Fire breaks out at empty warehouse in Richmond

The two-alarm blaze was reported at the intersection of Wright and Marina Way at 3:45 a.m., firefighters said.

Driver in Richmond involved in wrong-way crash in stolen truck: police

Richmond police say they tried to pull over the driver of the stolen pickup truck on South 31st and Cutting Boulevard but the driver took off.

Death of man in North Richmond home considered suspicious

A 23-year-old died in a house fire in North Richmond early Tuesday morning and the case is being considered a suspicious death, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Man burned in Richmond fire, crews investigating as possible arson

Meanwhile, firefighters say they're investigating this fire as possible arson because up to two separate fires were set at the house.

Bay Area breaks election turnout records, officials are thrilled

Entering countdown mode, elections officials are thrilled that voter registration and early turnout are breaking records.

Power disruption at Chevron Richmond Refinery leads to flaring

A power disruption at part of the Chevron Richmond Refinery caused flaring Monday afternoon. Refinery officials said a low-level community warning was issued due to visible smoke, but that no community action was necessary.

No injuries in Richmond tanker truck crash and fire on I-80

Residents in the immediate area were advised to evacuate immediately, before being allowed back into their homes to shelter in place.

Good Samaritan rushes to save teen critically injured in Richmond crash

William Eberly had just gotten off work as a correctional sergeant at San Quentin Prison and came across a crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near Macdonald Avenue in Richmond.

Fund created for Richmond police officer who died from COVID-19

The department announced Thursday that Sgt. Virgil Thomas had died due to COVID-19 after serving as a police officer for 24 years in Richmond, as well as time with the Albany and Novato police departments before that.

Long-time Richmond police sergeant dies of COVID-19

Richmond Police Sgt. Virgil Thomas has died due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the department said Thursday.