Demnlus Johnson is a fourth-generation Richmond resident. He grew up in the Iron Triangle, went to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and came straight back. He has never seriously considered leaving. “I didn’t stay in D.C., I didn’t move to another city,” Johnson said. “I
by Soren Hemmila
A stretch of Cutting Boulevard will be closed starting Friday night while Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway installs new track panels at a railroad crossing that serves one of Richmond's industrial corridors, city officials said. The closure, which runs from Hoffman Boulevard to South 4th Street, takes effect
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will take up a packed agenda Tuesday night, including a proposal to rename the city’s Cesar Chavez Day holiday, a resolution opposing U.S. military action against Iran, and a long-delayed briefing on efforts to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement. A holiday gets
by Soren Hemmila
It begins as all great Richmond lunch pilgrimages do, a lazy scroll through reviews, and then there it was: #64 on the list of Mexican Restaurants in Richmond. Cazadores Market at 1076 13th Street does not announce itself with fanfare. The mural does the talking: a wall-sized Carnitas Michoacan
by Soren Hemmila
Ahmad Anderson has lived in Richmond’s Laurel Park neighborhood for more than 55 years and built a career in community advocacy and workforce development. He is running for mayor on a platform that ties public safety, housing, and economic opportunity into what he calls a “people-centered” vision for
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday night to extend the city’s contract with Flock Safety through December 31, 2026, reinstating the company’s automated license plate reader system that had been disabled since November amid a data sharing scandal, while directing the city attorney to negotiate stronger data protections
by Soren Hemmila
Jamin Pursell is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, seeking a rematch against incumbent Soheila Bana, and says his years of involvement in local Democratic politics and city and county commissions give him a deep understanding of how Richmond government works. A longtime figure in
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to five robberies, an armed carjacking, a human trafficking case involving a minor, and a shooting at an occupied structure during the past week, according to the department’s daily incident log. Vehicle thefts, however, showed signs of cooling off, with 13 reported stolen compared with 25
by Soren Hemmila
Demnlus Johnson is a fourth-generation Richmond resident. He grew up in the Iron Triangle, went to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and came straight back. He has never seriously considered leaving. “I didn’t stay in D.C., I didn’t move to another city,” Johnson said. “I
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
Demnlus Johnson is a fourth-generation Richmond resident. He grew up in the Iron Triangle, went to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and came straight back. He has never seriously considered leaving. “I didn’t stay in D.C., I didn’t move to another city,” Johnson said. “I
by Soren Hemmila
A stretch of Cutting Boulevard will be closed starting Friday night while Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway installs new track panels at a railroad crossing that serves one of Richmond's industrial corridors, city officials said. The closure, which runs from Hoffman Boulevard to South 4th Street, takes effect
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will take up a packed agenda Tuesday night, including a proposal to rename the city’s Cesar Chavez Day holiday, a resolution opposing U.S. military action against Iran, and a long-delayed briefing on efforts to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement. A holiday gets
by Soren Hemmila
It begins as all great Richmond lunch pilgrimages do, a lazy scroll through reviews, and then there it was: #64 on the list of Mexican Restaurants in Richmond. Cazadores Market at 1076 13th Street does not announce itself with fanfare. The mural does the talking: a wall-sized Carnitas Michoacan
by Soren Hemmila
Ahmad Anderson has lived in Richmond’s Laurel Park neighborhood for more than 55 years and built a career in community advocacy and workforce development. He is running for mayor on a platform that ties public safety, housing, and economic opportunity into what he calls a “people-centered” vision for
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday night to extend the city’s contract with Flock Safety through December 31, 2026, reinstating the company’s automated license plate reader system that had been disabled since November amid a data sharing scandal, while directing the city attorney to negotiate stronger data protections
by Soren Hemmila
Jamin Pursell is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, seeking a rematch against incumbent Soheila Bana, and says his years of involvement in local Democratic politics and city and county commissions give him a deep understanding of how Richmond government works. A longtime figure in
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to five robberies, an armed carjacking, a human trafficking case involving a minor, and a shooting at an occupied structure during the past week, according to the department’s daily incident log. Vehicle thefts, however, showed signs of cooling off, with 13 reported stolen compared with 25
by Soren Hemmila