Martinez, California – A jury in Contra Costa County reached a verdict that convicted a Richmond pastor of various offenses related to the sexual assault of a child. On February …
City of Richmond
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On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council agreed to direct staff to create an ICE-Free Zone ordinance. With a 6-0-1 vote, Councilmember Brown abstaining, the city manager and attorney will return …
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On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council will consider an ICE-Free Zone Ordinance and a citywide protocol within the City of Richmond. The proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Free …
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Contra Costa County – Today, the District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges against former Richmond Police Officer Eric Smith, Jr. during a brief court appearance. The dismissal comes in the …
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Richmond
Richmond to Hire Consultant to Ask Residents how to Spend $550M from Chevron Settlement
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Richmond City Council took steps of how it would spend an influx of $550 million into its budget from Chevron. The money dates back to 2024 when …
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Richmond, CA – On January 22, 2026, at approximately 6:35 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a gold or gray Nissan sedan traveling westbound …
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HerculesRichmond
Statement on Officer-Involved Fatal Incident on Interstate 80 in Hercules
by CC Newsby CC NewsMartinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office is participating in the investigation into a fatal incident involving an on-duty Richmond Police officer. The incident occurred this morning at …
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On Tuesday, the Richmond city council punted its potential censure of the mayor indefinitely while approving a restorative process for the mayor. The council was to take up both items …
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After punting a potential censure of Mayor Eduardo Martinez at its last meeting, the Richmond City Council will take up the item on Tuesday. The censure is being brought forward …
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Contra Costa CountyEl CerritoHerculesOpinionRichmondWalnut Creek
Letter: Richmond Mayor Needs To Be Held Accountable
by CC Newsby CC NewsAfter Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez was called out for posting antisemitic and conspiracy tropes about the mass shooting of Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, Australia, he issued a “light” apology, expressing ignorance of …
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Richmond
Video: Richmond PD Statement on Use of Force Involving Aggressive Canine
by CC Newsby CC NewsRichmond, CA — On January 12, 2026, at approximately 3:17 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers responded to a report of a traffic collision with injuries in the 2000 block of …
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On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council punted an emergency item request to place a censure on Mayor Eduardo Martinez relating to antisemitic conduct. The social media posts made by Martinez …
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The Porterville Police Department is investigating a human trafficking case that resulted in the arrest of a Richmond man following a multi-agency operation. On December 29, a female victim reported …
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RichmondSan Pablo
Update: Person of Interest in Richmond Homicide Turns Gun on Himself
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Richmond and San Pablo Police Departments report a man wanted in connection with a homicide turned the gun on himself and is now in critical condition. San Pablo, CA …
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The Richmond Police Department are investigating a homicide that occured Monday within the City of Richmond. According to police, at approximately 1:43 p.m. today, officers responded to reports of an …
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Two Contra Costa County Cities announced their 2026 minimum wage standards that are set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. Effective January 1, 2026 the Richmond Minimum Wage …
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Bay Area NewsContra Costa CountyRichmond
Unity Letter in Response to Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s Antisemitic and Hateful Rhetoric
by CC Newsby CC News73 current and former elected officials have signed a joint letter condemning the antisemitic posts shared by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Signatories include thirty-seven current elected officials from across Contra …
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The Richmond Police Department says its investigating a total of 4 shootings that have occurred this past week, including 1 homicide. The first shooting occurred Dec 13 with several more …
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OpinionRichmond
Open Letter: Antisemitic Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez Must Resign
by CC Newsby CC NewsThis week, the JCRC Bay Area have issued an open letter to Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez urging him to resign given his behavior recent behavior. Here is their letter: To …
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The Richmond Police Department is committed to transparency and protecting the information we collect to keep our community safe. We want to share an update regarding our Automated License Plate …
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Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons was appointed as the next police chief of the Richmond Police Department announced city manager Shasa Curl. Richmond, CA – Richmond City Manager Shasa Curl is …
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The Richmond Police Department is seeking to attempt to identity a person of interest in a homicide investigation. According to police, on November 17, 2025, at approximately 5:55 a.m., the …
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The Richmond Police Department announced it was investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning in the City of Richmond. According to police, on November 17, 2025, at approximately 5:55 a.m., …
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The Richmond Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday on Potrero Avenue in the City of Richmond. According to information released by police, on November 8, 2025, …
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Contra Costa County
$21 Million: Contra Costa County Could Issue Grocery Debit Cards to 107,000 CalFresh Recipients
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are set to proclaim a local emergency caused by the disruption of funding for CalFresh food assistance. If approved, this will …
