Soren Hemmila

A newly released survey of Richmond renters reveals that rent control policies have helped stabilize housing costs and increase tenant awareness, but persistent concerns persist about property maintenance, financial stress, and the power imbalance between landlords and tenants. The Richmond Rent Board reviewed the findings of the 2024 Bay Area

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a series of sexual battery incidents in the Point Richmond area that have targeted individuals exercising alone during daylight and early evening hours. Police said the suspect has approached victims and made unwanted physical contact before fleeing. Most incidents occurred along popular walking and

The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department for the week of July 7, 2025, through July 13, 2025. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Richmond Police Department CAD events CAD Events include calls for service, traffic stops,

Garbage strike disrupts Richmond waste collection; Temporary Drop-Off Site Opens

Richmond police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year after a man was found fatally shot Thursday morning at Triangle Court Apartments. Officers responded to the 900 block of 9th Street at 6:44 a.m. following reports of a man down. When they arrived, they located

The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department for the week of June 30, 2025, through July 6, 2025. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Richmond Crime Map Monday, June 30 Trouble on Greenway: 1200 block of Greenway

A decision on whether to allocate $1 million in city funds to complete a segment of the Point Molate Bay Trail was delayed last Tuesday night after the item was pushed to the end of the Richmond City Council agenda and ultimately not heard. Councilmember Sue Wilson requested that the

This story was updated Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. Despite warnings, heightened enforcement, and a citywide ban, illegal fireworks erupted across Richmond on the Fourth of July, prompting a surge of complaints and reports to police. The Richmond Police Department received more than 180 calls for