A transcript of police radio traffic shows how a pursuit unfolded on the train tracks along Carlson Boulevard where officers shot and killed a man.
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Man killed by Richmond police identified by family
Family members said Jose De Jesus Mendez was shot by Richmond police after they tried to arrest him for violating a domestic violence order.
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Richmond police shoot man with sheath, saying they thought it was knife
Police fatally shot the man after a 30-minute standoff, saying he rushed at officers. The names of the man and the officers involved have not been released.
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Trump wants to break California’s sanctuary state law: 5 things to know
What does the state’s sanctuary law do exactly, and what does it mean for Trump’s mass deportation plans?
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UPDATE: Martinez refinery fire under control; shelter-in-place lifted
Fire reported at Martinez Refining Company; six people treated for injuries.
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Julie Perez, who advocated for police accountability after her son’s killing, has died
Richmond mother of police shooting victim Richard “Pedie” Perez died of cancer on Jan. 22. Services to be held Friday.
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Community rallies around Richmond food truck owner critically hurt in shooting
Nearly $15K raised for Hilario ‘Layo’ Martinez, owner of Mariscos El Layo, who was shot while working at his food truck in Vallejo.
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Birds from Point Isabel being tested for bird flu. Here’s what you should know
How are people contracting bird flu? Can people pass bird flu to each other? Did it kill birds at Point Isabel? All your questions, answered.
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What immigrants in Richmond should know about their rights
With Pres. Trump now in office, here are some resources for immigrants in Richmond and Contra Costa County.
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Three injured on Carlson Boulevard during Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office pursuit
The sheriff’s office told Richmondside Tuesday that the pursuit was terminated because of the speeds before the suspect vehicle collided with another car on Carlson Boulevard.
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A San Pablo police car seriously injured a woman in Richmond. We’re investigating
Local agencies have yet to say why a civilian jailer was driving the SPPD vehicle that plowed into three cars and a person, or whether charges will be filed.
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LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
LA fires could be the costliest in California in modern times, if not U.S. history, said one insurance expert.
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LA wildfires: How to help and how to be prepared at home
Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana uses LA fires as opportunity to remind Richmonders of fire issues here.
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Richmond police rules for military gear reveal friction with city
Police say they don’t have time to fill out more reports; council members say they’d have more time if the union wasn’t blocking efforts to hire a crisis team for help with non-urgent calls.
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Group backing recall of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton remains mysterious
If successful, it would be the third district attorney recall in the Bay Area since 2022.
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Richmond mayor’s ‘State of City’ says public safety approach will improve community
Meanwhile, council member had released letter Saturday by Police Chief Bisa French saying 2021 “defunding” of department left officers feeling “devalued” and is hampering recruiting efforts.
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Richmond police chief proposes incentive plan to recruit officers
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French says department is too understaffed to address “quality of life” issues.
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Richmond power outage: 1,335 without power due to damage from rain, winds
Expect possible king tides and a wet and windy Friday and Saturday in Richmond, with sunnier weather on tap for Sunday.
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Lawsuit alleges Richmond, San Pablo hotels ignored sex trafficking on their properties
Contra Costa County resident says hotel staff in Richmond, San Pablo, Oakland and Santa Rosa ignored her obvious exploitation for five years while profiting from criminal activity.
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Richmond makes progress completing projects to deter reckless drivers
City consultant says the city needs to spend about double its $7.7M street paving budget annually to improve street conditions, currently ranked as “at-risk.”
