Richmond: Overall violent crime down 12 percent in 2018
The good news? Crime was on a downward trend in Richmond in 2018, according to data provided by Richmond police Chief Allwyn Brown.
The not so good news? "Policing is a far less attractive field...
Richmond Promise workshops prep for college financial aid deadlines
With deadlines to apply for college financial aid fast-approaching, a Richmond program providing free scholarship money and support has launched an aggressive campaign to ensure every last high school senior from Richmond and North...
Richmond girl, 9, joins Cal Bears water polo team
The University of California Berkeley Women’s Water Polo Team, one of the nation's best, has signed yet another top recruit -- and she happens to be a 9-year-old from Richmond.
On Friday, a special Draft...
Richmond police seek public’s help in gas station robbery case
Richmond police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a gas station robbery suspect who was captured on surveillance video.
The incident occurred on Dec. 26 at the Chevron Gas Station at ‪3411...
BART installs overnight homeless outreach in Contra Costa
BART’s overnight outreach team, which launched at San Francisco stations in November 2017, became active at Contra Costa County stations this week with the aim of connecting the homeless with services, including shelter, the...
Locals hooked up at new Richmond barber shop
By Mike Kinney
It's only been in business for about four months, but this Richmond barber shop is so far making the cut.
One big reason is affordability: The Hook Up Barber and Braiding Shop at...
More improvements planned for Habour-8 Park
The ever-evolving Harbour-8 Park in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood will undergo more improvements this year, according to Pogo Park, the nonprofit that employs a staff of local residents from the neighborhood to transform underutilized...
Memorial to slain Richmond teen planned at Milo Foundation
A grieving Richmond mom says she's grateful for community members who are helping to keep the memory of her son alive.
Josie Martinez's son, Otilio "Nico" Martinez, was walking home from work on Sept. 19,...
New Richmond ferry gets rousing welcome
The excitement on the Richmond waterfront Thursday was palpable, as hundreds gathered to celebrate the launch of brand new ferry service to downtown San Francisco.
The first ferry left at 6:10 a.m. from the new...
Richmond museum to hold ‘Day of Learning’ about Holocaust
We reported last month how the Richmond Museum of History is launching an exhibit on Jewish history this weekend as part of a national project by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.
The...
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Betty Reid Soskin marks 102nd birthday at her namesake school
By Kathy Chouteau
On the morning of her 102nd birthday, Betty Reid Soskin arrived with family members at her namesake Betty Reid Soskin Middle School...
RPD headquarters unveils welcoming waiting room for children, families
The Richmond Police Department has established a new waiting room at its headquarters aimed at making the experience more comfortable for children and families.
The...
Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager
Pinole Police Chief Neil H. Gang has been appointed as the city's new interim city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2023, the city announced this...
