Sam Torres

06/05/2026

As of today, MLK Park field remains Richmond’s only all-weather soccer field and track with lights. Despite recent repairs, years of heavy use, vandalism, and unpermitted activities are taking a toll on this critical community asset.

Richmond’s Parks Master Plan recommends one soccer field for every 5,000 residents, yet thousands of local players continue to rely on a single lighted field.

Our athletes, families, and community deserve better. Investing in additional quality sports facilities isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for a growing city and the next generation of Richmond youth.

Richmond officials are working on a new plan to fix the the all-weather sports field at Martin Luther King Jr. Park after complaints about safety issues. During a recent meeting […]

05/23/2026

From the last Star Wars film in 2019 to today, we Torreses are still nerding out on Star Wars. We watched The Rise of Skywalker in Lisbon 6.5 years ago and today we watched The Mandalorian & Grogu in Richmond. Absolutely worth it on the big screen, so much so that an IMAX 3D rewatch might already be in the works. 🍿🤓

05/20/2026

Our graduating Richmond High Internationals Academy students need your help! Can you donate $5?

Richmond High School Internationals' Academy for newcomer students is looking to… Shellie Wharton needs your support for Support Sashes for Newcomer Graduates

05/15/2026

Proud to share that my husband has officially graduated with his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Francisco.

I met him after he returned home from his second combat deployment in Iraq, and through the GI Bill he earned his bachelor’s degree and now his PhD. Watching his journey over the last 14 years has been incredible.

One fun fact about our marriage: every single time we committed to graduate school, we also found out we were expecting a child. Somehow we managed to grow our education, our family, and our dreams all at the same time.

Through every late night, exam, thesis, career change, and parenting challenge, we have continued to support each other through every stage of growth.

So proud of you, Dr. Torres ❤️

05/13/2026

Tickets for Richmond's ONLY FIFA World Cup Fan Zone watch parties are now live! Don't miss out, grab your tickets today!

Richmond United Soccer Club is proud to host the only Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone Watch Parties in Richmond! Join us at our wonderful Richmond venues for fun games and support youth soccer in Richmond.

04/28/2026

Last day of on-campus classes for my teaching credential! I won’t miss the Bay Area rush hour commute, but I will miss the views from the hill, this beautiful campus and my cohort. A few more assignments and I’m doney done done with school, maybe forever!?

I just thought of something pretty neat. I’ve attended the breadth of California public education, from K-12, community college, UC and now CSU. Wild!

04/17/2026

Friday morning reminder that you are capable of doing difficult things. Put on your big girl pants and get it done, you got this! 💪🏽

04/10/2026

My first-ever Premier League match and what an experience! 🙌

West Ham with a huge home win at the London Stadium in front of 50,000+ fans. Hearing “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” live was unreal, this chant is a Club tradition dating over 100 years!

English football hits different. Inspired and learning lots with NorCal Premier Soccer before heading home.

04/07/2026

The business side of my London trip began with a visit to Bromley F.C. vs Shrewsbury Town to see the top team of the EFL League Two, a third division professional league team play at home to a sold out crowd of 5,000. ⚽️🇬🇧 Bromley is at the brink of promotion and this goal set them up nicely for the move up to EFL League One.

Thanks to NorCal Premier Soccer, a group of club directors from Northern California will spend the next week learning from a range English soccer…erm, football clubs. As a club director, I’m always looking for ways to support our community through soccer/football/fútbol and the English have it down to a science. 🥼

Time to nerd out. 🤓 Stay tuned for more soccer, football, whatever you call it.