Dear Richmondside readers,
We believe that to earn your trust it’s important that you know who we are, how we make editorial decisions and how you can help us tell your stories. Just as we expect local public agencies to be transparent and accountable to Richmonders, we hold ourselves to similar standards of openness and fairness. Our policies and processes will continually evolve, and we’re eager to hear your suggestions for how we can improve. Get in touch anytime by emailing hello@richmondside.org. And visit our About page to learn more, including how we are funded and our policy on editorial independence.
Kari Hulac, Editor-in-Chief, Richmondside
How we work
Richmondside’s Alejandra Armstrong recognized as ‘unsung hero’ by SPJ NorCal
As audience engagement editor, Armstrong ensures reaching and serving readers is always top of mind — from social media posts to headlines, public events and our email newsletters.
Richmondside’s free newsletter is going daily
Fans of our weekly newsletter told us they want to see information and news about their city more frequently. So, starting now, we’ll send the Richmondside Report to your inbox Monday through Friday.
Inside a reporter’s 3-year effort to investigate the deaths of 2 men after forced sedations
Richmondside reporter Joel Umanzor shares how he used public records and drew on personal relationships to tell the stories of Jose Luis Lopez and Ivan Gutzalenko.
Photos: Cheers! Community celebrates Richmondside’s 1st anniversary
A mix of local and county officials joined Richmondside staff, readers and members for a casual night of food, drinks and community building.
Richmondside launched 1 year ago. Here’s how it’s going
An at-a-glance look at Richmondside, a Richmond-focused nonprofit news website that launched on June 25, 2024.
Reporting interns join Richmondside for the summer
These aspiring journalists are getting valuable newsroom experience and covering the stories Richmond residents are asking for.
Richmondside hires its first education reporter
Jana Kadah brings a passion for holding powerful institutions accountable and serving communities with relevant, actionable news.
People in Richmond tell us pollution is affecting their lives. See what they have to say
Over several months, we worked with a small team of community members to survey locals about their environment. Air quality, water contamination, and trash are some of the big concerns.
Richmond is full of stories. Share yours
We’re looking to publish first-person stories that show how people here are being affected by events at both the local and federal level.
Cityside receives $600K grant from the Knight Foundation
The two-year investment will be used to support Richmondside, Cityside’s newest newsroom.
Richmond has some of the worst air in the state. Our reporting aims to understand why.
Richmondside is launching a special investigative series examining local sources of air pollution, its impact on residents’ health and potential solutions.
How Richmondside works with freelancers
Interested in contributing to Richmondside? Here’s what you need to know about pitching us a story.
How Richmondside approaches public safety reporting
Rather than focus on individual crimes, we explore their underlying causes and provide explanatory and accountability reporting.
