Family mourns father gunned down in Richmond, one of three killed
Family members told KTVU, 38-year-old Lorenzo “Zo" Newell of Oakland, the father of a 12-year-old girl, was one of the victims.
Deadly Richmond shootings leave community stunned
Richmond police are investigating two separate shootings that happened over nine hours on Tuesday.
Environmental activists seek a 'buck a barrel' tax on Chevron refinery
Richmond city leaders are taking aim at the Chevron refinery with a crucial vote that could make the city's largest employer subject to a major tax.
30-foot gray whale washes ashore in Richmond, cause of death to be determined
The Marine Mammal Center confirmed a 30-foot female gray whale washed ashore in Richmond on Wednesday morning. The whale is being towed to Angel Island for a necropsy, officials say.
Black cowboy files claim against Richmond Police for use of force
A black cowboy from Richmond is filed a claim against the city and its police department for allegedly using unnecessary force against him refuting in injuries.
Richmond considers refinery tax act for Chevron refinery
Voters in Richmond could have the final say on a proposal to tax the Chevron refinery.
Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate
At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
Richmond urges California to cut ties with PG&E
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday night passed a resolution urging California to cut ties with PG&E.
Water main breaks in Richmond, creates flooding
A water main broke early Wednesday morning in Richmond, creating flooding in the streets.
Mariachi trumpets, Mayan dance, music at Richmond Cinco de Mayo event
The blast of mariachi trumpets, the clatter of dancing feet, the clamor of the crowd - all these and more are in store at Richmond's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday.
Richmond city council votes to divest all city money with ties to Israel
The Richmond City Council voted on Tuesday to divest all city money from any stocks or mutual funds involving companies with ties to Israel.
6-year-old boy, standout little league player killed in suspected DUI in Richmond
A devastated community in the East Bay was mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a suspected intoxicated driver in an alleged hit-and-run.
Mission District homicide suspect arrested
The San Francisco police homicide unit has arrested the suspect responsible for the killing of a man in the Mission District on April 5, according to a Saturday press release.
Richmond city council plans to vote on smokeshop license moratorium
The Richmond City Council plans to hear public comment and vote on a proposed 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retail licenses, after community members expressed concerns about the number of smoke shops popping up around the city. The issue is on the agendar for the next April 16th meeting.
Person in wheelchair struck and injured by BART train in Berkeley
A man in a wheelchair was struck and injured by a BART train at North Berkeley station on Monday, fire officials said.
Richmond removes 70 abandoned cars
Seventy abandoned cars were removed from the streets of Richmond.
1 person hurt in apparent freeway shooting in Richmond
All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Richmond are closed at McBryde Avenue on Tuesday night. The California Highway Patrol says this is due to “police activity” from an apparent freeway shooting.
Bay Area teen found safe after going missing for days
A Bay Area family has found their missing teen who they had feared was in danger.
Richmond man charged for smuggling ammo overseas
A Richmond resident was charged with allegedly smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Brazil in an Oakland courtroom, federal authorities said.
Sideshow participant leads police on pursuit between counties before arrest
A suspect fleeing a sideshow Sunday night led Vallejo police on a chase to Richmond, where officers arrested him after he tried switching vehicles.