Richmond police investigating fifth homicide of 2025
The shooting occurred about a half mile from the Richmond BART station and near several businesses along Macdonald Avenue.
Richmond city attorney is resigning
Dave Aleshire has served as the city attorney since July 2022. City council to discuss next steps at Tuesday’s meeting.
Richmond police chief shuts down license plate readers after discovering data was searchable
“National search” Flock feature exposed city’s data in February so cameras have been offline for two weeks after incoming Chief Tim Simmons found out.
Richmond homicide victim Josue Cornejo remembered as caring, quiet, happy
Police release photo of “person of interest” in Nov. 17 killing where victim was shot in back walking near his home.
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Where to take your kids during WCCUSD strike
Here are some organizations offering support for families during the WCCUSD strike.
Richmond will expand city services to help families impacted by WCCUSD teachers strike
The city council on Tuesday approved $50,000 in emergency funding to extend community center hours and offer more recreation programs as teachers and Teamsters prepare to picket Thursday.
Chevron agrees to pay air district $900,000 for air monitoring failures
The latest settlement brings Chevron Richmond’s total penalties paid to the air district over the last decade to over $13M for more than 1,000 violation notices.
Update: Richmond’s incoming police chief says he expects officers to protect residents like they’re family
Richmond Police Department Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons, who’s worked in the department for 17 years, will become Richmond’s top cop in January, according to a press release.
In first-ever Richmond primary election, more candidates joining races early
Four mayoral and six council hopefuls have already begun campaigning ahead of the June election — even though the filing period doesn’t open until February.
Richmond police now have 24 hours after shooting someone to say what happened
City is also hiring a consultant to conduct citywide mental health assessment to improve services, address care gaps.
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