changed after we visited Tacos La Raza on 22nd Street. This is the tiny taqueria in
Richmond Rainbow Pride kicked off the 10th Anniversary Pride event with a parade from Nicholl Park to the Richmond Civic Center Plaza Sunday, followed by music and live performances.
State Senate candidate Jovanka Beckles reflected on her years as the first out LGBTQ+ member of the Richmond City Council and
The City of Richmond will provide a $150,000 subsidy this year and a $290,390 subsidy next year to the Richmond Rent Program to cover services to the program provided by the city.
The city allocates a portion of charges for liability insurance and administration charges for services provided
