Catalytic converter thefts in Richmond have surged 58 percent in the past 90 days, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions. Catalytic converters, which contain valuable metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, are a frequent target for thieves. Hybrid vehicles, which have catalytic converters with higher concentrations of
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The California Department of Justice has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect in Richmond, authorities said Wednesday.
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This story has been updated, see update here. A wanted suspect was fatally shot Tuesday night by Richmond police officers following a standoff near the 300 block of Carlson Boulevard, authorities said. Richmond police officers were attempting to locate the suspect, who was wanted on a probation violation warrant related
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We found it! This is the burrito we were searching for, and we found it in an unassuming yet exceptional taqueria tucked next to Uncle Sam’s Liquors on Cutting Boulevard.
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The Richmond City Council will receive a report on the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report during its February 4 meeting. Councilmembers will also consider a series of contracts, including one for grant management software and a proposal for winter storm response funding. Improved financial position amid rising pension liabilities
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Local students, activists, and community leaders participated in the "Immigrants Make America Great' march on 23rd Street on Sunday in support of the immigrant community in the face of increasing threats of deportations under the Trump administration. The event, organized by students from Kennedy High School, San Francisco
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Violent crime in Richmond increased last year while property crime decreased over the previous year, according to a year-end report from the Richmond Police Department. According to the report by Richmond Police Chief Bisa French, violent crime rose 7 percent from 1,347 in 2023 to 1,446 in 2024.
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We were picking up some necessities when we spotted the neon sign advertising burritos in Taqueria Los Cerros’ window around lunchtime, so we went in for a munchie-worthy wrap. Los Cerros is a taquería at the northern end of the Richmond Parkway in the same shopping center as Richmond Kebab
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