Richmond Confidential is an independent news site focused on the city of Richmond, California. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism, it functions as a news lab for student reporters and as a news source for the Richmond community.. Since its founding in 2009 through a grant from the Ford Foundation, Richmond Confidential has been a resource for people ...

Dec 14, 2024 · Beginning next year, Contra Costa County will pilot a county-funded guaranteed-income program, placing up to $1,000 monthly in the hands of residents — no strings attached.

Nov 1, 2024 · Nathan-Heiss declined to speak on the phone but emailed written responses. What inspired you to pursue this position? A: “As a student who grew up with and eventually overcame learning disabilities, I witnessed non-traditional students like me fall through the cracks without the support I was fortunate to have. …I am running to help prepare students for …

Nov 29, 2024 · Early next year, Richmond will begin developing its Sea Level Rise Adaptation and Resiliency Plan to address the risks of rising sea levels. It will involve city officials, environmental scientists, engineers, and community members implementing strategies to protect and restore the Richmond shoreline after decades of heavy industrial activity.

Dec 20, 2024 · “When there are teacher shortages in districts, it means that students aren't getting the adequate attention in education they need to succeed and thrive in today's education, and, frankly, in their workforce when they graduate,” said Hilary Wething, an economist who covers labor markets and the ongoing national teacher shortages at the Economic Policy Institute.

Dec 19, 2024 · Failure to bring more students into WCCUSD schools could deepen the district’s financial trouble. Next year, if the district does not cut $7 million, it will face a deficit of nearly $15 million.The budget isn’t the only hurdle the district will face in the new year: It also will be looking for a new leader, after Superintendent Kenneth “Chris” …

Jan 7, 2025 · Richmond Confidential welcomes comments from our readers, but we ask users to keep all discussion civil and on-topic. Comments post automatically without review from our staff, but we reserve the right to delete material that is libelous, a personal attack, or spam.

Jan 2, 2025 · Richmond Confidential welcomes comments from our readers, but we ask users to keep all discussion civil and on-topic. Comments post automatically without review from our staff, but we reserve the right to delete material that is libelous, a personal attack, or spam.

Nov 15, 2024 · Richmond Confidential welcomes comments from our readers, but we ask users to keep all discussion civil and on-topic. Comments post automatically without review from our staff, but we reserve the right to delete material that is libelous, a personal attack, or spam.

Feb 14, 2025 · Richmond Confidential. Richmond Confidential is an online news service produced by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism for, and about, the people of Richmond, California.