A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
by Soren Hemmila
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-
by Soren Hemmila
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According
by Linda Hemmila
Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a
by Soren Hemmila
A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
by Soren Hemmila
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
With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller-Knox Regional
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet tons
A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
by Soren Hemmila
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-
by Soren Hemmila
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According
by Linda Hemmila
Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a
by Soren Hemmila