Richmond environmentalists plan 'Bioblitz', seek to prevent new housing development
Environmentalists in Richmond are preparing for a 'Nature Nerd Bioblitz' at Point Molate this weekend. But they also want to stop the city from allowing a housing development to go up at a public space despite the mayor's wishes.
Environmentalists in Richmond are preparing for a 'Nature Nerd Bioblitz' at Point Molate this weekend. But they also want to stop the city from allowing a housing development to go up at a public space despite the mayor's wishes.
People in wheelchairs concerned about new BART fare gate designs
The new BART fare gate prototype, installed at the Richmond station is designed to curtail fare evaders, but disabled rights and accessibility activists say they pose a new problem and could cause physical harm to riders in wheelchairs. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
The new BART fare gate prototype, installed at the Richmond station is designed to curtail fare evaders, but disabled rights and accessibility activists say they pose a new problem and could cause physical harm to riders in wheelchairs. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Crackdown on unsafe drivers at Richmond railroad crossing
Richmond police joined Union Pacific to catch drivers who don't follow the rules at the Cutting and Carlson Boulevard railroad crossing. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Richmond police joined Union Pacific to catch drivers who don't follow the rules at the Cutting and Carlson Boulevard railroad crossing. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Man checking mail killed by stray bullet in Richmond; family says he was never angry
Richmond Police are investigating six shootings in three days that left two people dead.One of the victims was 57-year-old Miguel Ramirez of Richmond who was hit by a stray bullet outside him home. Ramirez?s family said he was outside checking his mail around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday when he was hit by a bullet in the back of his head. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
Richmond Police are investigating six shootings in three days that left two people dead.One of the victims was 57-year-old Miguel Ramirez of Richmond who was hit by a stray bullet outside him home. Ramirez?s family said he was outside checking his mail around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday when he was hit by a bullet in the back of his head. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
Richmond police shoot and kill father who they say was trying to stab family, break into house
Richmond police officers on Thursday killed a father who they say was armed with a knife and had stabbed his estranged wife and teenage son. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Richmond police officers on Thursday killed a father who they say was armed with a knife and had stabbed his estranged wife and teenage son. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Falling concrete that closed Richmond-San Rafael Bridge creates traffic nightmare
Falling concrete from the upper, westbound deck to the lower eastbound deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has created a traffic nightmare for North Bay and East Bay drivers Thursday. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Falling concrete from the upper, westbound deck to the lower eastbound deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has created a traffic nightmare for North Bay and East Bay drivers Thursday. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Concrete chunks fall from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, closing all lanes
Traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge remains backed up after all lanes were shutdown Thursday afternoon because of concrete chunks falling from the bridge's upper deck. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge remains backed up after all lanes were shutdown Thursday afternoon because of concrete chunks falling from the bridge's upper deck. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Richmond police take different approach for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Community members, business owners, and police are walking with a purpose along 23rd and 24th streets in Richmond. An area police say is known for prostitution. Paul Chambers reports January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Community members, business owners, and police are walking with a purpose along 23rd and 24th streets in Richmond. An area police say is known for prostitution. Paul Chambers reports January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
SF Bay Ferry service to starts heading to Richmond next month
East Bay commuters will have a new way to cross the Bay when SF Bay Ferry expands service to Richmond come January 10.
East Bay commuters will have a new way to cross the Bay when SF Bay Ferry expands service to Richmond come January 10.
Report highly critical of Richmond Police Department
A new report is highly critical of Richmond Police Department leadership, citing low morale and missteps in the handling of a sexual misconduct scandal.
A new report is highly critical of Richmond Police Department leadership, citing low morale and missteps in the handling of a sexual misconduct scandal.
Richmond residents sick of side shows in their neighborhood
Those who live on Moyers?Road in Richmond?say?it's mostly a quiet, friendly neighborhood, but with prominent scars visible at two intersections. They are tire tracks from joy riding drivers spinning donuts and staging sideshows.
Those who live on Moyers?Road in Richmond?say?it's mostly a quiet, friendly neighborhood, but with prominent scars visible at two intersections. They are tire tracks from joy riding drivers spinning donuts and staging sideshows.
Richmond residents sick of side shows in their neighborhood
Those who live on Moyers�Road in Richmond�say�it's mostly a quiet, friendly neighborhood, but with prominent scars visible at two intersections. Some of the neighborhood children don't even get to play in the front yard because of how common an occurrence side shows are.
Those who live on Moyers�Road in Richmond�say�it's mostly a quiet, friendly neighborhood, but with prominent scars visible at two intersections. Some of the neighborhood children don't even get to play in the front yard because of how common an occurrence side shows are.
Richmond: Charges dropped in 'Bicycling While Black' case
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has declined to file?criminal charges against Najari Smith, a bicycling activist from Richmond who?was arrested while leading a group bike ride in Oakland earlier this month.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has declined to file?criminal charges against Najari Smith, a bicycling activist from Richmond who?was arrested while leading a group bike ride in Oakland earlier this month.
City of Richmond holds fireworks on 3rd of July
There were no fog issues this year at the city of Richmond's annual 4th of July fireworks show held a day early on July 3rd. Crowds of families did however have to bundle up for chilly weather during the 20 minute long display.
There were no fog issues this year at the city of Richmond's annual 4th of July fireworks show held a day early on July 3rd. Crowds of families did however have to bundle up for chilly weather during the 20 minute long display.
Richmond police hold forum on prostitution after complaints
There was a search for solutions in the city of Richmond Wednesday night as business owners and police say they've noticed a substantial increase in the number of prostitutes especially along 23rd Street.
There was a search for solutions in the city of Richmond Wednesday night as business owners and police say they've noticed a substantial increase in the number of prostitutes especially along 23rd Street.
Homeless eviction in Richmond tugs at onlookers' heartstrings
For months now a small group of people has lived in a homeless encampment near the intersection of 22nd Street and Carlson Blvd in Richmond. City leaders notified the group they needed to go. And as people tried to quickly pack up all their belongings, some onlookers said they felt the group's pain.
For months now a small group of people has lived in a homeless encampment near the intersection of 22nd Street and Carlson Blvd in Richmond. City leaders notified the group they needed to go. And as people tried to quickly pack up all their belongings, some onlookers said they felt the group's pain.
Adults outnumber youth at Richmond barbershop forum
For nearly five months the city of Richmond had zero homicides. However, shortly after we reported that news in April, six people were killed in Richmond. Paul Chambers reports.
For nearly five months the city of Richmond had zero homicides. However, shortly after we reported that news in April, six people were killed in Richmond. Paul Chambers reports.
East Bay chef jailed on bank robbery charges
A chef from Lafayette and former restaurant owner was jailed Friday on bank robbery charges. His arrest, a shock to those who know him and have followed his cooking career. Debora Villalon reports Valentino Luchin is in custody in Richmond.
A chef from Lafayette and former restaurant owner was jailed Friday on bank robbery charges. His arrest, a shock to those who know him and have followed his cooking career. Debora Villalon reports Valentino Luchin is in custody in Richmond.
Richmond police used excessive force against man killed by officers, citizen board says
A measure of vindication came Wednesday night for the family of a young man who died in a 2014 officer-involved shooting. Debora Villalon reports
A measure of vindication came Wednesday night for the family of a young man who died in a 2014 officer-involved shooting. Debora Villalon reports
Rash of Richmond homicides immediately follow reports of relative peace
Following a record five months that saw no homicides, Richmond has now had three since Saturday. Debora Villalon reports.
Following a record five months that saw no homicides, Richmond has now had three since Saturday. Debora Villalon reports.