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Labor unions, police PACs dominate outside spending in Richmond races

by Joel Umanzor and Zack Haber May 22, 2026, 4:50 p.m.May 26, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

The latest data shows East Bay Working Families has spent the most, $104,000.

Richmond officers cleared for fatally shooting man in mental health crisis

by Joel Umanzor Feb. 27, 2026, 12:01 p.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 12:03 p.m.

Marine reservist Angel Montaño, 27, was shot and killed last August by police officers responding to a call for help from his family.

Video of 2025 police shooting shows man rushed at officers after being tased

by Joel Umanzor Feb. 18, 2026, 5:52 a.m.Feb. 23, 2026, 10:28 a.m.

Body camera footage shows police officers pleading with Jose Mendez to surrender. He was fatally shot after coming at them with what looked like a knife.

I-80 shooting: DOJ identifies Richmond police detective who killed man

by Joel Umanzor Feb. 7, 2026, 1:18 p.m.Feb. 7, 2026, 4:45 p.m.

Brandon Hodges, a 13-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, was the officer who shot and killed Luis Angel Torres Rivera last month.