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.
Supporters, critics pack Richmond City Hall after mayor’s antisemitic posts
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faces mounting pressure after reposting antisemitic content. It ignited a tense city council meeting marked by hours of public comment.
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faces mounting pressure after reposting antisemitic content. It ignited a tense city council meeting marked by hours of public comment.
Person of interest in IHOP worker's death has died, victim ID'd by family
The person of interest in the killing of a Richmond IHOP worker this week has died after police say he shot himself one day after the killing of his co-worker.
The person of interest in the killing of a Richmond IHOP worker this week has died after police say he shot himself one day after the killing of his co-worker.
Richmond police investigating IHOP employee's death, person of interest shoots himself
An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say.
An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say.
End-of-year homicides in Oakland, Richmond
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
Crews battle Richmond storage facility fire
Fire crews battled a warehouse fire in Richmond on Tuesday morning, according to authorities and aerial SkyFox video.
Fire crews battled a warehouse fire in Richmond on Tuesday morning, according to authorities and aerial SkyFox video.
Former National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin dies at 104
Soskin celebrated her 104th birthday in September, and retired from the National Park Service in 2022.
Soskin celebrated her 104th birthday in September, and retired from the National Park Service in 2022.