
Saturday, April 1 Assault with a deadly weapon: 3400 block of Mcdonald Avenue. An armed man wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing reportedly assaulted a man and stole a wallet near Domino’s Pizza at 10:11 p.m. Jumped: 28th Street and Macdonald Avenue. A passerby told police
by Soren Hemmila
Multiple lanes of Interstate 80 were closed Sunday afternoon after Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver was wanted on a felony warrant. According to police dispatch records, the driver of a black Subaru led officers on a brief chase through Richmond streets before getting
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond Recreation Division hosted its annual spring egg hunt Saturday morning at Nicholl Park, much to the delight of area children of all ages. Under welcoming sunny skies, City of Richmond Recreation leaders led the fun setting up the egg hunt and games for dozens of smiling
by Linda Hemmila
Events and Music for the week of April 1st Spring Egg Hunt Spring has sprung! Join us for an egg-citing egg hunt event hosted by the City of Richmond Recreation Division at Nicholl Park on April 1, 2023, starting at 10:00 A.M. Bring your family and friends to
by Linda Hemmila
The President of the Richmond Police Officers Association and members of the Police Review Commission are expressing concern over the city council's recent appointment of a public defender’s office attorney Tuesday night. Rachel Lorber, an attorney at the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender, was
by Soren Hemmila
The rare sight of five planets in alignment is in store for tonight, but only if the storm clouds clear by sunset. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will align to put on a rare show in the night sky just after sunset. This celestial event will only be visible
by Linda Hemmila
Previously a casualty of Covid, the Richmond and San Pablo Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities are now slated to make their return this year after a three-year absence. The much-loved event is currently in the planning stages, and organizers are now seeking applications for the 15th annual Richmond and
by Linda Hemmila
Sunday, March 19 Sideshow: Klose Way and Blume Drive. A caller told police he could see 50 cars participating in a sideshow at 2:33 a.m. When officers arrived, they spotted 100 cars with upwards of 120 spectators. The group apparently blocked in an AC Transit bus but fled
by Soren Hemmila
Saturday, April 1 Assault with a deadly weapon: 3400 block of Mcdonald Avenue. An armed man wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing reportedly assaulted a man and stole a wallet near Domino’s Pizza at 10:11 p.m. Jumped: 28th Street and Macdonald Avenue. A passerby told police
by Soren Hemmila
This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted

Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become

Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews

Saturday, April 1 Assault with a deadly weapon: 3400 block of Mcdonald Avenue. An armed man wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing reportedly assaulted a man and stole a wallet near Domino’s Pizza at 10:11 p.m. Jumped: 28th Street and Macdonald Avenue. A passerby told police
by Soren Hemmila
Multiple lanes of Interstate 80 were closed Sunday afternoon after Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver was wanted on a felony warrant. According to police dispatch records, the driver of a black Subaru led officers on a brief chase through Richmond streets before getting
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond Recreation Division hosted its annual spring egg hunt Saturday morning at Nicholl Park, much to the delight of area children of all ages. Under welcoming sunny skies, City of Richmond Recreation leaders led the fun setting up the egg hunt and games for dozens of smiling
by Linda Hemmila
Events and Music for the week of April 1st Spring Egg Hunt Spring has sprung! Join us for an egg-citing egg hunt event hosted by the City of Richmond Recreation Division at Nicholl Park on April 1, 2023, starting at 10:00 A.M. Bring your family and friends to
by Linda Hemmila
The President of the Richmond Police Officers Association and members of the Police Review Commission are expressing concern over the city council's recent appointment of a public defender’s office attorney Tuesday night. Rachel Lorber, an attorney at the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender, was
by Soren Hemmila
The rare sight of five planets in alignment is in store for tonight, but only if the storm clouds clear by sunset. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will align to put on a rare show in the night sky just after sunset. This celestial event will only be visible
by Linda Hemmila
Previously a casualty of Covid, the Richmond and San Pablo Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities are now slated to make their return this year after a three-year absence. The much-loved event is currently in the planning stages, and organizers are now seeking applications for the 15th annual Richmond and
by Linda Hemmila
Sunday, March 19 Sideshow: Klose Way and Blume Drive. A caller told police he could see 50 cars participating in a sideshow at 2:33 a.m. When officers arrived, they spotted 100 cars with upwards of 120 spectators. The group apparently blocked in an AC Transit bus but fled
by Soren Hemmila




