PG&E blamed a power outage in Richmond Tuesday on weather. Several thousand customers were without power (or stoplights) for most of the day.
Category: Public Safety
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Their deaths were similar. The Contra Costa coroner’s process was not
In 2020 and 2021, two Richmond men died after being restrained and sedated. Records show differences in how the cases were handled. The coroner’s office won’t say why.
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2 men died in Richmond police custody after forcibly sedated. Records reveal inconsistencies
The families of a construction worker and a nurse who died in the last five years are left questioning what really happened and whether it was avoidable.
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Inside a reporter’s 3-year effort to investigate the deaths of 2 men after forced sedations
Richmondside reporter Joel Umanzor shares how he used public records and drew on personal relationships to tell the stories of Jose Luis Lopez and Ivan Gutzalenko.
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DA Diana Becton recall campaign says it’s short of signatures and must start over
A special election this fall would have cost Contra Costa County an estimated $8 million. The campaigners plan to try again for the June 2026 election.
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Richmond High student arrested after shots fired near San Pablo elementary school
The elementary school campus was locked down for most of the day but police say this was an isolated incident.
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Richmond is giving citizens’ commission more oversight over police
The city council voted unanimously to OK seven recommendations that boost civilian police oversight but must still negotiate changes with police union.
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Man charged in Point Richmond sexual battery attacks
Ronald Bryant of Richmond faces multiple charges, including sexual battery and false imprisonment, in connection with three incidents near the Point Richmond Tunnel in June and July.
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Contra Costa Health confirms Phillips 66 build-up at Richmond Terminal caused no harm
The Richmond Fire Department responded to the Sunday incident, which involved a transport vehicle.
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Angel Montaño, AKA ‘Carrot,’ remembered as goofy, gentle, loyal, caring
Man shot by police during an apparent mental health crisis was active in high school sports and clubs and known as a “deeply intelligent.”
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Richmond police shooting: Sergeant says de-escalation ‘wasn’t possible’
In response to the recent police shooting of a suspect armed with knives, Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana asked the department to answer her questions about non-lethal options.
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ICE agents arrest Richmond resident, local officials confirm
The arrest was reportedly in connection to a criminal warrant, police said.
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Smoke from Gifford Fire causing poor air quality in Bay Area
Toxic smoke is coming north from the Central Coast “mega fire.” Here’s how to stay safe.
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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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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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Contra Costa Sheriff’s voluntary cooperation with ICE stirs debate
Protesters and public officials clashed with the county sheriff at Tuesday’s TRUTH Act hearing. Unlike other Bay Area sheriff’s offices, Contra Costa is choosing to share information with federal immigration authorities.
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They were once convicted of felony charges. Now they help the recently incarcerated to heal
Can a trauma-focused approach in Richmond help break the recidivism cycle?
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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.
