The Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) is the union for the entire rank and file of the Richmond Police Department (Sergeants and Officers). The union is elected by the rank and file to help advocate for the membership and look out for their best interest on a variety of issues. Recently Councilwoman Jovanka Beckles accused us of defending “racist murderers.” Continue reading

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Let me begin this issue of Real Talk by explicitly stating what is clear and obvious to any reader who follows me, and certainly to all who know me well. I am one of the biggest fans of the City of Richmond Police Department. I have deep respect for the officers who believe in community policing and respect the community in which they serve. These men and women extend themselves to members of our community regularly. Many of them have established meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with individuals of all ages from diverse backgrounds, across the city. They are welcomed into homes, community centers, and local events. Many of these same individuals risk their lives daily for the safety of the community in which we live and work and have our families. Continue reading

Over the weekend Mayor Tom Butt published two E-Forum pieces about the City Council’s recent decisions regarding the Police Commission Ordinance and the investigation of the 2014 shooting of Richmond resident Richard “Pedie” Perez. Continue reading

As a part of their Black History month celebration, the Richmond Museum of History is currently featuring an exhibit about the history of the Black Panther Party in Richmond and North Richmond.  Continue reading

Years after leaving school, hundreds of former West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) students are now eligible to receive their high school diplomas.  Continue reading

I did not have very high hopes for 938 Crawfish when I first walked in and saw paper tablecloths, a roll of paper towels on every table. But my attitude improved a little when I saw the happy hour special, which includes dollar oysters, beers for $3.50, Margaritas for $5, and Long Islands for $6.  Continue reading

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Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from February 5 through February 11. Continue reading

  Richmond City Councilmembers butted heads with School Board officials on Wednesday night over the distribution of bond money within the district during the joint session of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) School Board and the Richmond City Council.  Continue reading