Richmond

Equipment malfunction causes Chevron refinery flaring

Flaring has been reported at the Chevron refinery in Richmond on Thursday morning, city fire officials said. The flaring was…

3 years ago

West Contra Costa unveils in-person summer school plans to bridge learning gap

West Contra Costa Unified School District plans to confront widespread learning loss and prepare students of all grades for the…

3 years ago

Richmond man, 30, dies after being shot inside vehicle

A 30-year-old Richmond man has been identified Thursday as the victim of a homicide in El Sobrante earlier in the…

3 years ago

Two first responders suffer injuries in Antioch drive-by shooting

A Stockton man was arrested in Richmond late Saturday for suspicion of attempted murder in the drive-by shooting incident that…

3 years ago

Police say signs of child abuse led to parents’ arrest in death of 5-week-old infant

The mother and father of a 5-week-old infant were arrested Thursday in connection with the death of the child, police…

3 years ago

‘Processing unit upset’ causes Saturday Chevron refinery flaring

Flaring on Saturday night at the Chevron refinery in Richmond is being investigated, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District…

3 years ago

Friday night Newark shooting leaves three injured

Police in Newark are investigating after three men with gunshot wounds showed up at a local hospital soon after a…

4 years ago

Officials urge East Bay residents in high fire hazard zones to voluntarily evacuate before wind strengthens

At least two East Bay jurisdictions are suggesting Sunday that residents in the highest risk areas consider evacuating voluntarily ahead…

4 years ago

Tanker fire shuts down I-80 near Hilltop Drive

All lanes of Interstate 80 are closed between Hilltop and El Portal drives in the San Pablo/Richmond area due to…

4 years ago

Overnight violence in Bay Area leaves six dead, six injured

Friday night and early Saturday morning shook the cities of San Francisco, San Jose and Richmond with four separate shootings…

4 years ago

County says youth, essential workers driving elevated Covid-19 cases

Contra Costa County health officials are working to address elevated Covid-19 case rates in several communities, with more testing and…

4 years ago

Police release name of 22-year-old man killed in Richmond shooting

A man was fatally shot in the Belding Woods neighborhood of Richmond on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Shortly after 3:30…

4 years ago

Three robbery spree suspects in custody after high-speed pursuit

Three suspects in a series of robberies Thursday evening were arrested despite eluding officers during high-speed pursuits, Berkeley police said.…

4 years ago

Confusion, contention persist as Point Molate development vote looms

Key concerns about a proposed major Point Molate development project - about emergency egress, conflicts with Richmond's general plan, open…

4 years ago

Update: I-580 eastbound lanes reopen after Richmond brush fire prompts closure

A large brush fire Friday afternoon closed down Interstate Highway 580 in both directions at Central Avenue in Richmond, according…

4 years ago

Congress to consider legislation expanding Rosie the Riveter historic park

Legislation that would expand the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond has been introduced…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Two more Bay Area counties make watchlist, school district announces online start, Fairfield cases spike

After landing spots on the County Monitoring List, the state could soon impose restrictions on Sonoma and Alameda counties. Contra…

4 years ago

Ferries resume, add service after suspension during shelter orders

Ferry service will resume from Richmond next week after being suspended in March due to shelter orders amid the Covid-19…

4 years ago

Police arrest Richmond man allegedly attempting to eat dead grandmother

A Richmond man was arrested this week on suspicion of murder and was reportedly found attempting to eat the victim's…

4 years ago

County superior court functions set to reopen May 26 with screening, distancing measures

Most functions of the Contra Costa County Superior Court, including jury service, are set to reopen at 8 a.m. Monday,…

4 years ago

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