Richmond's Flor Hermosa Coffee: Culture and community
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A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.

Los Cenzontles: Mexican music across generations
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Los Cenzontles brings together musicians of all ages, creating a space where Mexican music and cultural traditions can be passed from one generation to the next. The group’s young performers are showing that traditional music is still relevant for today’s kids, giving them a way to explore their heritage while developing their own voices as musicians.

Over $10,000 worth of jerseys, equipment stolen from Richmond Little League

The league serves more than 200 children ages 4 to 16 each season. The stolen jerseys were intended for players who will register for the upcoming season.

Woman shoots Richmond officer during mental wellness check: police

A woman shot a Richmond officer – and then started wildly firing off her gun – while he was responding to a mental health crisis call, police said. 

Richmond police arrest suspect in deadly hit-and-run that killed 81-year-old
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Rafael Delgado was walking near the crosswalk at 23rd Street and Hellings Avenue shortly before 8:30 p.m.  on Aug. 23 when he was struck by a vehicle. Authorities announced an arrest on Monday

Richmond police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 81-year-old man

Rafael Delgado, 81, was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash at 23rd Street and Hellings Avenue in Richmond. Police are currently investigating leads and analyzing video evidence, though no description of the suspect vehicle has been released.

Richmond house fire: Man charged with murder of father, young children

A Richmond man faces murder charges after deliberately setting a fire that killed his father, niece, and nephew, authorities said.

Man arrested for allegedly setting Richmond house fire that killed 3 relatives

The suspect was arrested and booked into jail on two counts of murder and two counts of arson causing injury, and his bail was set at $2.5 million.

Richmond police update on suspicious fire that killed adult, child
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An adult and a child were killed in a suspicious house fire in Richmond on Tuesday night that left another adult and child severely injured. Police gave an update on the investigation around 12:30 p.m.

Kennedy High in Richmond cleared to reopen after testing finds no toxic vapors

Kennedy High School and the neighboring Richmond Swim Center will reopen on Tuesday following extensive environmental testing that found no evidence of toxic vapor intrusion on campus.

Richmond couple shot while celebrating 31st anniversary

What was supposed to be a joyous anniversary celebration turned into a nightmare for a Richmond couple who were shot multiple times while driving to dinner.

East Bay middle school students create and showcase businesses at FabLab camp

Start-up businesses are taking over Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp in Richmond. 

Middle school students create businesses at a Richmond summer camp
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Entrepreneurs were busy at Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp.

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. 

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.

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.

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.