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News   -   Feb 09, 2026 Carlson Boulevard reopens after Public Storage fire demolition
Carlson Boulevard reopens after Public Storage fire demolition

Carlson Boulevard reopened today following the completion of partial demolition of a Public Storage facility damaged in a December fire. The roadway had been closed between Cutting Boulevard and the Pullman apartment area since the fire, with portions of Ethel Dotson South Street also closed. Richmond firefighters battle blaze at

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 09, 2026 What happened in Richmond: A week of reported assaults, robberies, and vehicle thefts
What happened in Richmond: A week of reported assaults, robberies, and vehicle thefts

Richmond police responded to a violent week of crimes between February 2 and 8, including firearm discharges, multiple armed robberies, serious assaults, and a wave of vehicle thefts across the city, according to department logs.   Richmond crime incidents map Monday, February 2 Vandalism: 900 block of 29th Street. Property was

by Soren Hemmila
Breaking News   -   Feb 06, 2026 California DOJ identifies Richmond detective in fatal I-80 shooting
California DOJ identifies Richmond detective in fatal I-80 shooting

The California Department of Justice has identified Richmond Police Detective Brandon Hodges as the officer involved in a fatal shooting on Interstate 80, according to DOJ records. The shooting occurred around 7:20 a.m. January 22, 2026, on westbound I-80 east of Pinole Valley Road in Richmond, and resulted

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 05, 2026 Richmond City Council directs staff to draft ICE-free zone ordinance
Richmond City Council directs staff to draft ICE-free zone ordinance

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to direct city officials to develop an ordinance prohibiting the use of city property and resources for federal immigration enforcement, expanding on existing sanctuary city policies amid heightened concerns about federal enforcement actions. The council voted 6-0, with one abstention, to instruct the city

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 04, 2026 Kennedy High volleyball coach arrested in Richmond sexual abuse investigation
Kennedy High volleyball coach arrested in Richmond sexual abuse investigation

A former Kennedy High School volleyball coach has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving a student, according to Richmond police. The investigation began September 17, 2025, after school administrators and a parent reported a suspected inappropriate relationship between an adult staff

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 03, 2026 What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, firearm discharges, and a rash of vehicle thefts
What happened in Richmond:  armed robberies, firearm discharges, and a rash of vehicle thefts

Richmond police responded to a week of crimes between January 26 and February 1, including multiple armed robberies, several firearm discharges, human trafficking, and vehicle thefts across the city, according to department logs. Officers made numerous arrests for domestic violence, drug violations, and DUI while investigating assaults throughout the week.

by Soren Hemmila
Food   -   Feb 03, 2026 More curry, fewer vacancies: a new Thai restaurant opens on San Pablo Avenue
More curry, fewer vacancies: a new Thai restaurant opens on San Pablo Avenue

The former Sa Wad Dee Thai storefront on San Pablo Avenue is back in business, and with it comes an unexpected luxury for Richmond residents: more choices. With the January opening of Top Thai Cuisine, San Pablo Avenue now has multiple Thai restaurants clustered within a few blocks, turning an

by Soren Hemmila
Breaking News   -   Feb 02, 2026 Richmond police investigate Monday morning shooting on South 23rd Street
Richmond police investigate Monday morning shooting on South 23rd Street

Richmond Police are actively investigating a shooting near South 23rd Street and Ohio Avenue Monday morning, and are asking residents to avoid the area. Visible at the scene is a dark-colored Honda Civic that was stopped in the roadway with its door open. Yellow police tape cordoned off the area,

by Soren Hemmila
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