Richmond

A recent robbery in the parking lot of the FoodsCo at 1250 Macdonald Ave. in Richmond is an example why residents should consider exchanging money for goods in the exchange zone at the Police...

Oakland chef and restaurateur Rashad Armstead, who last week was crowned the Food Network’s newest Chopped Champion, is set to open a pop-up BBQ shop at the The Shops at Hilltop in Richmond starting...

A man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a woman who was walking for exercise in Richmond earlier this month. And now Detectives are looking into the possibility that there may...

On Monday, Aug. 5, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier will hold a town hall in Richmond on immigration. DeSaulnier plans to share what he witnessed during two visits to immigration detention facilities on the U.S. southern border. The...

By Mike Kinney  Henry L Gardner, a former city manager for Oakland who has advised dozens of cities and counties over several decades, was appointed as Richmond's interim city manger at a special council meeting...

A festival in Point Richmond this Sunday will celebrate the restoration and reactivation of two historic wig wags at the BNSF Railway crossing on Railroad Avenue. The free festival will occur from 1 p.m. to...

With temperatures set to exceed 100 degrees in some parts of Contra Costa County this weekend, health officials are reminding residents to take steps to stay safe and healthy. Residents, particularly those vulnerable to extreme...

By Kathy Chouteau Sketch this one into your smartphone for a good time Saturday! Nunez Tattoo, a tattoo and piecing business located at 12724-12718 San Pablo Ave. in Richmond, is marking its 18th anniversary. To celebrate, the...

One of two herding puppies stolen from their owner near the Dotson Family Marsh area of Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park was found, authorities reported earlier this week, but the other remains missing. The black...

Mike Kinney Carlos Martinez, who was terminated as Richmond City Manager following a 4-3 vote by City Council on Tuesday, provided the Standard with a statement Thursday. Here is Martinez's statement in full: "I am grateful for...