Richmond Firm Unveils Exoskeleton Vest To Be Used By AutoworkersAn East Bay company has announced its cutting-edge exoskeleton bionic vests will be tested by autoworkers to cut down on work-related injuries.
Streak Of Car Break-Ins At Richmond Mall Prompt InvestigationA brazen car break-in was caught on camera at a Bay Area mall. Break-ins like this have been happening for months, according to Richmond police.
Senator Kamala Harris Calls For Investigation Into ICE Treatment Of Pregnant WomenU.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and three of her Senate colleagues wrote a letter Friday calling on the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General to investigate the detention of pregnant women in ICE facilities.
Richmond Mayor Visits Detention Facility Following Abuse AllegationsA West Contra Costa detention center has gotten attention because it's become a holding facility for undocumented immigrants. It's a practice that KPIX 5 reporter Jackie Ward explains "is about to end."
Cyclist In Grave Condition After Being Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In RichmondA man is in the hospital in "grave" condition after a hit-and-run early Saturday morning.
Richmond Resident Shoots Man Breaking Into HomeA home-invasion robbery suspect was shot multiple times while breaking into a residence in Richmond early Friday morning, according to police.
Suspected Home Invasion Robbery Suspect Shot By HomeownerA homeowner opened fire and wounded a home invasion robbery suspect who allegedly broke into the man's Richmond home early Friday morning.
Protesters Gather Outside ICE Detention Center In RichmondThe “Detention Center Day of Action” started at 7 a.m. outside 5555 Giant Highway, where activists estimate roughly 200 immigrants are being held.
Richmond Shooting Investigation Shuts Down Eastbound 80A freeway chase in which the suspect is believed to have fired at pursuing officers led to the closure of eastbound Interstate Highway 80 near the El Portal Drive exit Monday morning, police said.
Elderly Woman Convicted Of Murdering Sister Is Found Hanging In Jail CellA woman in custody at a Contra Costa County jail in Richmond after being convicted last month of the murder of her sister died after a reported suicide early Monday morning.
Restaurant Beloved by Richmond Community Set to CloseAn Italian restaurant, whose owner has made her establishment a hub of community service, is about to shut down, another victim of soaring Bay Area rental rates.
