Fundraiser launched for victim of DUI accident near Ferry Point tunnel
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the man who was seriously injured after being pinned between two parked vehicles as the result of a DUI crash near the Ferry Point tunnel in...
$10K reward offered for capture of Norvi Dzidzornu’s killer
The Richmond Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify Norvi Dzidzornu's killer. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest in the case.
Dzidzornu, 37, was murdered...
East Brother releases new lager with old-school roots
By Kathy Chouteau
Although its taproom may be currently closed, East Brother Beer Company has been prolific about brewing new beer during the pandemic.
Starting today, the Richmond brewery has released its newest beer, the Pre-Pro...
Fund aids struggling undocumented residents amid pandemic
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid the pandemic, they're caring for children, providing day labor, working in food service roles and fulfilling many other essential jobs. But Contra Costa County's more than 77,500 undocumented immigrants, who make...
Contra Costa may slow reopening plan due to COVID-19 case spike
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is set to announce Monday whether it will change its current reopening timeline following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
"Any change to the timeline would immediately affect businesses and...
Passenger dies in fatal DUI crash in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
A San Rafael woman died in a car accident in the area of San Pablo Avenue and Hilltop Drive in Richmond Thursday night, police said.
Police responded to the solo-vehicle crash at 9:24...
Woman injured in shooting near Richmond BART station
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that injured a woman early Friday near the Richmond BART Station.
At 1:09 a.m., police responded to the intersection of 16th Street and Macdonald Avenue on a report of...
Hot Rod Jukebox to play pop-up gig in Annex Friday
By Kathy Chouteau
If there’s one thing you can always count on, even during a pandemic, it’s that the music never stops.
The Hot Rod Jukebox band is living proof of this statement, as its music...
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Kennedy High in Richmond
Free COVID-19 testing is coming to the Kennedy High School campus in Richmond from June 29 through August 16.
Testing will occur Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 500 Building/County Health...
Helms Middle School redefining what it means to be a community school
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Natalie Walchuk
Back in Mexico she was called Zucy — by her family, her friends, and her teachers. But when she arrived...
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An explosive July 4 in Contra Costa County
By Mike Kinney
Data isn't required to convince Richmond residents that illegal fireworks use ran rampant on July 4. They lit up the night sky...
One DUI arrest after nearly 800 cars screened at Richmond checkpoint
Of the nearly 800 vehicles screened during a sobriety checkpoint on Hillltop Drive on July 3, one arrest was made for driving while under...
Over a dozen fires in Contra Costa on July 3, at least 3 from...
A vegetation fire Friday in a vacant lot near Market Avenue and Harold Street in North Richmond grew "to the size of a house,"...
