Soren Hemmila

This week's crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. Monday, April 28, 2025 DUI

Thousands of people gathered Sunday on 23rd Street in Richmond to celebrate the city’s annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, a colorful, day-long event filled with music, food, and community pride. Stretching from Rheem to Clinton avenues, the festival featured two live music stages, dozens of food stalls serving traditional

Richmond City Council will review a report on critical structural issues at Point Potrero Marine Terminal, consider a revived Ciclovia proposal, and unveil a $306M draft budget for FY 2025–26 on Tuesday, May 6. Mayor Eduardo Martinez has also proposed an Ad Hoc committee on police oversight reforms.  Council

The City of Richmond has officially posted the first job opening for its long-anticipated Community Crisis Response Program, signaling a major step forward in launching an initiative designed to reduce police involvement in non-violent emergencies. The Community Intervention Specialist job opened for applications on Wednesday and will close on May

“We do not support high-density housing,” said Bhavin Khatri, president of the Hilltop District Neighborhood Council. “What we need is more retail, entertainment, and open space. All we have in this area is housing.”

On a lively stretch of 23rd Street in Richmond, La Selva Taqueria stands out with a jungle-themed flair that feels part street party, part hidden oasis. Black walls, disco balls, murals, black panther statuary, and a full Lion King scene set the tone inside. Signs announce karaoke nights every Friday,

The following is a summary of notable incidents recently handled by Richmond police, as reported in the department’s daily log. The police log provides a brief record of arrests, reported crimes, and other public safety activity across the city. Sunday, April 20 Vandalism: 900 block of Humboldt Street. Vandalism

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting next week after a packed agenda left councilmembers short on time Tuesday night, forcing them to delay discussions on the city’s capital improvement program, budget priorities, firework fines, and temporary closing of select streets to cars. The special council meeting