Tag: community

What can make a 6-year-old and a 78-year-old spend their day together at the Richmond Recreation Complex? The answer is chess. In what may...

Pressure is mounting as Oakland teachers and their supporters push for decreased class sizes, a 12 percent pay increase for educators, the hiring of...

 By Ken EpsteinFamilies and teachers from Roots International Academy, supported by hundreds of teachers and community members, shut down the Board of Education meeting...

Environment Friendly Start-up Launched by Richmond Native to Host First Annual Vericool Holiday Event, Providing Meals and Gifts The holidays can prove challenging to any...

Friends of Negro Spirituals invites the public to its free, wheel chair accessible, introductory celebration of its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 3 from...

Denise Harrison was instated as the 52nd Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star on Sept. 22. The ceremony was held...

Terri Brown opens her home to KC Matthews, who was recently released from prison. Since his release, KC has obtained his Social Security and...

Gerarda White-Penny (left) and daughter London Penny. Bonnie Lou White and Gerarda White-Penny had a perfect life.  Mother and daughter lived together, each doing their...

Oakland’s demographics are changing. Join the Oakland Mayor’s Commission on Aging for a series of Community Presentation & Listening Sessions to find out how...

Dylan and Sydney Ross with mom, Piper Dellums as they receive a pin from Rafael Jesús González, Berkeley Poet Laureate.Sunday, September 9 was lovely—a...