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Crime in the City   -   Oct 12, 2026 What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts
What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts

Richmond police investigated armed robberies, arrested a suspect in an arson case, and logged a string of stolen vehicles during the week of October 5-11. Other cases included a stolen handgun, a domestic violence arrest involving multiple charges, and an arrest in a 2025 case involving machine gun possession.

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Oct 07, 2026 Richmond approves police drones and cameras, puts license plate readers on hold
Richmond approves police drones and cameras, puts license plate readers on hold

Richmond police got most of what they asked for Tuesday night. They didn't get the license plate readers. With minutes left before its 11 p.m. deadline, the Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to approve a new contract with Axon for police drones and surveillance cameras, along

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 06, 2026 Air District fines Gold Bond $188,500 over dust from Richmond wallboard plant
Air District fines Gold Bond $188,500 over dust from Richmond wallboard plant

The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 05, 2026 What happened in Richmond: stolen cars, arsons and DUI arrests
What happened in Richmond: stolen cars, arsons and DUI arrests

Richmond police made arrests this week in an arson case, an assault with a firearm, and a strong-arm robbery, while six drivers were arrested for DUI. Officers also logged 10 stolen vehicles between September 28 and October 4. Burglaries and thefts were again among the week's most

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Oct 04, 2026 On the agenda: new police cameras, a license plate reader critic and a Chevron health study
On the agenda: new police cameras, a license plate reader critic and a Chevron health study

Richmond police are asking the City Council for a third time on Tuesday to approve a $3.5 million deal with Axon to replace the city's Flock license plate cameras. The council will also hear from a group opposed to the technology and will get its first look

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 02, 2026 Project Homekey Celebrates Grand Opening
Project Homekey Celebrates Grand Opening

The City of Richmond celebrated the grand opening of the Civic Center Apartments on Friday, a Homekey-funded permanent supportive housing project developed through a partnership between the City and 425 Civic Center LP.   Speakers at the event included Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, Mayor Eduardo

by Linda Hemmila
Election'26   -   Sep 24, 2026 Anderson, Jiménez clash over Chevron settlement, Flock cameras in mayoral debate
Anderson, Jiménez clash over Chevron settlement, Flock cameras in mayoral debate

Claudia Jiménez has a council seat. Ahmad Anderson doesn't. That means Richmond's November 3 election decides more than who becomes mayor. If Jiménez wins, her District 6 seat opens up. Under the city's charter, it's not only voters who pick her replacement;

by Soren Hemmila
Breaking News   -   Sep 24, 2026 Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision
Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision

Richmond Police officers are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in the 2300 block of Maricopa Avenue and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Lt. Donald Patchin, a public information officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police responded early Thursday morning to reports of a collision involving

by Linda Hemmila
What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts
Crime in the City   -   Oct 12, 2026 What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts

Richmond police investigated armed robberies, arrested a suspect in an arson case, and logged a string of stolen vehicles during the week of October 5-11. Other cases included a stolen handgun, a domestic violence arrest involving multiple charges, and an arrest in a 2025 case involving machine gun possession.

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Oct 12, 2026 What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts
What happened in Richmond: armed robberies, arson arrest and car thefts

Richmond police investigated armed robberies, arrested a suspect in an arson case, and logged a string of stolen vehicles during the week of October 5-11. Other cases included a stolen handgun, a domestic violence arrest involving multiple charges, and an arrest in a 2025 case involving machine gun possession.

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Oct 07, 2026 Richmond approves police drones and cameras, puts license plate readers on hold
Richmond approves police drones and cameras, puts license plate readers on hold

Richmond police got most of what they asked for Tuesday night. They didn't get the license plate readers. With minutes left before its 11 p.m. deadline, the Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to approve a new contract with Axon for police drones and surveillance cameras, along

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 06, 2026 Air District fines Gold Bond $188,500 over dust from Richmond wallboard plant
Air District fines Gold Bond $188,500 over dust from Richmond wallboard plant

The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 05, 2026 What happened in Richmond: stolen cars, arsons and DUI arrests
What happened in Richmond: stolen cars, arsons and DUI arrests

Richmond police made arrests this week in an arson case, an assault with a firearm, and a strong-arm robbery, while six drivers were arrested for DUI. Officers also logged 10 stolen vehicles between September 28 and October 4. Burglaries and thefts were again among the week's most

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Oct 04, 2026 On the agenda: new police cameras, a license plate reader critic and a Chevron health study
On the agenda: new police cameras, a license plate reader critic and a Chevron health study

Richmond police are asking the City Council for a third time on Tuesday to approve a $3.5 million deal with Axon to replace the city's Flock license plate cameras. The council will also hear from a group opposed to the technology and will get its first look

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 02, 2026 Project Homekey Celebrates Grand Opening
Project Homekey Celebrates Grand Opening

The City of Richmond celebrated the grand opening of the Civic Center Apartments on Friday, a Homekey-funded permanent supportive housing project developed through a partnership between the City and 425 Civic Center LP.   Speakers at the event included Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, Mayor Eduardo

by Linda Hemmila
Election'26   -   Sep 24, 2026 Anderson, Jiménez clash over Chevron settlement, Flock cameras in mayoral debate
Anderson, Jiménez clash over Chevron settlement, Flock cameras in mayoral debate

Claudia Jiménez has a council seat. Ahmad Anderson doesn't. That means Richmond's November 3 election decides more than who becomes mayor. If Jiménez wins, her District 6 seat opens up. Under the city's charter, it's not only voters who pick her replacement;

by Soren Hemmila
Breaking News   -   Sep 24, 2026 Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision
Police investigate fatal pedestrian collision

Richmond Police officers are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in the 2300 block of Maricopa Avenue and are asking drivers to avoid the area. Lt. Donald Patchin, a public information officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police responded early Thursday morning to reports of a collision involving

by Linda Hemmila
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