More than 1,200 people gathered on a sun-splashed Point Pinole for the eleventh annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival Saturday. Continue reading

No matter how well intentioned, our actions can sometimes have adverse affects on us as they backfire. Continue reading

It has been like pulling teeth getting the Council and the Mayor and council member Jael Myrick to work with me to solve the problems of the Richmond Housing Authority. I have been the Liaison to the Housing Authority on City Council for four years, and in this time I have constantly seen that the egos of council members have been put in front of the quality of life for the people living in public housing. These residents have suffered from it, and we councilpersons need to park our personalities at the door to deal with these issues whether we like each other or not. Continue reading

Author’s Note: While there are facts described in this article, please do not confuse this with being news.  This is an editorial based factual events. Continue reading

The first bite into the thick and crispy tortilla of a pupusa from Oralia's Kitchen marks the beginning of a culinary embarkment. Contrasting textures and diverse flavors abound, and it can take a few bites to orient oneself with all that is happening. When doused in the homemade salsa that comes on the side, the meal reaches an ultimate point of being savory yet spicy, and creamy though chunky. Each dish at Oralia's Kitchen is similar in nature -- fresh, with complicated flavors packed into familiar dishes. The end result is a surprising experience that keeps diners coming back for more. Continue reading

Every week, Radio Free Richmond provides an offering of events in the city. Here is what's happening from October 10th through the 16th. Continue reading

RICHMOND -- A decision this week to try to steer $15 million in promised community grants from Chevron toward Doctors Medical Center has raised hopes that the cash could keep the troubled hospital afloat at least through 2015. Continue reading

Both the Richmond Housing Authority and City Council fought last night to fix the troubled housing agency. Each party wants to improve the organization, starting with nailing down the logistics of day-to-day operations. But opposing visions of how the RHA should operate blocked the full potential of progress. Continue reading

RICHMOND -- The effort to save Doctors Medical Center from closure could receive a significant boost Tuesday as Richmond city leaders weigh whether to redirect $20 million from a community benefits package negotiated with Chevron toward the moribund San Pablo hospital, which has drastically reduced services in recent months. Continue reading

Less than a month away from the November 4th election, Richmond candidates reported their contributions and expenditures on Monday. Of the candidates that filed, each has their own unique approach to financing their campaign and spending funds. And a surprising number of candidates failed to file at all. Continue reading