Richmond will soon have a new set of artillery to take on its blighted properties and vacant lots.  Continue reading

In an emergency many agencies and volunteer groups will respond to the call to help the injured and displaced.  In Contra Costa County the Offices of Emergency Service at city and county levels will set up command posts to assist police and fire.  The probability of service shortage from these departments is certain and volunteers will be called in to assist with damage assessment, search and rescue, first aid and communication.  The 4C’s amateur radio club is a non-profit organization chartered for just such communication service. Continue reading

The sweet and sharp fragrance of green onion, a bustle of lunch goers, and dozens of handmade Vietnamese specialities fill Banh Mi Ba Le Vietnamese Sandwich Deli on a daily basis. The local spot has some of the most celebrated Vietnamese food in the area, and for good reason. While the food overall is tasty — and affordable — at Banh Mi Ba Le you get what you pay for, which sometimes has mixed results. Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from February 26 through March 3. Continue reading

It’s no secret that Richmond holds a crucial place in World War II history, having produced 747 warships at the Kaiser Shipyards in the course of just a few years. Lesser known, however, are the individuals behind the history. Continue reading

You’ve seen stray and feral cats around your neighborhood, city parks, business developments, schools, and vacant lots.  And no doubt you’ve heard the tragic stories of pets abandoned in foreclosed homes or dumped by the side of the road.  Maybe you’re feeding them?  Continue reading

Through the benevolence of Chevron, $35 million has been provided to help Richmond youth attend college. Continue reading

Like Oakland and San Francisco before it, Richmond is beginning to become a hot commodity for land developers seeking to expand. Will proposed urban renewal plans be inclusive for all Richmond residents? Or will these plans only benefit non-Richmond residents and corporate entities?  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from February 19 through February 25. Continue reading

Translated by Emmanuel Diaz. To read this article in English, click here. Continue reading