The arrest was reportedly in connection to a criminal warrant, police said.
Author Archives: Joel Umanzor
Joel Umanzor Richmondside's city reporter.
What I cover: I report on what happens in local government, including attending City Council meetings, analyzing the issues that are debated, shedding light on the elected officials who represent Richmond residents, and examining how legislation that is passed will impact Richmonders.
My background: I joined Richmondside in May 2024 as a reporter covering city government and public safety. Before that I was a breaking-news and general-assignment reporter for The San Francisco Standard, The Houston Chronicle and The San Francisco Chronicle. I grew up in Richmond and live locally.
Contact: joel@richmondside.org
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Contra Costa immigrant advocates push for county sanctuary status
Local organizers flooded Tuesday’s county Board of Supervisors meeting, saying July incident where ICE detainee was taken to John Muir hospital is “painful reminder” that agency “operates freely” in county.
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Police shooting: Body cam video shows moment armed man rushed at officers
Police chief says family had long tried to get him help for mental health problems before the Aug. 4 incident.
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Richmond officer who killed armed man Monday shot to death a suspect in February
Richmond police officers Nicholas Remick and Colton Stocking were identified in documents obtained by Richmondside as the two officers who shot to death Angel Montano, a 27-year-old Marine.
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Update: Man fatally shot by Richmond police identified by family as a Marine
This is the second officer-involved shooting in the past six months.
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Bike advocates hoped a plan to limit access to the Richmond bridge would die. It didn’t
Officials plan to vote this week on limiting bike-ped lane access to improve traffic flow. Bicycle commuters say it has been a vital asset.
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Mistaken alert about flaring at Richmond Chevron refinery sparks confusion
The refinery accidentally issued a Level 2 warning Tuesday afternoon, prompting an automated advisory about respiratory risks.
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Contra Costa DA Diana Becton recall campaign gets $50K boost from sheriff’s union
The campaign has also brought on board consultant Richard Schlackman who worked on the successful recall campaigns of former DAs Chesa Boudin and Pamela Price.
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Point Richmond fire was arson, not illegal fireworks
One of the 2 men who set the July 5 Nicholl Knob fire was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a fire truck that was responding to the blaze.
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Police warn about sexual assaults in Point Richmond Tunnel
Incidents have occurred at all hours, primarily targeting people jogging or exercising alone along popular walking paths, police say.
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Garbage strike ends: Republic Services and union come to agreement
Local officials announced Friday evening that the company will resume normal trash pickups starting Monday.
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Richmond’s first homicide of 2025: Man shot to death in Iron Triangle
Officers found the victim near the Triangle Court housing complex Thursday morning.
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Richmond’s first primary election is next June
You’ll recognize some familiar faces preparing to enter the races for mayor, city council but some haven’t confirmed they’re running.
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Richmond council debates its response to grand jury’s call for more police officers
Some city leaders say police union is using report as leverage during labor negotiations; others felt their perspectives weren’t represented.
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The Tacos El Rulas story: From an ice cream cart to a taqueria raved about on social media
Meet Your Neighbor: How an immigrant from Mexico went from pushing an ice cream cart around Richmond to owning his own restaurant.
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Richmond sets $48M aside in case it loses federal funding
City council also finds money to fund new Black Resiliency project by dipping into city’s vehicle budget.
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Richmond nonprofit persuades city to chip in $3M to help finish large Iron Triangle park
Some Richmond City Council members seemed hesitant about the ask, but the nonprofit says potential large donors don’t want to give unless the city is contributing, too.
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Richmond woman sues former laundromat boss for paying her $7.14/hour
Undocumented woman didn’t realize she was being paid about half the minimum wage at 23rd Street Launderland. She’s seeking $750,000 from the owner, a former San Jose State professor.
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Richmond officials vow to not panic as they denounce Concord Immigration Court arrests
Immigration advocates say residents should know their rights and avoid spreading unverified information about ICE.
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City mulls budget that leaves jobs unfilled, projects unfunded, federal impacts unknown
Richmond City Council will consider setting aside some of its Chevron settlement money as an emergency fund.
