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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral

A large brawl broke out between family members at a funeral in Richmond, ending with a casket being knocked over and an arrest.

Hundreds protest outside Chevron on the 10th anniversary of a fire that sent thousands to the hospital

More than a hundred activists protested outside of Chevron's Richmond refinery today to recognize the ten-year anniversary of one of the worst refinery accidents in decades in the Bay Area.

Usain Bolt's bike sharing firm bolts from Richmond

The city of Richmond now has to find a new operator to handle all the electric bikes that were left behind by a bike-sharing company founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.

Former Richmond cop charged for allegedly beating man with Taser

Felony charges on Wednesday were filed on Wednesday against a former Richmond police officer who was seen on body cam video repeatedly striking a man with his Taser during a traffic stop.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.