Large earthquake centered off the coast of Humboldt County triggered Thursday morning’s tsunami warning.
Category: Public Safety
Richmond under flash flood warning until Friday night
Heavy rainfall increases throughout Bay Area Friday thanks to ‘atmospheric river’ and cold front.
Meet the 7-month-old puppy helping Richmond police officers relax
Rosie, a black lab named after Richmond trailblazer Rosie the Riveter, is the Richmond Police Department’s official wellness dog.
Fire along Richmond Greenway damages 6 homes, displaces 10 people
Investigators are still trying determine what caused the vegetation fire that ended up spreading into a residential area.
Richmond under red flag warning starting Tuesday
Strong offshore winds and critically dry conditions expected to create a “hazardous and extreme wildfire environment.”
Richmond father still advocates for police reform 10 years after officer killed ‘Pedie’ Perez
City honored police shooting victim Pedie Perez with artwork and by renaming the street where he grew up.
Richmond among thousands of Comcast customers who lost internet after vandals cut cables Sunday
The internet outage started early Sunday morning after multiple cables were cut in Richmond. Most customers had service back by the afternoon, Comcast said.
Police: Girl killed after stolen speeding car crashes on Canal Boulevard
Girl’s sister, 11, in critical condition after Monday crash of Infinity G35 reported stolen in San Pablo.
Richmond under red flag warning Thursday through Saturday
It’s the first red flag warning this wildfire season to include all of Richmond. PG&E is considering shutting off power to parts of the Bay Area, including Contra Costa County.
Richmond mayor defends stance on sideshows after cars damaged at Hilltop dealership
People participating in an illegal car meetup caused extensive damage to nine cars at a dealership; city leaders are facing questions on enforcement.
UPDATE: Excessive heat warning extended through Thursday
Richmond is experiencing hotter-than-average temperatures this week — with a high of 94 expected today. Tomorrow may be cooler with a high of 86.
Police misconduct investigator quits, says Richmond’s oversight board ‘ignores evidence’
In related development, victims of police incidents, including Richmond cowboy, share frustrations about confusing process.
On the ground with Richmond’s new crisis response leader
Four years after Richmond created a task force to reimagine public safety, Michael Romero is bringing the program to life.
Residents rush to save belongings as city bulldozes longtime homeless camp
Nearly 30 people forced to leave Greenway camp near Target and I-80.
National Night Out aims to build bridges between police and residents
Meet your Richmond neighbors and local officers Tuesday at more than 20 parties planned citywide.

