City of Richmond

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

On 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 …

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 …

Martinez, 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 …

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 …

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 …

After 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 …

Richmond, 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 …

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 …

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 …

The 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 …

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 …

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 …

73 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 …

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 …

This 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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., …

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, …

On 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 …