Over 600 community members came together to paint, shovel, plant, and build John F. Kennedy Park in Richmond on Saturday. The formerly dilapidated park was abuzz with the energy and dedication of those working to revitalize the space into a community hub, which, along with the newly reopened Richmond Swim Center nearby, is changing the face of the neighborhood.  Continue reading

  Radio Free Richmond has solicited the viewpoints of students, teachers, administrators and community activists to give a broad perspective on whether the Richmond City Council should negotiate with Chevron to amend the language in the Community Investment Agreement that created and funds The Richmond Promise scholarship program. Throughout the week RFR will post brief commentaries on this important issue. Continue reading

By: Sean Pyles Residents of West County have been able to receive sufficient health care despite the closure of Doctors Medical Center (DMC) — the area’s only hospital — earlier this year. That was the message from Pat Frost, Director of Contra Costa Health Services, at a meeting of the West County mayors on Thursday.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from October 23 through October 29. Continue reading

Though hardly a palace itself, the food served within Kamza Sushi Palace is surely worthy of one. The Pacific East Mall sushi house may have an often empty interior that feels sterile and overly modern, but its generally consistent quality, flavorful fish and signature Japanese dishes make up for any awkward ambiance. Continue reading

Chevron’s $35 million Richmond Promise grant gives high school graduates a financial incentive and opportunity for college.  One hundred percent of Richmond residents attending Salesian College Preparatory graduate and enroll in college or university.  As Richmond residents, these Salesian graduates are very much a part of the City of Richmond’s present and future leadership.  Salesian graduates are residents, parents, police officers, fire fighters, educators, Chevron employees and business leaders in the community. Continue reading

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  Jakelin Santos, a junior at De Anza High School, spent Saturday morning inspecting an open computer tower. Inside she saw a mess of wires and cords. Undaunted, she started carefully cleaning it with a small dusting brush, getting it ready so she and her classmates could diagnose why the computer was here. Continue reading

Radio Free Richmond has solicited the viewpoints of students, teachers, administrators and community activists to give a broad perspective on whether the Richmond City Council should negotiate with Chevron to amend the language in the Community Investment Agreement that created and funds The Richmond Promise scholarship program. Throughout the week RFR will post brief commentaries on this important issue.   Continue reading

Richmond City Council held one of their most expedient meetings in recent memory on Tuesday, but vocal members of the public reminded the governing body that difficult work remains. Continue reading