Point Richmond Businesses Fear Domino-Effect Following Starbucks ClosureSome neighbors who fought to keep a Starbucks from setting up shop in Point Richmond years ago are fighting now even harder to keep it from shutting down.
Debate Rages Over Solution For Richmond Toxic Chemical Site Planned For DevelopmentThe Richmond Planning Commission on Thursday heard a proposal to build thousands of homes on one of the most toxic sites in California.
West Contra Costa School District Hosts Vaccine and Food Drive, Sees Massive TurnoutEverything that’s been upended this year by the COVD-19 pandemic -- healthcare, the economy, education -- the need created by that chaos was on display in Richmond Thursday as hundreds of students lined up to receive immunizations.
Bay Area Coal Country? Richmond Residents, Coal Companies Battle Over Use Of PortUnbeknown to most, the bay is home to one of only two deep sea ports on the entire West Coast that export coal to Asia.
Fatal Shooting Follows Fight In Richmond's Iron Triangle NeighborhoodA man was shot and killed during an apparent fight in Richmond Thursday in the city's notorious Iron Triangle neighborhood.
Suspected Richmond Sneaker Store Looter Captured After Chase Into San FranciscoA suspect was in custody following a police chase across the San Francisco Bay Bridge early Thursday after a Richmond sneaker store was looted and dozens of boxes of shoes stolen.
CoCo Elections Official Seeks Dozens of Ballots Missing from Richmond Drop BoxContra Costa County elections officials announced an investigation Thursday into the disappearance of election ballots deposited into a county drop box in Richmond earlier this month.
Richmond Police Investigate Deadly Late Night ShootingA 44-year-old Richmond man has died from his wounds suffered in a late Friday night shooting, authorities said.
Freeway Shooting, Fiery Crash Create Traffic Hell, Frayed Nerves in RichmondPolice and California Highway Patrol officers in Richmond are investigating a freeway shooting that happened Friday afternoon on I-80, closing two eastbound lanes.
Need Grows In Bay Area Amid Ongoing Battle For COVID-19 StimulusWhile politicians in Washington battle over the specifics of a stimulus package for Americans in need, that need is growing for many Bay Area families and cities that could use some financial help.
Richmond Creates Affordable Homes From Abandoned HousesWith the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many wonder why abandoned buildings aren’t being used to house people. The city of Richmond is now doing just that.
Contra Costa Health Officials Offering One-Stop COVID-19 Testing & Flu ShotsAmid growing concern about COVID-19 cases rising alongside the flu this fall and winter, Contra Costa County health officials plan to offer flu shots alongside coronavirus testing at several sites.
Richmond Man Stabbed to Death Near Youth ShelterRichmond Police began searching for suspects Thursday in the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man overnight.
East Bay Rapper Killed, 2 Injured In Richmond Drive-By ShootingPolice on Saturday continue to investigate a shooting that killed a Richmond rapper but said two others who were wounded have been released from the hospital.