Suspect in Richmond McDonald's drive-thru attack on mother surrenders, charged by D.A.

A woman made locally infamous for her alleged attack on a mother with her children at a Richmond McDonald's drive-through last month has surrendered to police this week. She was arrested and has now been charged by the Contra Costa County district attorney, officials say.

Road rage at Richmond McDonald's drive-through allegedly leads to assault

A woman was assaulted after a driver accused her of cutting her off in a McDonald's drive-through in Richmond. Police said they are looking for help in their investigation.

San Francisco educator killed in Richmond-San Rafael big-rig crash had promising life

Michael Baroja's 1988 Toyota Supra stalled while he was driving on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge going eastbound. His car caught on fire after a big rig crashed into it from behind.

Aunt throws San Francisco nephew a birthday limo surprise in heartwarming, viral video

A California aunt said her nephew had never seen a limousine in person. So she surprised him by picking him up in one from school for this 10th birthday. The heartwarming birthday surprise has gone viral.

Big rig engulfed in flames on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, fatal collision impacts traffic

All lanes of eastbound I-580, the lower deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, were blocked after a fiery, fatal traffic collision, according to California Highway Patrol.

El Cerrito officer killed in I-80 crash on his 26th birthday

The El Cerrito police department is in mourning after one of its officers died over the weekend –  Jerrick Bernstine was killed on his 26th birthday, while driving home from work.

Richmond elementary school pivots to distance learning amid COVID outbreak

Richmond's King Elementary School has reverted to distance learning due to a growing number of positive COVID tests, school officials confirmed on Wednesday. 

Deadly collisions in Richmond, San Jose, Vallejo at start of new year

At least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.

Video: Man holds what appears to be gun before San Pablo police kill him

Surveillance video from a San Pablo grocery store shows a man stumbling by his truck in a parking lot and holding what appears to be a gun in his hand shortly before officers ended up pulling him over and shooting him when they say he refused to drop what was in his hand. 

Shooting investigation underway in Richmond
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Police say someone has been shot in Richmond. A large crime scene has been established, and the extent of injuries is unclear.

Protest held against East Bay school district's vaccine mandate

A group of parents, along with their children and grandchildren, demonstrated in front of the West Contra Costa Unified School District headquarters in Richmond on Monday. 

Amtrak train crashes into truck in Richmond

An Amtrak train crashed into a truck carrying new cars in Richmond, which luckily didn't cause any major injuries or delays.

Richmond-San Rafael water pipeline to Marin moves forward

Marin Municipal Water District moved a bit closer to a new emergency pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from the East Bay. If approved, by next summer, it would pump and carry some 8 million gallons a day over the bridge.

Flaring reported at the Chevron refinery in Richmond

Flaring was reported Monday night at the Chevron Richmond refinery. The city's Office of Emergency Services said the level 1 alert needed no action from the public and that there were no offsite impacts. 

Restraining order granted against Richmond police chief

Police chief and husband had accused their daughter's boyfriend of pimping her as a sex worker in Oakland. Now they have a restraining order against them and are unable to talk to their daughter for two years.