Gas main break leads to discovery of illegal pot grow
A gas main break in the Hilltop Village neighborhood led local authorities to an illegal marijuana grow operation with about 690 plants, according to the Richmond Police Department.
The incident occurred Saturday about at 4:38...
Arrest made in Oct. 31 fatal shooting in Richmond
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed Jamaa Anderson on Oct. 31 in Richmond, police said.
Thadeus Colley has been charged in connection with the incident, which occurred in the...
Richmond police search for suspects in attempted carjacking
Richmond police are searching for suspects in connection with an attempted carjacking that occurred at 24th Street and Esmond Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday.
The incident was reported to police just after 8 p.m. when...
Police: Suspect says he fired pistol to mourn brother’s loss
One person was arrested on suspicion of shooting off firearm in the Iron Triangle neighborhood on Monday -- and he wasn't firing at anyone, but rather shooting his gun as a way to mourn...
Victim of fatal shooting in Richmond last week ID’d
The victim of a fatal shooting in Richmond on Thursday was identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office today as 42-year-old Jamaa Anderson.
Anderson, a Richmond resident, was found with a gunshot wound outside...
One arrested after shooting near Market Ave. and 23rd St.
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting near Market Avenue and 23rd Street on Friday night, police said.
San Pablo police officer Shuan Swaleh was out on patrol about 10 p.m. when he...
Man fatally shot in residential Richmond neighborhood
A man was fatally shot in Richmond early Thursday, according to police.
Police responded to a shooting that occurred about 1:40 a.m. in the 3100 block of Deseret Drive, in the area of El Sobrante,...
DA announces transparency policy on fatal police encounters
All reports on fatal incidents involving members of law enforcement in Contra Costa County will be released "if no charges are filed," District Attorney Diana Becton announced today, citing a desire for greater transparency.
Under...
Two alleged El Sobrante brothels shut down
Two suspected brothels in El Sobrante were shut down after citizen complaints led to investigations by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
The citizen complaints were about massage parlors Country Costa Massage in...
Richmond police warn about credit card skimmers on gas pumps
The Richmond Police Department is warning about gas pumps in the city that could have skimming devices.
The warning came after police responded to a report of a tampered with gas pump at Valero, 5430...
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After Salute’s closure, Thanksgiving charity event headed to GRIP
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Where to get your turkey on around town
Thanksgiving is a-comin’ and with each passing nanosecond, the anticipation is growing for the great American feast.
The Rich Life checked out some options available...
Richmond police investigate hit-and-run at Esmond/24th
Richmond police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Wednesday morning.
At 9:11 a.m., officers responded to a roll-over collision at 24th Street and Esmond...
