Richmond High students protest use of racial slur after substitute teacher fired
Hundreds of students at Richmond High School participated in a peaceful protest on campus Tuesday, one day after a substitute teacher was fired for attacking a student.
Hundreds of students at Richmond High School participated in a peaceful protest on campus Tuesday, one day after a substitute teacher was fired for attacking a student.
Video shows Richmond teacher slamming student to the ground in class, district says
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is investigating a video showing a substitute teacher throw a student to the ground and then shove him out of the classroom.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is investigating a video showing a substitute teacher throw a student to the ground and then shove him out of the classroom.
Cesar Zepeda elected to Richmond City Council after name drawn from bag
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
2 arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 'over 1 million people:' Marin County sheriff
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic, described as "enough to kill over 1 million people."
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic, described as "enough to kill over 1 million people."
Richmond City Council race ends in tie; winner to be chosen in drawing
A tiebreaker is needed in a Richmond City Council race after candidates Andrew Butt and Cedar Zepeda both received the exactly same number of votes.
A tiebreaker is needed in a Richmond City Council race after candidates Andrew Butt and Cedar Zepeda both received the exactly same number of votes.
Richmond sex trafficker convicted, faces 25 years to life
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.
Shots fired at sideshows in Vallejo and Richmond
Police said that shots were fired at sideshows in Vallejo and Richmond over the weekend. A spectator was also arrested with their vehicle towed
Police said that shots were fired at sideshows in Vallejo and Richmond over the weekend. A spectator was also arrested with their vehicle towed
Richmond police search for alleged repeat groping suspect
Police in Richmond are looking for a suspect they say allegedly groped at least two people on two separate occasions, according to a Facebook post.
Police in Richmond are looking for a suspect they say allegedly groped at least two people on two separate occasions, according to a Facebook post.
Sideshows erupt throughout Bay Area: Vallejo, Richmond, Rodeo and Hayward
Illegal sideshows erupted throughout the Bay Area over the weekend in cities from Vallejo to Hayward.
Illegal sideshows erupted throughout the Bay Area over the weekend in cities from Vallejo to Hayward.
Settlement announced over Chevron Richmond Refinery diesel fuel leak in 2021
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office and California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday announced a settlement with Chevron over a leak at the oil giant's Richmond Refinery Marine Terminal last year that spilled hundreds of gallons of a diesel water mixture into the Bay.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office and California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday announced a settlement with Chevron over a leak at the oil giant's Richmond Refinery Marine Terminal last year that spilled hundreds of gallons of a diesel water mixture into the Bay.
Suspect with 3 previous murder arrests accused of killing Vallejo man
Richmond police said they made an arrest Wednesday in the July murder of a 26-year-old Vallejo man. The suspect allegedly had three previous murder arrests, and was released on parole in 2020.
Richmond police said they made an arrest Wednesday in the July murder of a 26-year-old Vallejo man. The suspect allegedly had three previous murder arrests, and was released on parole in 2020.
These 3 Bay Area roads are among the deadliest in the state
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Driver of high-speed chase nearly clips Oakland cyclist, evades police
A driver involved in a high-speed chase from Lafayette to San Francisco nearly clipped a cyclist in Oakland and evaded police in Richmond.
A driver involved in a high-speed chase from Lafayette to San Francisco nearly clipped a cyclist in Oakland and evaded police in Richmond.
49ers announce social justice grants, players visit Richmond's RYSE youth center
Three members of the San Francisco 49ers spent their off day, delivering good news to young people in Richmond. The 49ers selected the non-profit to be one of the recipients of its social justice grants.
Three members of the San Francisco 49ers spent their off day, delivering good news to young people in Richmond. The 49ers selected the non-profit to be one of the recipients of its social justice grants.
Big-rig overturns on eastbound 580 in Richmond, El Cerrito area
California Highway Patrol has issued a sig-alert after a big-rig overturned on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 near Richmond, El Cerrito. All lanes were blocked during Wednesday evening's rush hour traffic.
California Highway Patrol has issued a sig-alert after a big-rig overturned on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 near Richmond, El Cerrito. All lanes were blocked during Wednesday evening's rush hour traffic.
Deadly crash on I-80 in Richmond, one day after big rig fire
One person died Wednesday morning on Interstate Highway 80 near Richmond, one day after an Amazon truck caught on fire and closed lanes for several hours.
One person died Wednesday morning on Interstate Highway 80 near Richmond, one day after an Amazon truck caught on fire and closed lanes for several hours.
Teen paralyzed in Richmond shooting and family now own home with community's support
Three years after she was paralyzed in a shooting, Ashley Parker celebrates a housewarming for a home built on the generosity of strangers.
Three years after she was paralyzed in a shooting, Ashley Parker celebrates a housewarming for a home built on the generosity of strangers.
Man arrested in connection with Richmond homicide
Richmond police announced the arrest of a 48-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred over the weekend.
Richmond police announced the arrest of a 48-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred over the weekend.
Richmond city leaders concerned over spike in deadly crime
Four people killed in the span of a week has caused a spike in violent crime in Richmond.
Four people killed in the span of a week has caused a spike in violent crime in Richmond.
Richmond shootings: Gun violence claims 2 lives, leaves a 65-year-old injured
Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday.
Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday.