Richmond – North Gate Radio

Constance’s Bus

Constance Johnson and her two kids have been homeless in the East Bay for three years, bouncing from their car to storefronts and homeless shelters in the East Bay. But they are getting ready to move into their new place. Not an apartment or a house, but a converted school bus.

Richmond Air Quality

In Richmond, CA, air pollution is a problem – and community members are getting involved in addressing it. But the path forward isn’t clear, and the Richmond Air Quality Steering Committee’s first-ever vote was contentious.

Curbing Gun Violence in Richmond

Does paying young men to not commit crimes actually work? We head to Richmond to find out.

Baby, you can drive my car

For the past few months, the mayor of Richmond has been trying to track down the house where California’s “King of Acid,” Owsley Stanley, ran an LSD lab back in the sixties. In this final episode of a three-part series on the mayor’s search, reporter Cat Schuknecht catches up with an anonymous source, an antiques collector, and Owsley’s own son.

Owsley, can you hear me now?

For the past few months, the mayor of Richmond has been searching for the house where California’s “King of Acid,” Owsley Stanley ran an LSD lab back in the sixties.

10-Year-Old Artist becomes Teacher

A 10-year-old Richmond artists hopes to build her community through art.