San Pablo police arrest alleged triggerman in fatal I-80 shooting
The suspected triggerman in a fatal shooting on Interstate Highway 80 that killed 20-year-old Richmond resident Kevin Santisteban on Sept. 5 has been arrested and charged, according to police.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Tyejuan Shepherd,...
44-year-old man fatally shot in Richmond
A 44-year-old man was fatally shot in the 900 block of 9th Street Friday night, police said.
Officers responded to the area following a ShotSpotter activation of 20 rounds at 6:51 p.m. and found Joe...
Nearly 30 rounds fired, 1 injured in Iron Triangle shooting
The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system alerted Richmond police to nearly 30 rounds being fired within a block area of the Iron Triangle neighborhood early Saturday.
At 2:39 a.m., police responded to ShotSpotter activations reporting five...
El Cerrito: Hillside Nature Area fire investigated as possible arson
A possible arson fire at the Hillside Nature Area in El Cerrito early Sunday is under investigation, police said.
El Cerrito Fire responded at about 5 a.m. to the blaze north of Moeser Lane, near...
Sheriff’s office to buy Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer
Technology that can detect drugs commonly found in DUI and drug-facilitated sexual assault cases is coming to Contra Costa County.
The Forensic Services Division of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff plans to use...
Richmond police report significant increase in shootings
Richmond police are reporting a significant uptick in shootings in the city, particularly this month.
On Tuesday, the police department released a map showing city locations for Shotspotter gunshot detection activations during the months of...
Police break up ‘cult’ or ‘activist’ gatherings at Point Molate
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s Point Molate was the scene of "some type of cult" or "activist" gatherings over the weekend, police said.
At about 9:30 p.m. Friday, Richmond police responded to the area upon reports of...
113 drivers cited, 27 cars impounded at Richmond Parkway checkpoint
The Richmond Police Department's latest sobriety checkpoint operation led to the issuance of 113 citations, two DUI arrests, 1 arrest warrant and 27 cars impounded, police said.
The checkpoint occurred Friday at Richmond Parkway at...
23-year-old man fatally stabbed in Richmond
Richmond police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man early this morning.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Brookside Drive at about 12:40 a.m. and found community members providing assistance to John...
Contra Costa DA won’t file charges for possession of small amounts of drugs, other...
Most people arrested or cited solely for possessing small amounts of drugs in Contra Costa County will no longer be charged by prosecutors, the District Attorney's Office announced this week. First-time offenders will instead...
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San Pablo Indian eatery can toast to four years in business
An Indian restaurant in San Pablo is celebrating its fourth year in business today with a special toast.
At its meeting Tuesday, the San Pablo...
Construction of The Terraces at Nevin nears completion
By Mike Kinney
Construction of The Terraces at Nevin is expected to be completed "in the coming weeks," but the extensive work to lease the...
Michelle Obama School ‘flexible learning spaces’ a Bay Area first
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s state-of-the-art Michelle Obama School was unveiled this morning during a Virtual Grand Opening ceremony on Facebook Live that gave the community...
