Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District plan to begin striking Thursday after months of failed contract negotiations, even as district officials pledge to keep all schools open.
The United Teachers of Richmond will begin picketing 45 minutes before the first bell at every school site, union President
Richmond has selected Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons to lead its police department, city officials announced Tuesday, succeeding Chief Bisa French.
Simmons, a 17-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, will officially assume the role on January 17, 2026, following an extensive recruitment process that included community input and interviews with
Richmond police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed last month.
Officers responded around 5:55 a.m. on November 17 after a ShotSpotter activation and multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the 1400 block of Bissell
Richmond police responded to a string of crimes between November 24 and 29, including multiple domestic-violence arrests, burglaries, and vehicle thefts across the city, according to department logs. Officers reported a series of commercial and residential break-ins, repeated violations of protective orders, and several DUI arrests, some involving suspended licenses.
The Richmond City Council will consider an inspection of the historic Craneway Pavilion as the city prepares to regain control of the waterfront venue, approve 12-month leases with three beverage producers at the Riggers Loft Building, and vote on a settlement providing billing credits to residents affected by July’s
Doria Robinson held her campaign kickoff event to formally enter the race for Richmond City Council District 3 last Saturday, officially declaring her reelection bid.
“We knew the holidays were coming up, and people kept asking me, ' Are you running?” Robinson said at the Richmond Civic Center Plaza event.
Richmond police detained a group of juveniles at gunpoint on Monday afternoon after receiving a 911 call reporting a person with a gun, according to the Richmond Police Department.
According to the Richmond Police Department’s calls for service log, a Priority 1 call was reported at 3:37 p.
Richmond police responded to a homicide early last Monday morning on Bissell Avenue and numerous violent crimes, property thefts, and drug-related offenses throughout the following week from November 17–23. Incidents across multiple neighborhoods included assaults, burglaries, carjacking, and human trafficking allegations.
Crime Incidents
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