Community Corner
Who's Who in Hercules: Raudel Wilson
Herculeans introduce themselves and talk about the Dynamic City.
Name: Raudel Wilson
Age: 35
Occupation: I am the community liaison director at Americans for Safe Access
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What do you like best about your job? I love the fact that I get to help people for a living.
How long have you lived in Hercules? I have lived in Hercules since Christmas 2006.
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Why did you move to Hercules? I moved to Hercules for the school district. Both of my boys attend Hanna Ranch Elementary School.
Where did you live before Hercules? I lived in Berkeley before moving to Hercules.
What is your favorite thing about Hercules? I like that Hercules is a family-friendly town.
What would you like to change most about Hercules? I would like to see Market Hall reopened.
What is your favorite thing to do in Hercules? My favorite thing to do in Hercules is going to Refugio Valley Park.
Do you belong to any clubs or organizations within the city? I currently don't belong to any clubs or organizations in Hercules but I am the board president for Tara Hills PONY Baseball. We have quite a few Herculeans in the league.
How do you think Hercules got its name? The city was named after the dynamite used by California Powder Works.