Richmond police recently responded to a mix of incidents across the city, including a robbery, assaults, thefts, vandalism and domestic violence cases, according to department records. Monday, April 20 Car theft: 2900 block of Hoffman Boulevard. A car owner stepped outside to find the curb bare at 1 a.m.
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday night with an agenda that includes a vote on whether to oppose a carbon pipeline project that would draw emissions from Bay Area refineries and route them under the bay, a decision on the future of the Red Oak Victory, and a vote for
by Soren Hemmila
A Richmond man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge for engaging in commercial sex with a 16-year-old girl, becoming the first person convicted under a newly strengthened California law that allows prosecutors to charge sex buyers with a felony when the victim is a minor. Cedric Demarcus Kelly, 37,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to reject a proposal to accept the donated leasehold interests of the historic Craneway Pavilion, a waterfront event venue at the former Ford Assembly Building, after a debate over the facility's long-term financial obligations. The council voted down the donation agreement with
by Soren Hemmila
Two homicides, three robberies, and 23 vehicle thefts were among the incidents logged by Richmond police between April 13 and April 19, along with an armed carjacking, multiple assaults and a firearm arrest, according to department records. Monday, April 13 Guns: 100 block of 23rd Street. Police arrested someone after
by Soren Hemmila
Two people were found dead inside a Clinton Avenue home Friday morning in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide, the second homicide investigation the department has opened in as many days. Officers responded at approximately 9:57 a.m. to the 5600 block of Clinton Avenue for a welfare
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday night with an agenda that includes a deadline-driven vote on the future of the Craneway Pavilion, a debate over how to fund a paramedic upgrade, and a first step toward restricting data center development in a city. Craneway comes to a head After months
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One person was killed and another wounded Thursday morning in a shooting on Aberdeen Way, police said. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 10:59 a.m. in the 2400 block of Aberdeen Way and found one person dead at the scene, according to the Richmond Police
by Soren Hemmila