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Richmond police recover four illegal firearms during traffic stop
Richmond police officers recovered four illegal firearms, including three modified for fully automatic fire, during a traffic stop in the Southern District on Thursday.
The...
Richmond man convicted of felony under new law targeting child exploitation
Cedric Demarcus Kelly, 37, of Richmond, is the first person in Contra Costa County convicted of a felony under a California law targeting individuals...
A healthy dose of nature: ‘Park Rx Day’ comes to Nicholl Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Got something that ails you? The City of Richmond’s Community Services/Recreation Department has just the remedy: A day outside at Nicholl Park.
It’s all...
Volunteers clean and adopt Humphrey Playlot on Earth Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Volunteers fanned out along the perimeter of Humphrey Playlot in Richmond on Earth Day, pulling weeds, picking up trash and sprucing up...
New park eyed for Pullman neighborhood
Richmond is considering buying a vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to build a new park and playground for the Pullman...
Richmond preps for popular Cinco de Mayo festival on 23rd Street
Get ready for a sea of smiles as Richmond’s 23rd Street transforms into a massive, vibrant block party for the annual Cinco de Mayo...
El Agave Azul hosting ‘Taco with a Cop’ with the RPD
The Richmond Police Department and Agave Azul are inviting community members to a "Taco with a Cop" event on Friday, April 24. The gathering...
Richmond to host transportation workshop, townhall for local seniors
The Richmond Commission on Aging and R-Transit are preparing to host the 3rd Annual Senior Transportation Workshop and Townhall on April 30.
The free event...
Roxy the Fox is new mascot for county literacy van
The Contra Costa County Library is introducing a new mascot named Roxy the Fox to join its Rolling Reader literacy van.
Roxy will travel across...
Pinole man arrested in Hercules after dangerous car chase
Hercules police arrested a 42-year-old man from Pinole on Friday, April 17, after he led officers on a dangerous car chase through Hercules and...
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Don Lau honored with Legacy Award at CoCoKids Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
Community advocate Don Lau, known for his longtime support of children and families through the E.M. Downer YMCA in Richmond, was honored...
Richmond mourns passing of former Rosie the Riveter Trust leader
The Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Richmond community are mourning the loss of Marsha Mather-Thrift, a prominent advocate for national parks who served...
Fire significantly damages building on South 16th Street
Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant apartment building early Wednesday.
Crews responded to the 400 block of South 16th Street just before 2:45...