Civil rights case with bicyclist arrested for playing music too loud settled in Oakland
Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.
Bay Area mom, NYT bestselling author shares her experiences amid rise in racism toward Asian-Americans
An award-winning Bay Area author is advancing the conversation about racism and offering opportunity for dialogue, following incidents during which she was targeted for the color of her skin.
Former Richmond police chief offers resignation after in-custody Arizona death
Chris Magnus first gained nationwide attention in 2014 for holding a sign reading “Black Lives Matter” at a peaceful protest. He was criticized by his department’s rank-and-file for doing so in uniform.
Artists paint powerful message across Richmond roadway demanding unity, change
The mural says, “REPARATIONS NOW #THEBLACKBAYAREA.”
Artists paint massive message on the streets of Richmond
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Ferry service resumes in Richmond, increases in Vallejo
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority resumed service Monday on its Richmond route for the first time since closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Richmond man arrested after allegedly trying to eat grandmother's body
Police received a report around 2:10 p.m. Monday of a woman on the ground bleeding and a man standing near her at a residence on the 1200 block of Club Court, according to Richmond police spokesman Sgt. Aaron Pomeroy.
Richmond man arrested after allegedly trying to eat grandmother's body
A Richmond Police Department sergeant describes the shocking scene of a man caught by police cannibalizing his grandmother. The suspect was tased by police before a struggle ensued where he was arrested.
California man allegedly caught eating body of relative: report
Police said they responded to a Richmond residence after a report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they said they caught the man in the act of cannibalizing the victim.
CHP investigating apparent road rage shooting on I-580 in Richmond
According to CHP, a White GMC SUV was traveling on westbound 580 at Regatta just after 1 p.m. when the vehicle was struck by multiple bullets.
Medical personnel appreciate military jet flyover salute
Dr. Benjamin Bonnes is an emergency room doctor at Kaiser Permanente's Richmond campus, and he was looking to the skies Wednesday morning.
Rash of deadly shootings by police in Bay Area
There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.
Bay Area police shootings have skyrocketed since Easter
There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.
Richmond police, FBI charge criminal street gang with numerous crimes
Henry Lee reports.
Richmond church burns in predawn fire
The Bethel Church in Richmond was badly damaged in a predawn fire. No one was injured, which was a relief to the pastor. "It's amazing how God will work in mysterious ways," Bishop Billy Wydermyer said.
Richmond considering emergency order suspending rent and mortgage payments
The order proposed by Councilmen Eduardo Martinez and Melvin Willis also calls for establishing a city service to assist the city's small businesses and landlords in filing for government assistance, including the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security Act (CARES).
Video shows moment standoff suspect slammed van into police cruisers
A man suspected of kidnapping, beating and a woman and then leaving her in the Oakland hills died after a chase and confrontation with police in Richmond, authorities said.
New Video: Standoff suspect slams into police cruisers
New aerial video shows a suspect slamming a white van into several police cruisers during a chase that ended in Richmond Thursday night. The suspect was killed either by police gunfire or a self-inflicted wound, a domestic violence victim is not expected to survive her injuries. Two officers suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Sheriff's deputy cites North Richmond church for no masks, social distance during Easter gathering
A North Richmond church was cited by a Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy for an Easter Sunday gathering of about 40 people who were not wearing masks, nor social distancing, officials said on Thursday.
Officer injured in tense Richmond standoff, witness describes 'crazy scene'
A police pursuit that started Thursday night in the Oakland Hills led to a tense standoff in Richmond where one officer was injured.