2 Richmond police officers shoot and kill a man allegedly armed with knives

Two officers shot and killed a person who was allegedly armed with at least one knife and was making threats to kill people from inside a residence on Monday, Richmond police said. 

This East Bay 'residential oasis' has home prices in the $200,000s

In a region known for high home prices, an East Bay community is bucking the trend with homes valued in the $200,000s, virtually unheard of in the Bay Area these days. 

Chevron says Richmond refinery flaring is minor

The Chevron refinery in Richmond experienced flaring on Tuesday, the company confirmed.

Russian River drowning victim identified as Richmond man

The victim was 35-year-old Nelshon Hamilton of Richmond, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Limited garbage pickup in parts of Contra Costa County

Limited trash pickup is set to resume Tuesday morning for some people in Contra Costa County.Republic Services is asking those who live in Richmond to put black and brown bins and garbage bags out on their curb today for limited pickups through Saturday.

$150K reward: Armed man robs Richmond post office

The U.S. Post Office released video on Wednesday of an armed man robbing the Richmond branch.

Two gray whales found dead in Richmond just 48 hours apart

Two gray whales were discovered dead along the shoreline in Richmond just two days apart, raising concern among wildlife experts and local residents.

Dead whale washes ashore in Richmond

The mammal is one of more than a dozen whales found dead in the Bay Area this year.

Cheryl Cotton named WCCUSD superintendent

Cheryl Cotton will become the district's 11th superintendent on June 20, 2025

Broken concrete forces emergency repairs on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Caltrans maintenance crews discovered concrete breaking away on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Monday, prompting the closure of several lanes.

Wanted crime spree suspect arrested after wild East Bay chase

A wild chase and takedown of a suspect during the busy Thursday morning commute in the East Bay has drawn the attention of at least five law enforcement agencies.

Armed man prompts lockdown in Richmond neighborhood

Richmond police attempted to take an armed man into custody Wednesday afternoon, prompting a lengthy neighborhood lockdown.