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. 

Breaking Barriers: Richmond’s new top cop the only Black female police chief in California

The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.

Richmond hires is first Black female police chief

Bisa French becomes the first Black woman to lead the department, seven years after she became its first Black woman captain.

Richmond interim police chief appointed as permanent chief

Police Chief Bisa French a 22-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, has held several positions in the department, including detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief.

Civil rights case with bicyclist arrested for playing music too loud settled in Oakland

Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.

Bay Area mom, NYT bestselling author shares her experiences amid rise in racism toward Asian-Americans

An award-winning Bay Area author is advancing the conversation about racism and offering opportunity for dialogue, following incidents during which she was targeted for the color of her skin. 

Former Richmond police chief offers resignation after in-custody Arizona death

Chris Magnus first gained nationwide attention in 2014 for holding a sign reading “Black Lives Matter” at a peaceful protest. He was criticized by his department’s rank-and-file for doing so in uniform.

Ferry service resumes in Richmond, increases in Vallejo

The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority resumed service Monday on its Richmond route for the first time since closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.