For 15 years, The Latina Center has been dedicated to improving the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual health of Latina women and their families in the Bay Area, especially in West Contra Costa County.  It is my pleasure to share how far we have come, as the organization has been transformed and where, I believe, we are headed. Continue reading

Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park wants YOU to help break the Guinness World Record for Largest Gather of People of ALL AGES dressed as Rosie the Riveter! Continue reading

The Richmond Progressive Alliance Newsletter #174 dated August 7, 2015, (See story copied below) celebrated the victory of rent control in Richmond, noting that “the City Council has made it clear that stability, something every human being deserves, is worth preserving in Richmond in the face of ever-increasing Bay Area housing costs.” Continue reading

  A new decision by California election officials paves the way for felons serving time under community supervision to gain the right to vote — a move that will re-enfranchise a number of Richmond residents. Continue reading

If you’re looking for a greasy, mouth-watering burger, the Artisan Kitchen & Cafe isn’t the spot for you. If you want a locally-sourced, organic, freshly-prepared meal, however, the Artisan Kitchen & Cafe is your lunch-time mecca.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from August 7th through August 13th. Continue reading

Friends of Point Molate, Continue reading

Last night, on a 4-1 vote (with Nat Bates voting no and Pimple and me absent), the Richmond City Council became the first California City in 30 years to adopt rent control. Click on Rent Control and Just Cause for Evictions Ordinance for a copy of the final version of the ordinance. I continue to maintain that this is a colossal mistake for Richmond  and that the unintended consequences will be significant. A recent example of unintended consequences is when the same four City Council members (McLaughlin, Beckles, Martinez and Myrick) passed the “Space Weapons” resolution that resulted in the Richmond Police Department being inundated with calls from people around the world under attack from space-based weaponry seeking relief. Continue reading

The City of Richmond celebrates its 110th birthday on Friday, August 7, 2015. To mark the occasion, Radio Free Richmond is highlighting unique aspects of Richmond history throughout the month.  Continue reading

“Once upon a time, we kept our porch lights on. We opened the door even if we didn’t know who rang the bell. And we could always leave the back door unlocked during the day. Continue reading