Photo courtesy of Richmond Confidential. Though Richmond’s budget was approved by the city’s June 30 deadline, last night’s vote marks the first time that Mayor Butt has voted “no” on a budget in his twenty-year tenure on City Council. Continue reading

Although the editorial copied below is nothing but a blog from a central county Republican, Bill Graham-Reefer, and I disagree with most of it, especially his call to terminate City Manager Bill Lindsay, he points out some trends in Richmond that are disturbing. Continue reading

Folk music, traditional Latino Bandas, contemporary R&B, and more — the local music scene in Richmond is as diverse as the city itself. Here are four local music groups to check out now. Continue reading

This is an excerpt of On Assignment, education writer Theresa Harrington's blog on Contra Costa County schools. Read more and post comments at IBABuzz.com/onassignment. Follow her atTwitter.com/tunedtotheresa or Facebook.com/TheresaHarringtonBANG. Continue reading

Before passing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Richmond leaders should ask themselves how long the city can continue like this. Continue reading

Quiche and Carry is a one-woman show, and its owner, Deborah Moss, is a master of her trade. From purchasing organic produce and meats, to rolling and shaping crusts, to pumping out quiches for farmers’ markets and catering events alike — the woman knows what she’s doing.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from June 26th through July 2nd. Continue reading

Budgets are complicated. To break down how Richmond's compares to those in the rest of the Bay Area, here's a handy chart. Continue reading

A lengthy conversation on potentially pricy Just Cause eviction proposals dominated the evening and forced budget discussions to be brief at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Pressure to approve the budget looms with the deadline coming June 30. Continue reading

Richmond may soon receive assistance from federal experts to tackle the city’s lack of affordable housing.  Continue reading