
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
by Soren Hemmila
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According
by Linda Hemmila
Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city. “I don’t have any information at
by Soren Hemmila
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila



Construction continues at Glydway's 14-acre development hub, which is transforming part of the former Sears building at Hilltop Mall into a development and demonstration core for its all-electric transit technology. In January, Glydways announced it was building a temporary 14-acre testing hub for its Automated Transit Network technology.

Richmond's long-troubled Burnt Ramen property has been sold. According to property records, Ma Wei Zhong and Ma Wanlan purchased the site – a 1905 converted warehouse that sits at the corner of Espee and Chancellor Avenues. A former punk rock music venue, the property has been the subject of

Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

This story has been updated to include additional information. California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts. The agency had proposed converting the bridge's multi-use path into a vehicle breakdown

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president

Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the

A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
by Soren Hemmila
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According
by Linda Hemmila
Leaving Home Depot without a cart filled with impulse purchases felt like a win, but the real victory was starting the day with a warm burrito from Kelly's Deli. We were out and about and getting hungry when we decided to stop by Kelly’s Deli for a
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department has reported a spike in street robberies across the city, with approximately 30 incidents occurring since December 1. According to Lt. Donald Patchin, the department’s public information officer, the robberies have occurred in various locations throughout the city. “I don’t have any information at
by Soren Hemmila




