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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Alleged North Richmond 'Swerve Team' gang members convicted of murder

Two men were convicted this week of murder and other charges for a crime spree connected to a North Richmond street gang back in 2016, Contra Costa County prosecutors said Friday.

Betty Reid Soskin, nation's oldest park ranger, retires at 100 years old

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.

Man killed in hit-and-run was intentionally struck, Richmond police say

A fatal hit-and-run in Richmond last week has now turned into a homicide investigation, as police said they found evidence to believe it was an intentional act.

Attention BART riders: Red line service returns on Tuesday

BART officials have some good news to share. Their red line service, which has seen disruptions and closures for the past few weeks, is returning on Tuesday, March 22. 

Chevron workers strike: 500 Richmond refinery workers walk picket lines

More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.

Chevron refinery workers to go on strike

Workers at the Chevron oil refinery are going on strike in Richmond tomorrow.

16-year-old mother runs away from Richmond home with 1-year-old son

Richmond Police Department is investigating a missing juveniles case where a young mother has runaway from home with her 1-year-old son.

Suspects arrested for deadly mass shooting at Father's Day party in Richmond

Richmond police say they have arrested two suspects who fatally shot three people and injured five others at a Father's Day party last June. 

Shooting at Richmond's De Anza High during fight on campus

A shooting took place at Richmond's De Anza High School during a fight on the school's campus Friday, police said.

BART temporarily suspends red-line service due to equipment problems

After two tough mornings, commuters who rely on BART may have to strap in for a bumpy commute in the days ahead. The problems will impact riders who rely on the red line between Richmond and Millbrae.