We profile Eastshore resident Victor Harris, whose family came to Richmond, CA., from the South in the 1940s to work in the shipyards.
Author Archives: Janis Mara
Janis Mara is a veteran journalist who lives in Richmond.
What I cover: I write news and community stories for Richmondside.
My background: I’ve worked at the Oakland Tribune, the Contra Costa Times, the Marin Independent Journal, Adweek and Inman News, a national real estate trade publication. I used to work as the public information officer for Alameda County at Caltrans. I've won California News Publishers Association and Digital First Media awards for investigative work, business coverage and education writing, and I'm a longtime Richmond resident.
Posted inCity
What does Richmond’s Rent Board do?
Here is a quick guide to Richmond’s Rent Program and governing board, created as part of the city’s rent control law.
Posted inCommunity
From Richmond Yacht Club to Paris Olympics, meet the local on U.S. Sailing Team
David Liebenberg of Richmond is preparing for the race of a lifetime in the Bay of Marseille.
Posted inSchools
Emergency fund helps Contra Costa College students
College Foundation Wrap-Around Fund provides cash for life mishaps that students on tight budgets can’t afford.
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Higher COVID levels in Richmond wastewater mean spike could follow
Richmond wastewater shows COVID on rise.
Posted inCity
City trash team removes about 3,000 tons of junk a year; they’d prefer not to
Residents advised to take advantage of free alternatives or risk getting caught on camera.
