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

RICHMOND, Calif., Residents in Richmond’s Hacienda Housing Complex will soon be receiving Section 8 vouchers to move to a new home. The announcement will be made tomorrow at the 150-unit public housing complex owned and maintained by the Richmond Housing Authority (RHA). Continue reading

Eighteen candidates have thrown in their hats to fill the vacant seat on the Richmond City Council. The position, which was made vacant by former councilmember Tom Butt’s ascent to Mayor, has been widely regarded as pivotal for the city’s future. The 18 candidates present strong contenders with a diversity of backgrounds and strong experiences which qualify them for the position. Continue reading

Candidates will be called to present their interest and qualifications in the following alphabetical order: Continue reading

The Richmond City Council last night presented Black History Month proclamations honoring prominent local African Americans. The event drew criticism from audience members, however, as the politicized lack of a proclamation for former San Francisco mayor and longtime State Assembly Speaker Willie L. Brown, Jr. stood as a distraction from the evening’s celebration.  Continue reading

EDITOR’S NOTE: Incoming Chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Vernon Whitmore, sat down with newly elected councilmember Jael Myrick to discuss the council’s vacant seat, the prospects for district elections in Richmond and the future for Richmond Promise—Myrick’s pet project to help every Richmond youth go to college. Continue reading

For many years, Angela Cox, a Richmond Youth Council Liaison, has had the opportunity and challenge of coordinating enriching programs for teens in Richmond. For the past seventeen years, one of these programs has been an SAT prep workshop. Though many have come to depend on the program for help in preparing for the biggest test of their high school career, continuous budget shortfalls and issues of affordability threaten the program’s future. Continue reading

Half high-quality deli, half neighborhood grocery — and entirely convenient — Point Richmond Market is an easy spot to get lunch, a mid afternoon snack, or just some produce on your way home. Located in what used to be an historical hotel, the convenience and quality of the Point Richmond Market have established the small store as a cornerstone in the routines of its patrons. Continue reading

It is For Richmond’s distinct pleasure to announce that the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., former mayor of San Francisco, will be visiting Richmond as our special guest during Black History Month. Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from January 30th through February 5th. Continue reading