Recounts requested in two Contra Costa County races
Recounts have been requested in both the Richmond District 2 City Council race and the Antioch District 1 City Council race, the County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department announced Wednesday.
In the Richmond City Council District 2 race,...
Richmond Fire Training Center to be upgraded into regional training center
The Richmond Fire Department (RFD) and Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) are partnering to upgrade the Richmond Fire Training Center at 3506 Cutting Blvd. into a regional training center for both agencies.
In January, the Richmond...
Zepeda wins District 2 election tie-breaker after name pulled from paper bag
By Mike Kinney
Cesar Zepeda was declared winner in the stalemate election for the District 2 seat on Richmond City Council today after the City Clerk pulled his name from a red paper bag in...
Richmond police patrol activity report: Dec. 2-4
Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. Officers responded to approx. 543 calls for service during this period. Please note that activities shared in...
Wet weather keeping Richmond firefighters busy
Richmond firefighers responded to "dozens" of traffic accidents over the last few rainy days, including two more significant incidents.
On I-580 near Bayview Avenue, a vehicle lost control, rolling over and ending up in the...
American Red Cross honors Richmond Fire Department, fire marshal
By Kathy Chouteau
The American Red Cross recognized Fire Marshal Eric Govan and the Richmond Fire Department at the 6th Annual Partner Recognition Awards in Pleasant Hill on Nov. 29, according to the Richmond City...
Hilltop Marriott hiring ahead of January reopening
The Courtyard by Marriott in Richmond, which was used during the pandemic to house the homeless as part of the state's Project Roomkey initiative, will reopen as a hotel in January and is hiring,...
Uniting Hearts seeks volunteers for community giveaways this holiday season
By Kathy Chouteau
As Uniting Hearts is revving up for its 2nd Annual Community Toy Giveaway, it’s in need of volunteers to help make the season brighter for children in need. The nonprofit also has...
Richmond police patrol activity report: Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. Officers responded to approx. 790 calls for service during this period. Please note that activities shared in...
Richmond police dispatcher commended for guiding delivery of baby
While Richmond police dispatcher Esmeralda Rodriguez coached a new mother through the delivery of her baby, she continued to field other radio requests and calls from field units.
Rodriguez's ability to remain calm while multitasking...
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Recounts requested in two Contra Costa County races
Recounts have been requested in both the Richmond District 2 City Council race and the Antioch District 1 City Council race, the County Clerk-Recorder-Elections...
