Richmond police drone video shows homicide suspect being arrested at BART station
The man suspected of shooting to death 23-year-old Josue Cornejo last year was arrested after being linked to a spate of recent shootings.
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Seniore’s Pizza shutters Berkeley branch, and Eli’s Mile High Club starts closure countdown
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Update: WCCUSD clarifies details of ICE arrest of Richmond man near elementary school
It’s believed that a local father was arrested by immigration enforcement agents Thursday, but officials said their children don’t attend WCCUSD schools.
7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Blue Angel viewing from aboard the SS Red Oak, Shakespeare at Masquers and San Pablo Avenue art fest.
City
City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes
City staff will compile Flock camera data for review while police warn that this delay could leave them without working cameras by the end of the year.
election
Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations
Independent committees backing Ahmad Anderson’s campaign have brought in $310,000 this year while East Bay Working Families has raised $115,000 for candidate Claudia Jimenez.
Community
3 things to know: Interim city manager arrives; sea level rise meeting; $1M buys new fire engine
Shasa Curl, in a parting statement, celebrated her achievements and said she carries “tremendous gratitude.”
For its first location outside SF, this prized pupusa spot chose Richmond
Balompie has brought its popular Salvadoran cuisine, including handmade pupusas, to Hilltop.
SCHOOLS
Incoming WCCUSD board member said teachers strike inspired her to run
Political newcomer Caitlin Garibaldi was uncontested for Area 5. Area 4’s Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy returns for a third term committed to improving student performance and increasing enrollment and attendance.
Public safety
Update: ‘Slow down,’ family pleads after Richmond man, 65, killed on 23rd Street
Douglas Vargas had lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and walked it most mornings, his niece said. He is the second pedestrian killed on Richmond’s 23rd Street in about a month.
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