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.

Police arrest Richmond suspect in quick chase to Bay Bridge

Police chased a suspect from Richmond to the maze on the Bay Bridge, causing a short stoppage of traffic early Wednesday morning, according to video and the California Highway Patrol.

Carjacking leads to standoff in Richmond

A carjacking led to an hours-long standoff with police in Richmond. 

Local doula program works to support Black moms

CoCo Doulas is a program in Contra Costa County that helps caretakers of color navigate the education and healthcare systems, and offers other support related to childrearing.

'Obsolete' toll booths to be removed from 7 Bay Area state-owned bridges

Open Road Tolling is coming to all seven of the Bay Area's state-owned toll bridges. Here's a timeline of when drivers can expect the change.