Chefs, farmers and a nonprofit have teamed up to bring fresh, organic food to the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Author Archives: Holly McDede
Holly McDede is a student at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.
What I cover: I cover stories at the intersection of food, farming and community for Richmondside.
My background: I report on food and urban agriculture for Richmondside through the 11th Hour Project, an initiative supporting work that promotes healthy, sustainable, and just ecological and food systems. I have worked as a justice reporter for KALW and as an editor and producer at KCBS and KQED.
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Richmond street food vendors now have place of their own
New pilot program gets vendors properly licensed and off of 23rd Street, where local businesses say they were stealing customers.
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Why did this Richmond street turn purple? Youths send message about election
The colorful art is part of a ‘Vote for Us’ campaign launched by RYSE, a youth-centered nonprofit based in Richmond.
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Restaurant Week comes to Richmond
The inaugural seven-day celebration will spotlight the tastes of Richmond, from Tijuana-style tacos to smash burgers and more.
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Richmond City Council D5 residents call for more pride, crime prevention
Richmond City Council election: Third in a series where we talked to local voters about key neighborhood issues.
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New pop-up wants to spark curiosity and awareness for vegan food in Richmond
A local dispensary and animal rights activist are teaming up to organize the monthly pop-up of plant-based plates.
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Garden designed for people with disabilities is coming to Richmond Greenway
The city’s first universally accessible garden to include features for people who use wheelchairs and will engage senses beyond sight.
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Boriqua Kitchen is back with a new ride
The Bay Area’s only Puerto Rican food truck, which frequents near the Richmond Costco, returns with signature dishes and a new trailer.
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How a Brazilian couple created a coconut sweet sensation in Richmond
Pingo Doce has been dishing out Brazilian coconut sweets at the Marina Bay farmers market in Richmond.
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A prized Guatemalan fried chicken chain is coming to the East Bay
Pollo Campero’s new location will be its first full-service restaurant in the East Bay.
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‘Why can’t we have nice things?’: Richmond farmers market helps fill the grocery gap
The Marina Bay farmers market, operating since April, is bringing healthy produce to a community where residents must leave the neighborhood for groceries
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Richmond residents can now apply for permits to sell home-cooked meals
Contra Costa County officials say having a permit helps ensure food is safely prepared, protecting cooks as well as patrons.
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Almare’s new Richmond manufacturing space is spreading the gelato gospel
The artisan gelato business with shops in Berkeley and Pleasanton can now sell more of its products in the Bay Area.
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‘A lot of barriers’: New food bank CEO on fighting hunger in Contra Costa County
Caitlin Sly leads the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano amid inflation and concerning rates of food insecurity.
