Marks of an industrial history persist in the empty lots, abandoned buildings, and crumbling streets of South Richmond. The Richmond Bay Specific Plan (RBSP), a new endeavor from the City, is working to change that by pushing this neighborhood into a new era by promoting new, tree-lined corridors for transportation, expansive commercial space, and mixed-use residential neighborhoods. Continue reading

After landing a spot as a finalist for the position of Chief of Police for the city of Tucson, Arizona, Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus may not be leaving the city after all.  Continue reading

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Richmond City Council voted unanimously to repeal the city’s rent control and Just Cause Eviction ordinance on Tuesday, a decision that came swiftly and easily to a council that had previously grappled at length with the issue. Continue reading

Last week the Council considered some of the final recommendations of the Richmond Promise before the program goes into the hands of the newly formed 501(c)3 for rollout to the community. While it may make the community uncomfortable, some major decisions were delayed so that city staff could provide more specific numbers relating to the different options. For the community, we want to do this right. Despite much of the rhetoric on all sides, I remain optimistic that if we’re careful, the Council will be able to ensure that Richmond Promise can last into perpetuity. Continue reading

The West Contra Costa Unified School District celebrated the grand opening of the new Sylvester Greenwood Academy on Saturday, October 31. Continue reading

“C-R-A-Z-Y, that’s why I didn’t do it,” said Ezzie Ruth Martin with a small laugh. Martin has been a landlord in Richmond since the 1970’s, and she would go years — once even a decade — without raising rent for her tenants.  Continue reading

The General Warehouse harkens back to the days of the Kaiser Shipyards in World War II.  The building has a unique design and, while it has fallen into disrepair in recent years and has been the victim of taggers and window breakers, it would seem that this might be a great site for a business looking for a large multi storied building on the water front with hundreds of parking spaces.

By: Sean Pyles In Richmond it’s often the simple, no-frills establishments that have the best food, and Linda's Bakery is no exception. The small pastry shop boasts everything from Guatemalan Chicken Tamals to colorful birthday cakes. It’s a sort of one-stop shop for everything you would need for a party. Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from October 30 through November 5. Continue reading