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.

CHP investigate 4-car crash in Richmond

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a serious highway crash in Richmond involving four vehicles.

East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round

As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.

Oil spill reported in Richmond Wharf

The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.

Sideshows: 9 arrested in Richmond; 18-year-old killed in Salinas

Nine people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a sideshow in Richmond and four vehicles were also impounded. In Salinas, an 18-year-old was killed.

Richmond sideshow ends with impounded cars, arrests

A sideshow in Richmond with hundreds of participants and dozens of cars blocking the streets ended with the arrests of nine people and impoundment of four cars, police said Saturday.