A towering Trojan horse sculpture that led hundreds of demonstrators to Chevron's refinery gates in May is now on display at the Richmond Art Center, visible above the courtyard walls.
The piece, titled "The Gift of Pride and Purpose," was created by artist Graham LP, Princess
Richmond police logged an attempted murder on South Hampton Court, multiple robberies and aggravated assaults, several cases involving children or elders, and at least 11 vehicles reported stolen across the city between July 6 and 12. Officers also made arrests for DUI, illegal firearms possession, commercial burglaries and drug-related
North Richmond marked the completion of a nearly $12 million overhaul of Shields-Reid Park on Saturday, drawing city and county officials and the family of Charles Reid, the longtime park director for whom the site is named.
The event combined a celebratory ribbon-cutting with the neighborhood's
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records.
Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
Richmond City Councilmembers spent more than two hours Tuesday night hearing a detailed report on the police department's rifles, drones, and other specialized gear, but time ran out before they could vote on it.
Councilmember Cesar Zepeda asked the council to schedule a follow-up meeting next week
Richmond police say they kept additional officers on duty throughout the Fourth of July specifically to enforce the city's ban on illegal fireworks, as officers repeatedly confronted crowds of people blocking roadways and setting off fireworks, according to a department statement.
Officers remained at some scenes for extended
Richmond police made two attempted murder arrests during the week of June 29 through July 5 as officers also investigated an armed robbery of an elderly or dependent adult, a reported negligent shooting, and dozens of other crimes. The week also saw a grease spill on Carlson Boulevard that caused
