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.

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.

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.

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.

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.