Two homicides, three robberies, and 23 vehicle thefts were among the incidents logged by Richmond police between April 13 and April 19, along with an armed carjacking, multiple assaults and a firearm arrest, according to department records. Monday, April 13 Guns: 100 block of 23rd Street. Police arrested someone after
by Soren Hemmila
Two people were found dead inside a Clinton Avenue home Friday morning in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide, the second homicide investigation the department has opened in as many days. Officers responded at approximately 9:57 a.m. to the 5600 block of Clinton Avenue for a
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday night with an agenda that includes a deadline-driven vote on the future of the Craneway Pavilion, a debate over how to fund a paramedic upgrade, and a first step toward restricting data center development in a city. Craneway comes to a head After
by Soren Hemmila
One person was killed and another wounded Thursday morning in a shooting on Aberdeen Way, police said. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 10:59 a.m. in the 2400 block of Aberdeen Way and found one person dead at the scene, according to the Richmond Police
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District will lose more than 2,000 students over the next six years, a demographic consultant told the school board Wednesday night, with Richmond high schools bearing the steepest declines while a shortage of new housing offers little prospect of recovery. The projections, presented
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has been holding a series of community meetings this month to walk residents through a $729 million citywide budget that includes a $50 million payment from Chevron. The General Fund, which covers police, fire, parks, libraries, and most city services, is budgeted at $266 million for
by Soren Hemmila
Assaults, a robbery and a reported arson were among the incidents logged by Richmond police between April 6 and April 12, along with multiple driving-under-the-influence arrests and 21 vehicle thefts, according to department records. Richmond crime incident map Monday, April 6 DUI: Undisclosed location in 94804. Police
by Soren Hemmila
Check out our new, fully-interactive Burrito Trail map, highlighting the best of Richmond's burrito culture, featuring eatery locations along with our published reviews for all your favorite local hot spots. If we have missed your go-to restaurant or food truck, let us know, and we'
by Soren Hemmila