We now know why residents were reporting 20-30 sex workers lining 24th Street on social media last week. Richmond Police officers were conducting a human trafficking operation in collaboration with local and federal agencies as well as victim advocates, according to Richmond Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons. “This collaboration
by Soren Hemmila
The National Weather Service has issued flood and wind warnings for much of the Bay Area today and tonight, including Richmond and the surrounding areas, as an "atmospheric River" rolls into the region. The storm is expected to dump as much as an inch of rain between tonight
by Linda Hemmila
Najari Smith, Co-Founder of Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop, announced the Mcdonald Avenue bike shop will be closed after a burglary earlier in the month. Smith said he discovered most of the sales floor had been cleared out after entering the bike shop on January 13. “The shelves,
by Soren Hemmila
Former Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson has died. Anderson was the fourth elected mayor of Richmond and the first female Black mayor. She was 93. A Richmond City Councilmember from 1993 through 2000, Anderson was the first Black woman to serve on the City Council. Anderson earned a BSN from Cornell
by Linda Hemmila
Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media
by Linda Hemmila
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new
by Soren Hemmila
On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have
by Linda Hemmila
We now know why residents were reporting 20-30 sex workers lining 24th Street on social media last week. Richmond Police officers were conducting a human trafficking operation in collaboration with local and federal agencies as well as victim advocates, according to Richmond Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons. “This collaboration
by Soren Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
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
On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do
We now know why residents were reporting 20-30 sex workers lining 24th Street on social media last week. Richmond Police officers were conducting a human trafficking operation in collaboration with local and federal agencies as well as victim advocates, according to Richmond Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons. “This collaboration
by Soren Hemmila
The National Weather Service has issued flood and wind warnings for much of the Bay Area today and tonight, including Richmond and the surrounding areas, as an "atmospheric River" rolls into the region. The storm is expected to dump as much as an inch of rain between tonight
by Linda Hemmila
Najari Smith, Co-Founder of Rich City Rides Bike Skate Shop, announced the Mcdonald Avenue bike shop will be closed after a burglary earlier in the month. Smith said he discovered most of the sales floor had been cleared out after entering the bike shop on January 13. “The shelves,
by Soren Hemmila
Former Richmond Mayor Irma Anderson has died. Anderson was the fourth elected mayor of Richmond and the first female Black mayor. She was 93. A Richmond City Councilmember from 1993 through 2000, Anderson was the first Black woman to serve on the City Council. Anderson earned a BSN from Cornell
by Linda Hemmila
Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media
by Linda Hemmila
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new
by Soren Hemmila
On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have
by Linda Hemmila