New mandatory training for administrators is part of an updated policy on how the district responds when ICE shows up on campus.
Category: Public Safety
Posted inCity
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.
Posted inCity
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.
Posted inCommunity
$150K reward offered in armed robbery of downtown Richmond post office
Robbery of Nevin Avenue post office is first in Bay Area in recent memory, investigator said.
Posted inCommunity
Is cleanup of toxic site in Richmond ‘falling short?’ An expert will discuss it on Tuesday
An independent technical expert working with the Richmond Shoreline Alliance will discuss how the cleanup of the former Zeneca site may be falling short.
Posted inCity
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.
Posted inCommunity
DA Diana Becton, facing a recall effort, defends her record at Richmond council member’s home
Contra Costa County’s district attorney addressed criticism of her handling of an Oakley murder and a Richmond embezzlement case and asked backyard party attendees to support her.
Posted inCommunity
PG&E warns of power outages due to ‘near critical’ fire weather
East Bay Regional Park District issues “red flag” warning but no closures have been announced.
Posted inCity
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.
Posted inCommunity
How to stay safe at an immigration protest or political rally
On Saturday Richmond residents plan to join a series of national Trump protests. Experts give advice on how to attend political rally.
Posted inCity
If a big disaster strikes and 911 can’t help, a neighbor could save your life
Richmond’s Community Emergency Response Team program trains residents how to respond in scenarios including fires, earthquakes or tsunamis.
Posted inCommunity
Flaring at Chevron’s Richmond refinery sends up plume of black smoke
Chevron said there was “no emergency response” or community action required.
Posted inCity
Richmond’s interim police misconduct investigator faces backlog of 26 cases
City council on Tuesday approved hiring a retired El Segundo police chief known for “unbiased policing.” His predecessor accused Richmond’s police commission of bias.
Posted inSchools
Stege school supporters want their lead exposure questions answered
Two months after learning that Cal/OSHA fined WCCUSD for not warning school construction workers about lead, community leaders will host lead workshop.
Posted inCommunity
San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ that could be harmful
California has no health standards for these chemicals in fish, so activists are urging action. Found in people and animals worldwide, they are linked to cancer and other health effects.
Posted inCity
Richmond won’t investigate alleged police commission bias
City council members say former investigator’s claims were “weak” but agreed commissioners need training as soon as possible.
Posted inCity
Richmond police commission misconduct allegations should be investigated, council members say
Who is on the police commission, why was it formed and why are some members still serving after their terms ended?
Posted inPublic Safety
District attorney recall signs pop up in Richmond
Do you support the recall of District Attorney Diana Becton? Richmondside wants to hear from you.
Posted inCity
Illegal fireworks town hall is Monday
Richmond city officials and citizens are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the fireworks problem and solutions.
Posted inCity
Richmond should hire more police officers, grand jury says
Civil grand jury investigation finds that violent crimes increased while city diverted money from hiring police to alternative policing programs.
