Flaring from Chevron refinery prompts questions from passers-by
Flaring occurred at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, prompting several passers-by to wonder why they saw flames in the sky.
Flaring occurred at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, prompting several passers-by to wonder why they saw flames in the sky.
Richmond police chief back on job after leave over alleged threats
A police chief in the San Francisco Bay Area who was put on administrative leave after a relative accused her and her police sergeant husband of abuse has been reinstated to her job, her attorney said.
A police chief in the San Francisco Bay Area who was put on administrative leave after a relative accused her and her police sergeant husband of abuse has been reinstated to her job, her attorney said.
Richmond mayor asks for help solving 'mysterious' sound in city
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt announced a $500 reward to the person who can clearly identify the source of a mysterious sound haunting the city. The persistent ‘bass beat’ disturbed the sleep of residents Saturday night and early Sunday.
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt announced a $500 reward to the person who can clearly identify the source of a mysterious sound haunting the city. The persistent ‘bass beat’ disturbed the sleep of residents Saturday night and early Sunday.
Two teenage boys wounded in shooting at Richmond park
Two teenage boys with gunshot wounds walked themselves into a Richmond hospital Tuesday night, according to police.
Two teenage boys with gunshot wounds walked themselves into a Richmond hospital Tuesday night, according to police.
Vandals trash Richmond elementary school; others hit too
Richmond police are trying to figure out who is breaking into schools and vandalizing them, apparently with metal baseball bats.
Richmond police are trying to figure out who is breaking into schools and vandalizing them, apparently with metal baseball bats.
'It stinks:' Foul odor emanates from decomposing whale in Richmond
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
Chevron, striking refinery workers in Richmond reach tentative agreement
Workers at Chevron's oil refinery in Richmond have reached a tentative agreement with the oil giant after a months-long strike, the company announced Thursday.
Workers at Chevron's oil refinery in Richmond have reached a tentative agreement with the oil giant after a months-long strike, the company announced Thursday.
Man spots dead whale off Brooks Island in Richmond
A man said he saw a dead whale Friday morning off Brooks Island in Richmond – an unusual sight to see while out on a regular morning walk.
A man said he saw a dead whale Friday morning off Brooks Island in Richmond – an unusual sight to see while out on a regular morning walk.
Richmond City Council rejects deal to develop Point Molate
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn't prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn't prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development.
Richmond police warn of possible mountain lion sighting
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Judge approves $500K in Richmond police failure to intervene case
A federal judge has approved a settlement forcing the city of Richmond to pay more than $500,000 to Ricardo Hernandez, who was beaten during a traffic stop.
A federal judge has approved a settlement forcing the city of Richmond to pay more than $500,000 to Ricardo Hernandez, who was beaten during a traffic stop.
San Pablo police make arrest in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist
San Pablo police said they arrested a Richmond man for felony hit-and-run of a bicyclist on Saturday. The 68-year-old bicyclist died at the scene of the collision.
San Pablo police said they arrested a Richmond man for felony hit-and-run of a bicyclist on Saturday. The 68-year-old bicyclist died at the scene of the collision.
Richmond police motorcycle totaled by suspected drunk driver
A drunk driver, whose breathalyzer registered more than three times the legal limit, hit an officer's patrol motorcycle on Saturday night.
A drunk driver, whose breathalyzer registered more than three times the legal limit, hit an officer's patrol motorcycle on Saturday night.
Jury decision over Richmond officer's duty to intervene sparks debate
Police use of force has been highly scrutinized across the county, but recently so have officers who fail to intervene or report excessive force incidents involving fellow officers.
Police use of force has been highly scrutinized across the county, but recently so have officers who fail to intervene or report excessive force incidents involving fellow officers.
Livermore police arrest teen after shooting death of 15-year-old Richmond girl
Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.
Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.
Contra Costa County D.A. Diana Becton's husband named in underage sex suit
Lawyers for an alleged victim of child sex abuse by an employee of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Richmond wants California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the allegations because of the church's connection to Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton.
Lawyers for an alleged victim of child sex abuse by an employee of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Richmond wants California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the allegations because of the church's connection to Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton.
Richmond female-owned business hit twice by vandal
A Richmond woman-owned business has been vandalized twice by the same man within a month's period.
A Richmond woman-owned business has been vandalized twice by the same man within a month's period.
Richmond teen found dead from apparent gunshot wound inside vehicle in Livermore, police say
Livermore police are investigating a homicide where a 15-year-old girl from Richmond was found unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle Friday night.
Livermore police are investigating a homicide where a 15-year-old girl from Richmond was found unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle Friday night.
Bay Area figure skater Alysa Liu retires at age 16
An Olympic figure skater from Richmond has announced her retirement at age 16. Alysa Liu made the announcement on Instagram Saturday.
An Olympic figure skater from Richmond has announced her retirement at age 16. Alysa Liu made the announcement on Instagram Saturday.
Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.