A 16-year-old Richmond High School student was arrested Tuesday after a shooting near Downer Elementary School prompted a lockdown on the campus, according to the San Pablo Police Department.
Officers responded at 9:42 a.m. to reports of gunfire at 20th Street and Sanford Avenue, about a block from
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to establish a sister city partnership with Sebastia, an ancient town in the West Bank, making it the city’s fourth international sister city.
The 5–1 vote came after a detailed discussion and some emotional testimony. Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda cast the lone
After decades of debate over the future of Point Molate, the East Bay Regional Park District has finalized the purchase of 82 acres of shoreline property on the Point San Pablo Peninsula, clearing the way for a new regional park.
The $40 million deal, completed Tuesday, transfers the land from
Johnny Boi Smash Burger doesn’t hide what it is. The somewhat new spot in Point Richmond is designed for maximum effect: a clean, mural-bright interior with a neon “Pick Up” sign, polished wood tables plastered with stickers, and TVs tuned to football. Modern heartland country hums in the background
Richmond saw a busy week of police activity spanning everything from late-night car thefts and vandalism to drug busts and armed assaults. Officers responded to incidents across the city’s neighborhoods, including multiple break-ins at businesses, domestic violence cases, vehicle recoveries, and sideshow activity. Here’s a day-by-day look at
Rich City Rides is back on Macdonald Avenue, and the community bike collective is opening its doors with an even bigger vision for cycling and neighborhood connection.
“It’s really good to have the gift and bike shop open,” said Najari Smith, founder and executive director of Rich City Rides,
The Richmond City Council’s next meeting will feature an agenda covering everything from international travel and proclamations to multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. There are only two study and action items on the August 26, 2025, agenda. Councilmember Soheila Bana’s item that would Ban Land Grabs in Richmond and a
In a unanimous 7-0 vote Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council approved seven recommendations to strengthen the Community Police Review Commission, advancing the reforms to mandatory labor negotiations with police unions despite opposition from law enforcement representatives.
The decision came during an emotionally charged meeting where dozens of community members
