Richmond

Richmond residents this fall will vote on their next mayor and it will likley be Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and Ahmad Anderson in the runoff. Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced four challengers …

The Richmond Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on May 29, 2026, in the 200 block of West Nevin Avenue. At approximately …

RICHMOND, Calif. — A victim was injured in a freeway shooting late Monday evening in Richmond following a road rage incident on Interstate 80 (I-80). On May 25, at approximately …

Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture / Weights & Measures is issuing an urgent consumer alert after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was found on grapevines …

On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission (HMC) will discuss a recommendation by staff of the Board’s sunset as many roles and priorities are duplicative across other bodies …

Measure establishes a dedicated Public Safety Fund and a 187-officer minimum staffing floor — while fully preserving Council budget authority and protecting all legal obligations. RICHMOND, CA — A proposed …

Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program adds two new locations in Concord, and continued in Richmond. CONCORD – Residents and businesses can now recycle their unwanted mattresses and box …

Victory Outreach Richmond Continues Restoring Hope to Hurting People Since its founding in 1990, Victory Outreach Richmond has remained committed to the mission established by Victory Outreach International — reaching …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-CA), along with Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), to announce more than $22 million in …

Richmond, CA: At a time when anti-immigration rhetoric echoes at a national scale, showing up for one another not only brings our shared struggles into light, but also reminds us …

On this episode of Be Curious Contra Costa, a chat with City of Richmond Mayoral candidate Demnlus Johnson III. He is a former city councilmember running for mayor. He is …

Last week, Richmond City Manager Shasa Curl announced she was retiring after serving the city for more than 20-years. The announcement came during the city council meeting after a report …

The Richmond Police Department says four illegal firearms recovered during one traffic stop. According to police, this last Thursday during swing shift in the city’s Southern District, Richmond officers conducted …

Martinez, California – A Contra Costa County judge has sentenced a former Richmond pastor — convicted on multiple counts of child sexual assault — to 120 years to life, plus …

Martinez, California — A new California law targeting sex buyers has resulted in Contra Costa County’s first felony conviction under the statute. 37-year-old Cedric Demarcus Kelly of Richmond pleaded guilty today …

On this episode of Be Curious Contra Costa, a chat with Richmond Mayoral Candidate Ahmad Anderson. Richmond is a city that now has a primary system for all council positions …

On April 17, 2026, at approximately 9:57 a.m., officers with the Richmond Police Department responded to the 5600 block of Clinton Avenue for a welfare check. The resident of the …

At the April 21 Meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss a potential moratorium on data centers within the City of Richmond. The council is being asked to provide direction …

The Richmond Police Department Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday at approximately 10:59 a.m. in the 2400 block of Aberdeen Way. Officers responded to reports of shots being …

On Friday, the Richmond Police Department, in partnership with Code Enforcement, conducted two tobacco enforcement operations at local businesses operating without the required licenses to sell tobacco products. As a …

The City of Richmond is heading into its June primary, and many residents are wondering why several candidates have yet to clearly communicate their beliefs or outline how they plan …

On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council agreed to turn back on automatic license plate readers and extend its contract with FLOCK through the end of the year. In a split …

Contra Costa County had two representatives announced in the LocalGov250 by the National Academy of Public Administration list for going above and beyond, showing excellence in public service, and inspiring …