San Pablo police investigate fatal shooting
A 41-year-old man apparently fatally shot himself as San Pablo police were attempting to pull the vehicle he was driving over this afternoon, police said.
The incident occurred about 12:11 p.m., when a San Pablo...
Fugitive Convicted of Cold-Case Richmond Homicide From 1983
Sherill Lynn Smothers, a 56-year-old resident of Granite Bay, was found guilty of a cold-case murder in Richmond from 1983 this morning after skipping bail for a previous court date on Tuesday, according to...
Collision leads to road rage assault on San Pablo Avenue
A traffic collision led to a road rage altercation in Hercules on Monday morning when one of the drivers became upset and assaulted the other, according to police.
An officer responded to the intersection of...
Alleged gang member charged with June murder in North Richmond
William Melvin Edwards Jr., an alleged gang member, has been charged with conspiracy and murder in the shooting death of Taison Calderon-Lopez on June 1 in North Richmond, according to the Contra Costa County district attorney.
Sheriff's deputies...
Suspect sought in El Sobrante attempted kidnapping
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a young girl in El Sobrante on Tuesday.
Sheriff's officials said the attempted kidnapping occurred shortly after...
Two injured in shooting at Richmond barber shop
Two people were injured in a shooting at a Richmond barber shop on Saturday.
The shooting occurred at the Fade Away Barber Shop in the 12800 block of San Pablo Avenue about 5:30 p.m., police...
Three suspects arrested following the Shops at Hilltop lockdown
Three suspects who ran into the Shops at Hilltop while fleeing police Wednesday night, leading to a lock-down of the mall, were arrested, police said.
The incident unfolded about 5:30 p.m. when Oakland police advised...
20-year-old fatally shot in Iron Triangle Friday
A 20-year-old man was killed in a possible drive-by shooting in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood Friday night, according to Bay City News.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 700 block of Lucas Avenue...
Teenager arrested in connection with Kishana Harley’s murder
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kishana Harley, a well-liked community activist who was found fatally stabbed in her apartment at Monterey Pines Apartments on Berk Avenue in...
Guilty verdict in kidnapping, rape attempt near Ferry Point Tunnel in 2007
A 30-year-old San Pablo man was recently found guilty of kidnapping and attempting to rape a jogger near the Richmond Plunge in 2007, after DNA evidence linked him to the crime, according to the...
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After Salute’s closure, Thanksgiving charity event headed to GRIP
The closure of Salute e Vita Ristorante in Marina Bay has not stopped charitable restaurateur Menbere Aklilu from wanting to continue her Thanksgiving tradition...
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...
