Posts Tagged as "Richmond Pulse"

Soda Tax Lost, But Richmond, Calif. Still Won (Sort of)

Nov. 7, 2012 / By
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New America Media/Richmond Pulse, News Report, Tania Pulido, Posted: Nov 07, 2012

RICHMOND, Calif. – Billboards for No on Measure N, the controversial soda tax that voters here rejected on Tuesday, have been a constant image over the last several months as I rode my bike through the city...

In Richmond, English Learners Get Assist From Volunteers

Oct. 30, 2012 / By
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Richmond Pulse/New America Media, News Feature, Edgardo Cervano-Soto, Posted: Oct 28, 2012

“Every good story has a conflict,” says the teacher as she draws a story plot map for her students...

The Soda Tax – Missing the Point?

Oct. 10, 2012 / By
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Blog, Various Authors

Keyannie Norford, 17
I know that no matter what the price of soda is, if I want it I will go get it...

The Soda Tax – Missing the Point?

Oct. 4, 2012 / By
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Blog, Various Authors

Keyannie Norford, 17
I know that no matter what the price of soda is, if I want it I will go get it...

Beyond the Soda Tax, Aiming for Long-Term Health

Sep. 22, 2012 / By
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By April Suwalsky, Richmond Pulse

“Childhood obesity isn’t some simple, discrete issue. There’s no one cause we can pinpoint...

Richmond Co-op Does More Than Just Fix Bikes

Sep. 7, 2012 / By
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News Feature, Monica Quesada

James Johnson, 20, is a bike mechanic. Born and raised in Richmond, Johnson has for years fixed bikes out of his own garage, all the while dreaming of opening up a bike shop where he could work with the proper tools, “without having to use hammers and stuff.”..

New Hope for Undocumented Students with Deferred Action

Aug. 20, 2012 / By
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From the Richmond Pulse

News Feature, Iraida Santillan

Alejandra was only nine years old when she left Jalisco, Mexico with her mother and younger sister to join their father in the United States...

Richmond Mayor Seeks Full Transparency in Determining Cause of Refinery Fire

Aug. 9, 2012 / By
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From the Richmond Pulse

News from City Hall

Residents in Richmond and the surrounding area were reminded last night of the ongoing risk of living in close proximity to a major oil refinery...

Youth and Depression: What to Look For, Where to Go For Help

Aug. 2, 2012 / By
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From the Richmond Pulse

News Feature, Adrienne Chainey

Clinical depression is a very common and very serious occurrence, yet it often goes misunderstood by young people — as well as the adults who care about them...

Question of the Month: Small Biz Community Weighs in on Soda Tax

Jul. 29, 2012 / By
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Compiled by Monica Quesada

QUESTION: If the Soda Tax is approved by Richmond voters in November, do you think people will stop buying soda?..

As Prisoners Come Home, Richmond Non-Profit Seeks to Keep Them There

Jul. 19, 2012 / By
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News Report, Todd Spencer

Men and Women of Purpose (MWP), a community non-profit dedicated to reducing recidivism among former prisoners living in Richmond, hosted an open house at its new location on 23rd Street last May...