“Dear Diedre” is a new column on Radio Free Richmond. With life coach experience and an intimate knowledge of Richmond, Diedre Goree offers her advice to members of the community. Do you have a question for Diedre? Email [email protected]. Continue reading

Introduction  The debate about whether or not Richmond should amend its sign ordinance to allow large LED billboard signs with constantly changing messages is largely driven by advocates for such a sign at Hilltop. Continue reading

EVERY two years, the residents of Richmond, Calif., a city long known for some of the highest rates of violence in the United States, gather to discuss its priorities. For years, the No. 1 concern was crime. Continue reading

At its meeting of March 5, the Board of Directors of the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) approved a Cooperative Agreement with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and the City of Richmond to provide operating subsidy for proposed Richmond ferry service. The 10-year agreement will serve as the basis of future planning efforts among the involved agencies to support and plan for Richmond ferry service.   Continue reading

In the dark and winding halls of the Pacific East Mall, right next to the grocery store, a small and tasty ramen house reigns. Isshin Ramen House — like most vendors in the Pacific East Mall — feels a little out of place, but somehow the flavors work just right, making it one of the best noodle houses in the area. Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from March 6th through March 12th. Continue reading

From serving thousands of homeless to giving etiquette classes to kids, Jefferson Award winner and Richmond restaurateur Menbere Akilulu has made it her mission to give back. Elizabeth Cook reports. Reposted from CBS Bay Area. Continue reading

The following is part 2 in Jovanka Beckles' story of the Gary family. Read part one here. Continue reading

For the first time in 2015, the Richmond City Council held a full bench last night. Appointed Councilmember Vinay Pimplé was sworn into office, and curtain was pulled on the month-long drama of who should fill the vacant seat. Continue reading

This May, I will be partnering with Range of Light founder Robert Hanna, the great-great-grandson of John Muir, and the National Parks Service for a Muir Campfire summit on diversity and relevancy of the National Parks. The summit will bring together such agencies as the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and California State Parks, along with the Sierra Club, Latino Outdoors, National Park Conservation Association and DEL — just to name a few.  Continue reading