Richmond police closed streets around Carlson Boulevard and Potrero Avenue on Saturday night after a shooting near the Stop and Shop Market at 800 Carlson Boulevard. Numerous evidence markers were visible in the street and in the store’s parking lot, though police have not released details on injuries or
by Soren Hemmila
A state law limiting the number of public hearings cities can hold on housing proposals will shape the review of a 45-unit townhome project at 3151 Garrity Way, set to go before the Richmond Design Review Board on November 12. The proposal, filed by Vanguard Properties on behalf of Zhangs
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with regulating "cash for keys" agreements between landlords and tenants, directing staff to draft an ordinance with the strictest oversight measures. The council approved a recommendation from the Richmond Rent Board to adopt a "high level of
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday night deferred final approval of a $350,000 purchase of encrypted police radios after councilmembers and residents pressed for a fuller public briefing about the department’s recent move to encrypt dispatch channels. The agenda item would have authorized the purchase of 35 mobile
by Soren Hemmila
Contra Costa County supervisors declared a local emergency on Tuesday, allocating up to $21 million to provide food assistance to more than 65,000 households after the federal government suspended nutrition benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. The county will distribute debit cards loaded with food assistance funds at
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Monday morning. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 1:38 a.m. in the 900 block of 30th Street and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Richmond Police
by Soren Hemmila
We had to eat through all the fries first. That’s just how it works when you’re at Five Star Chicken on San Pablo Avenue, where the old H. Salt Fish & Chips used to be, back when things were different and the corridor was quieter and nobody was
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to numerous reports of crime between October 27 and November 2, logging dozens of vehicle thefts, multiple reports of gunfire, and several assaults and domestic violence cases across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 27 Firearm discharge and alcohol violation: In the 94801 zip code. Officers
by Soren Hemmila