Calls for heightened police presence rang through yesterday’s Housing Advisory Commission meeting. Though the monthly meeting was sparsely attended — with just 12 RHA residents present — the tenants were adamant about their requests for more diligent and tactful policing of the Housing Authority properties. Continue reading

The League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County in partnership with BART present “Building a Better BART”—A Presentation Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Continue reading

After days of heavy rains, Jason Myers’ house looked more like an island. He and his wife had unwittingly just purchased a home at the bottom of a flood basin in the Richmond Annex. Water was up to the doors on their ’63 Ford Falcon. Continue reading

In a “David vs. Goliath” race that garnered national media attention, 3 of 3 Team Richmond progressive candidates were elected to the Richmond City Council.  5 of 5 candidates promoted by Chevron were defeated. Contra Costa County election results (as of 12:16 am Wednesday, November 5) indicated that  Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (limited by City Charter to two consecutive terms as Mayor) has won a City Council seat, along with, Planning Commissioner Eduardo Martinez.  Vice Mayor Jovanka Beckles was re-elected to the Council. Continue reading

Late on Friday afternoon the Contra Costa County Elections Department posted updated results for the election held the previous Tuesday.  These results reflected many Mail-In ballots that could not be counted earlier. Continue reading

Gently rocking sailboats and expansive views of the Bay are the first sights to greet diners at All’s Fare. The restaurant, which is located on the edge of the water in Brickyard Cove, is a hotspot for sailors and adventurers in the area. This irregular clientele is the result of the restaurant's location. All's Fare is a little hard to find, but if you’re willing to search for it, the meal is worth the hunt.  Continue reading

Every week, Radio Free Richmond provides an offering of events in the city. Here is what's happening from November 7th through November 13th. Continue reading

One weekend eight years ago Jane Kelly and her husband, Tom, decided to tear things up at Point Isabel. The land was covered with invasive plants, and they all had to go. Now, several weekends and thousands of volunteers later, the Kellys have started a movement. With their dedication and hard work, Point Isabel — a chunk of land that juts out into the water just south of Marina Bay neighborhood — has become the focus of a growing restoration project in the Bay Area. Continue reading

According to the County Elections Office there were still over 9,000 Richmond ballots yet to be counted. This means that only about 54% of the ballots may have been counted. Continue reading

A post this morning stated: "The People, united, will never be defeated!" and that Chevron got its ass kicked. Continue reading