Two pedestrian deaths near 23rd Street have produced two council proposals, and one author is asking whether the second is "coincidence or calculated politics." The council will also consider extending Richmond's data center ban to 2028 and hear a financial update that leaves out September'
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police recorded 12 vehicle thefts from October 12 through 18, along with four strong-arm robberies and gunfire at three locations. Officers also arrested five people in domestic violence cases, and a driver who allegedly fled police Saturday night while driving against traffic. Grandview Independent Richmond Crime Incident MapLoading.
by Soren Hemmila
A plan to close a gap in the Bay Trail through Point Richmond is drawing opposition from residents concerned about parking losses and emergency evacuation routes. The potentially $1.4 million project would fill the Bay Trail gap between Tewksbury Avenue at Santa Fe Avenue and South Garrard Boulevard at
by Soren Hemmila
A West Contra Costa school board trustee warned Summit Tamalpais leaders last week that he would push to close the charter school if its academic performance does not improve, then voted to renew it for another five years. "I am here for another four years. I will close you
by Soren Hemmila
La Korita's steak burrito cost $15.88. Regular at the Marathon pumps was going for $6.59 a gallon. That's 2.41 gallons of gas for one burrito. We've been gone a while. We've kept looking, but burritos are getting harder to
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police investigated armed robberies, arrested a suspect in an arson case, and logged a string of stolen vehicles during the week of October 5-11. Other cases included a stolen handgun, a domestic violence arrest involving multiple charges, and an arrest in a 2025 case involving machine gun possession.
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police got most of what they asked for Tuesday night. They didn't get the license plate readers. With minutes left before its 11 p.m. deadline, the Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to approve a new contract with Axon for police drones and surveillance cameras, along
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police made arrests this week in an arson case, an assault with a firearm, and a strong-arm robbery, while six drivers were arrested for DUI. Officers also logged 10 stolen vehicles between September 28 and October 4. Burglaries and thefts were again among the week's most
by Soren Hemmila