Crime in the City
Saturday, April 1 Assault with a deadly weapon: 3400 block of Mcdonald Avenue. An armed man wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing reportedly assaulted a man and stole a wallet near Domino’s Pizza at 10:11 p.m. Jumped: 28th Street and Macdonald Avenue. A passerby told police
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Multiple lanes of Interstate 80 were closed Sunday afternoon after Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver was wanted on a felony warrant. According to police dispatch records, the driver of a black Subaru led officers on a brief chase through Richmond streets before getting
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The City of Richmond Recreation Division hosted its annual spring egg hunt Saturday morning at Nicholl Park, much to the delight of area children of all ages. Under welcoming sunny skies, City of Richmond Recreation leaders led the fun setting up the egg hunt and games for dozens of smiling
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Events and Music for the week of April 1st Spring Egg Hunt Spring has sprung! Join us for an egg-citing egg hunt event hosted by the City of Richmond Recreation Division at Nicholl Park on April 1, 2023, starting at 10:00 A.M. Bring your family and friends to
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The President of the Richmond Police Officers Association and members of the Police Review Commission are expressing concern over the city council's recent appointment of a public defender’s office attorney Tuesday night. Rachel Lorber, an attorney at the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender, was
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The rare sight of five planets in alignment is in store for tonight, but only if the storm clouds clear by sunset. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will align to put on a rare show in the night sky just after sunset. This celestial event will only be visible
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Previously a casualty of Covid, the Richmond and San Pablo Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities are now slated to make their return this year after a three-year absence. The much-loved event is currently in the planning stages, and organizers are now seeking applications for the 15th annual Richmond and
Crime in the City
Sunday, March 19 Sideshow: Klose Way and Blume Drive. A caller told police he could see 50 cars participating in a sideshow at 2:33 a.m. When officers arrived, they spotted 100 cars with upwards of 120 spectators. The group apparently blocked in an AC Transit bus but fled
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Adult Craft at West Side Branch Join us on Thursday, March 23rd, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM for our next adult craft at the West Side Branch, located at 135 Washington Avenue. We will be upcycling/repurposing file holders for your home office or home library with
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Get ready! The carnival is coming to town this Friday night when the Hilltop Mall carnival returns to Richmond March 17-26th. This popular event really is fun for the whole family, offering a variety of rides suitable for most children, carnival games for all ages, and a large selection of
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The eastbound lower deck of the Richmond-San Rafel Bridge has been closed after a big rig owned by Walmart was blown over earlier today. According to California Highway Patrol, a big rig traveling on the lower deck of the bridge was blown over. The lower deck was closed to remove
Crime in the City
Sunday, March 12 Robbery of an inhabited dwelling: Two 20-year-olds in dark hooded sweatshirts reportedly tried to kick in a resident’s door but were scared off by the owner. The resident told police he followed the two dudes to a home at 27th and Roosevelt at 1:54 p.