Former San Quentin death row prisoner sues Alameda County for $290M
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
Man charged in killing of Richmond maintenance worker amid possible love triangle
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
Richmond community mourns maintenance worker shot & killed
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
I-80 shooting near Richmond leaves one injured
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Fijiana’s global moment, the artist behind “Welcome to the Bay”
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
El Sobrante teen killed, father and sister injured in Oregon crash involving suspected DUI driver
A tight-knit Contra Costa County community is grieving after an 18-year-old student was killed and his father and sister were seriously injured in a fiery wreck during a spring break trip.
A tight-knit Contra Costa County community is grieving after an 18-year-old student was killed and his father and sister were seriously injured in a fiery wreck during a spring break trip.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
San Pablo young voices rooted in culture
Los Cenzontles is a cultural arts academy rooted in community, where music connects generations. Now, their youth performers are carrying a sense of identity and belonging forward with a powerful new music video, “Somos Semillas.” It is a hybrid of corrido tumbado and son jarocho, blending strings, banda brass, and dance.
Los Cenzontles is a cultural arts academy rooted in community, where music connects generations. Now, their youth performers are carrying a sense of identity and belonging forward with a powerful new music video, “Somos Semillas.” It is a hybrid of corrido tumbado and son jarocho, blending strings, banda brass, and dance.
4.5 GPA Bay Area high school basketball star is ranked among top in California and Stanford-bound
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
Richmond votes to extend Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
The Richmond City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to extend the city's contract with Flock Safety, a license plate reader camera company, through the end of the year while officials explore other options.
The Richmond City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to extend the city's contract with Flock Safety, a license plate reader camera company, through the end of the year while officials explore other options.
Pro-Flock activists push Richmond council to extend contract, turn cameras back on
A group of pro-Flock activists rallied on Tuesday ahead of a Richmond City Council meeting touting the benefits they see in having automated license plate readers capture photos of cars – and criminals – as councilmembers are poised to extend the contract with the controversial company.
A group of pro-Flock activists rallied on Tuesday ahead of a Richmond City Council meeting touting the benefits they see in having automated license plate readers capture photos of cars – and criminals – as councilmembers are poised to extend the contract with the controversial company.
DA: Richmond cops justified in August fatal shooting
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that two Richmond police officers were justified in a fatal shooting in August.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that two Richmond police officers were justified in a fatal shooting in August.
East Bay family seeks justice for teen shot during Richmond robbery
Nehemiah Montes, 18, was shot multiple times on Dec. 13 during a robbery in Richmond.
Nehemiah Montes, 18, was shot multiple times on Dec. 13 during a robbery in Richmond.
Richmond teen wins Contra Costa County humanitarian award
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
Richmond’s rising changemaker: Elena Velazquez honored
Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.
Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.
Police shooting kills suspect on I-80 in Hercules
A portion of Interstate 80 in Hercules was shut down for much of Thursday after a police officer shot and killed a person, officials say.
A portion of Interstate 80 in Hercules was shut down for much of Thursday after a police officer shot and killed a person, officials say.
Suspect arrested in string of decades-old Alameda County kidnappings, sexual assaults
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
Richmond police defend tasing dog during arrest, caught on viral video
A viral video showing Richmond police using a Taser on a dog during an arrest is drawing criticism online, but police say officers had no other safe option in a dangerous situation.
A viral video showing Richmond police using a Taser on a dog during an arrest is drawing criticism online, but police say officers had no other safe option in a dangerous situation.
San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet brings back live music after 25 years
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.
East Bay ferry commuters got some very special surprises during their evening commutes on one SF Bay Ferry line. Soon, other commuters on other lines may get the same.