Bay Area breaks election turnout records, officials are thrilled
Entering countdown mode, elections officials are thrilled that voter registration and early turnout are breaking records.
Power disruption at Chevron Richmond Refinery leads to flaring
A power disruption at part of the Chevron Richmond Refinery caused flaring Monday afternoon. Refinery officials said a low-level community warning was issued due to visible smoke, but that no community action was necessary.
Virtual grand opening for new Michelle Obama elementary school in Richmond
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
No injuries in Richmond tanker truck crash and fire on I-80
Residents in the immediate area were advised to evacuate immediately, before being allowed back into their homes to shelter in place.
Gas tanker catches fire on I-80, no injuries reported
Elissa Harrington reports.
Contra Costa County authorities investigating death of man in-custody
When a deputy opened the door to the inmate's cell, she found the inmate unresponsive.
1 year later: Richmond teen's road to recovery after shooting outside high school
At first, doctors weren’t sure if she would survive, but Ashley Parker beat the odds.
Feds: Richmond convict tried to steal $22M from paycheck protection program
None of the loan money was spent.
29-year-old rapper identified as victim killed in Richmond shooting, 2 others injured
The incident began with a ShotSpotter activiation in the area of 4th St and Macdonald Ave shortly before noon.
Triple shooting leaves one dead in Richmond
The three victims were standing outside of a liquor store.
Good Samaritan rushes to save teen critically injured in Richmond crash
William Eberly had just gotten off work as a correctional sergeant at San Quentin Prison and came across a crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near Macdonald Avenue in Richmond.
Father of three killed in Richmond hit-and-run, family wants driver arrested
The family of a Richmond man killed by a hit and run driver is appealing to the public for help in finding the person responsible.
Fund created for Richmond police officer who died from COVID-19
The department announced Thursday that Sgt. Virgil Thomas had died due to COVID-19 after serving as a police officer for 24 years in Richmond, as well as time with the Albany and Novato police departments before that.
Long-time Richmond police sergeant dies of COVID-19
Richmond Police Sgt. Virgil Thomas has died due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the department said Thursday.
Chevron Richmond Refinery issues community warning following earlier flaring activity
The warning was level one, the lowest on the scale, and was issued because the smoke was visible.
Breaking Barriers: Richmond’s new top cop the only Black female police chief in California
The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.
Richmond hires is first Black female police chief
Bisa French becomes the first Black woman to lead the department, seven years after she became its first Black woman captain.
Richmond interim police chief appointed as permanent chief
Police Chief Bisa French a 22-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, has held several positions in the department, including detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief.
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.