Updated January 10, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Richmond High School was locked down Monday afternoon after multiple shots were fired during an after-school "brawl" that took place in front of the school parking lot, according to the Oil Leak, Richmond High School's student-run
by Linda Hemmila
Several recent, unrelated flaring incidents at Chevron's Richmond Refinery resulted in multiple Level 1 community alert warnings to residents, notifying them of an "upset" and flaring at the facility. Chevron spokesperson Caitlin Powell said the flaring events, which occurred on New Year's Eve, last
by Linda Hemmila
North and East resident Shawn Dunning launched his bid for a Richmond City Council seat Saturday afternoon amid a hearty group of supporters who came out to celebrate the official start of the campaign. Dunning is running for the District 6 seat currently held by Claudia Jimenez. As a consultant
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond’s on-call contractor, Bay Hawk, has installed temporary tarps on the historic Winehaven cottages at Point Molate before this week’s rainy weather. After a historic preservation group filed a lawsuit to protect the cottages, the Richmond City Council voted in October to spend $438,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond ended the year with the lowest homicide rate police could find on record, said Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons during a report at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. The drop mirrors a nationwide trend of declining homicide rates. “Eight was our official number,” Simmons said. “We have
by Soren Hemmila
High levels of toxic chemicals have been identified at a former dry cleaner in Richmond, causing health officials to install monitors and consider evacuating residents if chemicals are detected above safety levels. This week, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control contacted Contra Costa County and city health officials, alerting
by Linda Hemmila
■ Arts Of Point Richmond and ar-ti-fact gallery present Winter Holiday Showcase This FRIDAY & SATURDAY, December 22 and 23, gallery hours Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm. Be sure to stop in and support the gallery & your fellow artists! ■ East Brother Beer Co ‘Twas the
by Linda HemmilaSnow came to Richmond on Thursday, much to the delight of young and old alike, as the city hosted its 2nd annual snow day under a bright blue sky in Nicholl Park. The City of Richmond and the Recreation Department partnered with All Seasons Ice Company to provide about 20
by Linda Hemmila
Updated January 10, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Richmond High School was locked down Monday afternoon after multiple shots were fired during an after-school "brawl" that took place in front of the school parking lot, according to the Oil Leak, Richmond High School's student-run
by Linda 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
Updated January 10, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Richmond High School was locked down Monday afternoon after multiple shots were fired during an after-school "brawl" that took place in front of the school parking lot, according to the Oil Leak, Richmond High School's student-run
by Linda Hemmila
Several recent, unrelated flaring incidents at Chevron's Richmond Refinery resulted in multiple Level 1 community alert warnings to residents, notifying them of an "upset" and flaring at the facility. Chevron spokesperson Caitlin Powell said the flaring events, which occurred on New Year's Eve, last
by Linda Hemmila
North and East resident Shawn Dunning launched his bid for a Richmond City Council seat Saturday afternoon amid a hearty group of supporters who came out to celebrate the official start of the campaign. Dunning is running for the District 6 seat currently held by Claudia Jimenez. As a consultant
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond’s on-call contractor, Bay Hawk, has installed temporary tarps on the historic Winehaven cottages at Point Molate before this week’s rainy weather. After a historic preservation group filed a lawsuit to protect the cottages, the Richmond City Council voted in October to spend $438,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond ended the year with the lowest homicide rate police could find on record, said Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons during a report at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. The drop mirrors a nationwide trend of declining homicide rates. “Eight was our official number,” Simmons said. “We have
by Soren Hemmila
High levels of toxic chemicals have been identified at a former dry cleaner in Richmond, causing health officials to install monitors and consider evacuating residents if chemicals are detected above safety levels. This week, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control contacted Contra Costa County and city health officials, alerting
by Linda Hemmila
■ Arts Of Point Richmond and ar-ti-fact gallery present Winter Holiday Showcase This FRIDAY & SATURDAY, December 22 and 23, gallery hours Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm. Be sure to stop in and support the gallery & your fellow artists! ■ East Brother Beer Co ‘Twas the
by Linda HemmilaSnow came to Richmond on Thursday, much to the delight of young and old alike, as the city hosted its 2nd annual snow day under a bright blue sky in Nicholl Park. The City of Richmond and the Recreation Department partnered with All Seasons Ice Company to provide about 20
by Linda Hemmila