Three generations of the Richardson and Johnson Families, representing the legacy and future of Marcus Books, met in the chambers of Mayor Ed Lee’s office on...
Residents and business owners on San Leandro Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue woke up to find nearly 60 trees being planted up and down their streets by...
Local author Mitali Perkins will moderate a panel discussion about “The Namesake,” the 2014 Big Read novel, on Saturday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9...
The “Run or Dye” 5K Fun Run will be held at the Solano County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Feb. 22 for a color-filled celebration of life, friendship,...
Richmond Community Foundation is releasing of its next round of capacity grants. This Spring 2014 grant making round will provide $50,000 for a limited number of...
Vallejo residents can safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medications for free Mondays – Thursdays between 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Police...
Imagine how parents feel losing both of their children in the matter of seconds. That’s what the family of Justice and Mario Toliver has to confront....
Andre Hall founded Uplifting the Community Development Corporation (UTCDC) in Oakland in 2012 to address the physical, emotional, and emotional issues affecting populations living in minority...
The San Francisco-Oakland span of the Bay Bridge was officially named Tuesday after former California and Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Hundreds of...
Did you know that one pint of blood can save up to three lives? That is what Eileen Randle tells everyone she comes into contact with,...
This Saturday is Family Free Day at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, home to more than 35,000 historic photos of Vallejo and Mare Island. The...
The Christopher Lavell Jones Foundation’s advocacy group, #TheirLivesMatter, will host a rally Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. in front of Oakland’s City Hall for over...
Xi Gamma Omega (“XGO”) chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted at “Day at Oakland City Hall” to convene with Mayor Jean Quan and City Council...
Oakland clergy are still demanding answers from Children’s Hospital Oakland in regards to the way they handled the case of Jahi McMath. McMath was declared brain...
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors this honored Public Defender Brendon Woods this week as the recipient of the Santa Clara County Black Lawyers Association’s Gideon...
Pastors and community leaders in West Oakland have mobilized in their communities to hold weekly night walks to respond to escalating violence in the city...
Senior citizens and youth volunteers served over 100 people at Ebenezer Economic Development Corporation’s recent annual Crab Feed in Stockton. The event was held on Jan....
Dr. Desmond Carson, coach of the Richmond Steelers, physician at Doctors Medical Center and chair of For Richmond’s Health Committee, took the microphone at For Richmond’s...
Mayor Anthony Silva this week named Kurt Wilson as Stockton’s new city manager. Wilson, who is first African American to serve in that position, takes the...
The Oakland City Council will consider a resolution Feb. 4 to honor civic, faith and community leaders who have contributed to Oakland’s unique place in African...
Civil rights and social justice advocate Rev. Willie Douglas has devoted his time to helping those in need. A native of Stockton who studied law at...
Marin Grassroots will be holding the Marin Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute Training Program, designed to help residents who want to become more actively involved in...
By Joan Davis After five incredible years as President and CEO of the Richmond Community Foundation, I am stepping down from this position at the end...
By Vl Hudson Creator of the first multi-racial comic strip syndicated nationally in the USA, legendary “Wee Pals” cartoonist Morrie Turner died Saturday in a Sacramento...
Jim Becker, who has been working at the Richmond Community Foundation since 2005, will take over as president and CEO of the Richmond Community Foundation when...