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Suspect arrested within minutes of Richmond bank robbery

Suspect arrested within minutes of Richmond bank robbery

A man suspected of robbing the Wells Fargo Bank in the 4300 block of Macdonald Avenue (near Target) was arrested just five minutes after the crime thanks to an observant police sergeant. The bank robbery...
Richmond police release details fatal officer-involved shooting

Richmond police release details on fatal officer-involved shooting

By Mike Kinney  An officer-involved shooting in Point Richmond on Wednesday, June 28 was connected to an investigation into two separate incidents in previous days during which a resident of the home reportedly brandished a...
Mountain lion sighting reported at Richmond park

Mountain lion sighting reported at Richmond park

Residents reported seeing a mountain lion at La Moine (Cheese Park) in the May Valley neighborhood of Richmond, along Morningside Drive, on Wednesday, Aug. 30. In response, city officials placed warning signs along the walkways...
MexiHibachi chef turns TikTok success into Richmond business 

MexiHibachi chef turns TikTok success into Richmond business 

By Mike Kinney Chef Francisco Arce gets an idea, does a little dance, then he's off to the races creating delicious meals in front of thousands of his adoring TikTok fans from around the world.  With...
One injured in two-car crash at Hilltop Drive and Richmond Parkway

One injured in two-car crash at Hilltop Drive and Richmond Parkway

One person suffered minor injuries in a two-car accident that closed multiple lanes at the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Richmond Parkway on Monday evening. Crews responded to the intersection at about 5:30 p.m., according...
High speed crash in Richmond impacts power pole, business

High speed crash in Richmond impacts power pole, business

A crash involving two vehicles in Richmond on Sunday sent one of the cars colliding into a business and also sheared a power pole that was suspended and hanging by live power lines, according...
Huong Tra Vietnamese a second home for its owner and locals alike

Huong Tra Vietnamese a second home for its owner and locals alike

By Mike Kinney Huong Tra Vietnamese restaurant located at 12221 San Pablo Avenue, close to Barrett and San Pablo Avenues is a hometown favorite to dine at for Richmond locals. The restaurant has been in...
Kaiser Permanente Richmond employees support daughter’s childhood dream to become a doctor

Kaiser Permanente Richmond employees support daughter’s childhood dream to become a doctor

By Ronelle Scardina Bianca Silva believed her grandfather’s words, “Sí se puede,” and her mother’s advice that “if you can think it, you can make it happen.” On May 20, Bianca graduated with a D.O....
Sailing Goat Restaurant announces opening weekend with live music

Sailing Goat Restaurant announces opening weekend with live music

By Kathy Chouteau An exciting new venture is sailing into Point San Pablo Harbor Fri., April 28, when the Sailing Goat Restaurant will swing open its doors to one and all. That same weekend will...
Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo festivities to return after three-year hiatus

Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo festivities to return after three-year hiatus

By Kathy Chouteau It’s baaack! Richmond’s 23rd Street Merchants Association is organizing the return of the Cinco de Mayo festival Sun., May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year marks the festival’s 17th...

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Richmond museum unveils restored Arnautoff mural

By Mike Kinney A once long-lost mural was unveiled following its restoration at the Richmond Museum of the Arts and Culture on Saturday. The fully restored...
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to host Fall Gala

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to host Fall Gala

By Kathy Chouteau The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts is emerging from a three year pandemic party pause to host its 13th Annual...
Food lines long in Richmond as residents endure rising costs

Food lines long in Richmond as residents endure rising costs

By Mike Kinney Food Bank volunteers greeted long lines of people waiting in their cars and along the sidewalk at Thursday's bi-monthly food distribution event...