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.
Jewish group calls for Richmond mayor to resign over posts
A Bay Area advocacy group is calling on the mayor of Richmond to resign, citing a series of controversial social media posts about a recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
A Bay Area advocacy group is calling on the mayor of Richmond to resign, citing a series of controversial social media posts about a recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
Richmond police investigating shooting, victim expected to survive
Officers with the Richmond Police Department are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Wednesday evening.
Officers with the Richmond Police Department are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Wednesday evening.
New ferries coming to both Bay Area ferry systems for fun, commuting, and disasters
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
Teachers in West Contra Costa Costa Unified plan to strike
About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.
About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.
Chevron fined $900K for failing to monitor air pollution levels in Richmond
Chevron has been fined nearly $1 million after regulators found it failed to properly monitor air pollution levels in Richmond, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced on Tuesday.
Chevron has been fined nearly $1 million after regulators found it failed to properly monitor air pollution levels in Richmond, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced on Tuesday.
Richmond PD addresses video showing officers with guns drawn on teenagers
Officers were responding to a call reporting a group of boys near a front yard with what looked like a gun.
Officers were responding to a call reporting a group of boys near a front yard with what looked like a gun.
Suspected arsonist still on the loose in Richmond
Six days after a fire threatened multiple families at a property in Richmond, a detective is working to identify the individual who started the blaze.
Six days after a fire threatened multiple families at a property in Richmond, a detective is working to identify the individual who started the blaze.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.