Probe continues into Bay Area police officers' alleged threats into alleged pimp
Vallejo police are investigating two Bay Area police officers for alleged threats against an alleged sex trafficker who the officers say trafficked their daughter, an attorney familiar with the investigation said.
Vallejo police are investigating two Bay Area police officers for alleged threats against an alleged sex trafficker who the officers say trafficked their daughter, an attorney familiar with the investigation said.
Richmond police chief on leave after daughter accuses her of threats
The city of Richmond confirmed that it has placed Police Chief Bisa French on paid administrative leave after an 18-year-old relative accused her and her husband of threatening to harm her and her boyfriend.
The city of Richmond confirmed that it has placed Police Chief Bisa French on paid administrative leave after an 18-year-old relative accused her and her husband of threatening to harm her and her boyfriend.
Richmond police chief placed on leave amid allegations she threatened to kill daughter's boyfriend
KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
Suspected arsonist arrested after starting grass fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Person dies on BART tracks, Richmond station closed
The Richmond BART station was closed Thursday morning after a person died on the train tracks, BART said.
The Richmond BART station was closed Thursday morning after a person died on the train tracks, BART said.
California middle school named for nation's oldest living park ranger
Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.
Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.
No charges for 3 Richmond officers who killed father trying to stab family
The investigation found that the officers had probable cause to believe that the shooting victim, Luc Ciel, 55, posed a significant threat of death or great bodily injury, not only to himself but to his family.
The investigation found that the officers had probable cause to believe that the shooting victim, Luc Ciel, 55, posed a significant threat of death or great bodily injury, not only to himself but to his family.
1-year-old injured in Richmond drive-by shooting
Police say the child is being treated for a “through and through” bullet wound.
Police say the child is being treated for a “through and through” bullet wound.
Air district inspectors investigating flaring incident at Chevron refinery
A thick plume of black smoke was seen coming from the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.
A thick plume of black smoke was seen coming from the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.
Fire crews battle grass fire in Richmond
Crews battled a grass fire in Richmond near the Hilltop Mall on Tuesday.
Crews battled a grass fire in Richmond near the Hilltop Mall on Tuesday.
Body of Richmond teen missing since Feb. recovered from waters of San Pablo Bay
The police department said the body of Antoine Whittley of Point Richmond, 17, was found in the waters near Point Pinole, which sits along the San Pablo Bay.
The police department said the body of Antoine Whittley of Point Richmond, 17, was found in the waters near Point Pinole, which sits along the San Pablo Bay.
Richmond police believe body found is that of missing teen last seen in February
Richmond police say that they don't see any evidence of a crime in the death of 17-year-old Antoine Whittley of Point Richmond.
Richmond police say that they don't see any evidence of a crime in the death of 17-year-old Antoine Whittley of Point Richmond.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District strengthens refinery emissions rules
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has voted to strengthen the rule to reduce emissions from oil refineries.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has voted to strengthen the rule to reduce emissions from oil refineries.
'We want justice': Family says Richmond man fighting for his life after struck by hit-and-run driver
Relatives said the 42-year-old is in the intensive care unit at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he is fighting for his life. They are pleading for the driver to surrender to police.
Relatives said the 42-year-old is in the intensive care unit at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he is fighting for his life. They are pleading for the driver to surrender to police.
Richmond police lieutenant's firing in multi-city sex exploitation case upheld by California appellate court
A three-judge panel ruled that it was "harsh" to fire Richmond Police Lt. Andre Hill for his actions in a sexual exploitation scandal involving officers from multiple Bay Area departments and a troubled 18-year-old woman.
A three-judge panel ruled that it was "harsh" to fire Richmond Police Lt. Andre Hill for his actions in a sexual exploitation scandal involving officers from multiple Bay Area departments and a troubled 18-year-old woman.
Richmond City Council votes to retain city manager, city attorney despite mayor's accusations
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
Richmond mayor calls for resignation of employees who spent city funds investigating him
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt's call for their resignation stems from accusations by at least one city employee he has shepherded various zoning and development plans in ways that benefit Butt's architecture firm Interactive Resources Inc.
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt's call for their resignation stems from accusations by at least one city employee he has shepherded various zoning and development plans in ways that benefit Butt's architecture firm Interactive Resources Inc.
3 dead, 5 injured after shooting at Richmond party advertised on Facebook
The shooters hit eight men at the party, killing three of them. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 45.
The shooters hit eight men at the party, killing three of them. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 45.
Richmond spends nearly $7M on social services, almost half comes from police budget
The money will be used to form a new community crisis response team, homeless services, youth programs, and the expansion of the department's violence prevention office.
The money will be used to form a new community crisis response team, homeless services, youth programs, and the expansion of the department's violence prevention office.
Richmond's East Brother Light Station finds temporary power source but seeks long-term solution
The historic East Brother Light Station, Richmond's oldest structure, has found a temporary solution to restore power to the bed and breakfast that operates within the light station after its 30-year-old submarine cable broke in April.
The historic East Brother Light Station, Richmond's oldest structure, has found a temporary solution to restore power to the bed and breakfast that operates within the light station after its 30-year-old submarine cable broke in April.