This in response to the Contra Costa Times editorial “No more excuses for ignoring Richmond's fiscal crisis."  Continue reading

Richmond officials spent most of 2015 dancing around the city's severe financial plight. As its credit rating dropped to junk bond status, they acted as if everything was hunky-dory. Continue reading

Below is a letter from outgoing Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus where he reflects on what he sees as the biggest improvements over his tenure, and warns about how it could come undone without the proper support. Continue reading

Richmond will maintain a medium-grade credit issuer rating from Standard & Poor’s, the credit rating service announced Wednesday. The report reflects what Standard & Poor’s perceives as a strong economy in the city, according to the report. Continue reading

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

Toxic street lifestyles have lured and claimed many young lives in the City of Richmond. Brotherhood, acceptance, and success are the elements that young men continually seek, but some young minds are confined to their environments and only see a negative interpretation of success and brotherhood. Will local residents let this confused war prevail in Richmond?  Continue reading

The departure of Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus after nearly ten years of service that resulted in improvements in community-police relations and steep reductions in crime will be celebrated Tuesday evening in a holiday mixer and farewell party. Continue reading

Following presentations at the December 15, 2015, City Council meeting by City Manager Bill Lindsay and by Russ Branson of Public Financial Management, Inc. (part of the  National Resource Network), two follow-up stories by local journalists headlined: Continue reading

The past 12 months in Richmond saw moments big and small that will have lasting impacts on the course of the city. In the final 10 days of 2015, here’s a look back at five of the biggest moments of year. Continue reading

Tashi Delek is a quiet little restaurant with a lot to offer. While it may not get the most traffic, or be the most exciting spot in town, Tashi Dalek offers some of the most unique Himalayan and Nepalese food in the area.  Continue reading