Driver hits truck on I-80 in Berkeley; Caltrans worker struck by driver in Richmond
A driver hit a truck in a busy construction zone on I-80 in Berkeley near University Avenue. This comes about 24 hours after a Caltrans contractor was hit by a driver on westbound 580 in Richmond.
Richmond’s oldest structure, a 147-year-old lighthouse, in jeopardy
A throwback to the days of sailing ships and early steamers, the East Brother Light Station, is threatened with extinction because a modern day necessity: electricity.
BART distributing short stories for free at 3 stations
Looking for something to read on BART? The transit agency has installed dispensers at the Richmond, Fruitvale and Pleasant Hill stations that spit out short stories for free.
Osprey pair on Richmond shipyard crane welcome their first egg of the year
A pair of well-known ospreys in Richmond welcomed their first egg of the year, the Golden Gate Audubon Society announced Thursday.
Richmond police ask help locating two missing girls
Richmond police are asking the public's help in locating two missing 11-year-old girls Thursday night.
No BART service between Richmond, El Cerrito stations this weekend
BART trains are not traveling between Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations this weekend due to an ongoing track replacement project.
Richmond city council picks mall parking lot for homeless RV pilot program
Richmond's city council voted the Hilltop Mall parking lot as its favored place to set up a one-year homeless pilot project to let as many as 100 RV dwellers have safe space with basic utilities and security.
Councilman, advocates call for change after latest Chevron refinery spill
Officials discuss a future without the Richmond Chevron refinery and say the oil spill earlier this month could have been prevented.
Police disclose new details on missing Richmond teen
Police in Richmond on Friday released new details about a teen missing for more than a week and are asking the public for any information they may have.
Mysterious circumstances surrounding Richmond teen athlete’s disappearance
Seventeen-year-old Antoine Whittley of Point Richmond has been missing since Wednesday and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unusual.
Chevron oil spill on agenda at next Richmond City Council meeting
The petroleum product spill last week at the Chevron refinery long wharf in Richmond will be on the agenda when the Richmond City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Teen last seen on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reported missing
Police in Richmond are searching for a missing teen who was last seen Wednesday night on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The boy told a friend he was being followed.
Chevron estimates up to 750 gallons of mixture spilled into the Bay
Cleanup continues from the Chevron refinery petroleum leak. Officials say no oiled wildlife or public health impacts have been found.
Cleanup efforts underway after Chevron petroleum spill into bay
Chevron could face fines and penalties for the spill.
Leak at Richmond Chevron refinery contained following a public health advisory
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office Community Warning System issued a public health advisory due to a leak at Richmond's Chevron refinery that spilled into the bay on Tuesday.
Richmond police arrest parents on suspicion of murdering 5-week-old baby boy
Two parents have been arrested for the alleged murder of their weeks-old baby, according to the Richmond Police.
BART recovering after physical altercation at El Cerrito Plaza station
BART is recovering after trains did not stop at El Cerrito del Norte and El Cerrito Plaza stations Thursday afternoon due to police activity, transit officials said.
Richmond police discover multiple firearms after pursuit and crash, three arrested
A car that fled an attempted traffic stop Friday led to the arrest of three suspects for firearms, warrants and parole violations, Richmond police said.
Overnight flaring at Chevron Richmond refinery under investigation
Flaring on Saturday night at the Chevron refinery in Richmond is being investigated, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.
















