Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and the public both called on inequality and education as their greatest concerns in the community during a town hall forum at DeJean Middle School last night.  Continue reading

The mayor didn't spend the evening pounding a gavel, no recesses were called for tempers to cool, and the police didn't have to clear the room even once. My first visit to a Richmond City Council meeting in a while had none of the rowdy outbursts that highlighted past meetings, but that doesn't mean it was short on entertainment. Continue reading

Point Molate may soon have a purpose. The Richmond City Council unanimously agreed last night to contribute funds for a real estate consultant to survey the area and make suggestions for best use. The funding of this consultant is the first step in the arduous process of rehabbing the troubled 412-acre site. Continue reading

It's time for Richmond leaders to stop living in denial and face fiscal reality. With increasing retirement debt and a structurally unbalanced budget, officials risk the city's future if they don't get a handle on the situation. Continue reading

Metas has changed peoples’ lives. Metas, which means “Goals” in Spanish, is a program at Contra Costa College designed to inspire, educate, and build a college going community among Latino students. The program has been a roadway to college success for students in West Contra Costa County for over 27 years.  Continue reading

Yesterday, ACCE responded to my E-FORUM Fight Over Rent Control Heats Up in Richmond, March 31, 2015, and David Sharples of ACCE asked me to publish it, which I will gladly do, but not without comment. The ACCE response follows my comments below. Continue reading

This weekend, Bay Area communities have the opportunity to watch Freedom Change, an original play that I co-directed along with Jordan Simmons, Artistic Director of East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, and the Director of the Iron Triangle Theater Company. Freedom Change is a new work of the Iron Voices Project, an ongoing public dialogue about race and opportunity with a special focus on young men and boys of color, led by East Bay Center, in coordination with a wide range of local partners.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from April 3rd through the 9th. Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from April 3rd through the 9th. Continue reading

The ovens of Serrano Bakery haven’t stopped working in over 20 years. There is always a baker there, no matter the time of day, or the day of the week. This dedication to the craft has helped establish Serrano as one of the best bakeries in town — just make sure you get there while the pastries are fresh. Continue reading