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Hundreds of Richmond Residents Complained About an Incessant, Late-Night Bass Beat, Mayor Uses Reward to Find Culprits

A lot of people living in Richmond and nearby towns posted to Nextdoor and Facebook late Saturday/early Sunday to complain about a never-ending, droning bass beat coming from somewhere, and keeping them up well past 2 a.m. Mayor Tom Butt got on the case, and apparently has figured it out.

100-Year-Old National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Has Retired

East Bay icon “Ranger Betty” had the distinction of being the oldest active national park ranger in the U.S., until her retirement Thursday at the ripe, young age of 100.

Police In Richmond Fatally Shoot Apparently Drunk Man Holding Airsoft-Style Handgun

A man was fatally shot by San Pablo police Wednesday in North Richmond after he appeared to be playing with a handgun in a menacing fashion outside some businesses — but the gun turned out not to be real.

Sunday’s Storms Made Gas More Expensive, Thanks To Yet More East Bay Refinery Flare-Ups

San Francisco gas prices are poised to hit their all-time high, as the heavy storms caused Richmond and Martinez refineries to experience what they call an “operational upset.”

Richmond Police Chief Bisa French Goes On Leave Over Family Drama, Claims of Violence

The chief of police in Richmond is on administrative leave, and so is her husband who's a sergeant in the Oakland Police Department, amid what the department is referring to as a "family situation."

Richmond Drive-by Shooting That Killed Three Possibly Linked to Earlier Shooting In Oakland

A drive-by shooting in Richmond that killed three people and wounded five others at a house party on Sunday was similar to one that occurred in Oakland several weeks earlier, investigators say.

Chevron Spills 600 Gallons of Fuel Into SF Bay; Cleanup and Damage Assessment Underway

The Chevron refinery in Richmond had some sort of rupture or accident on Tuesday afternoon at a wharf where fuel tankers dock that leaked around 600 gallons of "a petroleum-water mixture" into San Francisco Bay.

Richmond Couple Arrested On Suspicion of Murdering Five-Week-Old Infant

A Richmond couple was arrested Thursday night following the death of an infant they brought to a local emergency room who was not breathing, and who showed clear signs of abuse.

Michelle Obama School in Richmond Gets Officially Christened With Grand Opening

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted a virtual grand opening ceremony Thursday for the elementary school that it has renamed after former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Richmond Doctor On Non-Mask Wearers: 'Our Rights Are Going to Kill Us'

At a news conference with the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health on Friday, a Richmond doctor minced no words in condemning people who won't wear masks in public spaces, and in saying he was "embarrassed" by fellow doctors who had not stepped up to treat COVID patients.

New Bay Trail Expansion Offers Glorious SF Bay Views and Connects Oakland to Richmond

The multi-million-dollar East Bay Regional Park District project opened a new segment to the Bay Trail this weekend that gives walkers, cyclists, and runners breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay — all while creating a passageway between Oakland and Richmond.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Richmond Hires Its First Black Female Police Chief

A missing Boulder Creek woman was apparently the victim of a hit-and-run, Newsom is expected to announce school reopening guidelines, and Cisco just fired some employees for racial comments made during an all-hands meeting.

Richmond Man Arrested For Murdering Grandmother Was Found Eating Her Body

A suspect was arrested Monday in the city of Richmond for allegedly killing and cannibalizing a female relative, later identified as his grandmother.

An Elementary School In Richmond Is Getting Named For Michelle Obama

Some Black Girl Magic is applied to the West Contra Costa Unified School District, as Wilson Elementary School will be renamed for former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Chevron Refinery Conducts Flaring, Briefly Evacuates Employees

Something went down Monday morning at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, and it led to some flaring — the practice of safely burning excess hydrocarbon gases that comes with dramatic flames shooting out of smokestacks and the release of smoke.

Oakland Man Accused Of Attempted Murder In Attack on Homeless Woman at Richmond BART Station

A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack on a homeless woman on the BART platform at Richmond Station.

Lyft Driver Escapes Carjacking As Suspect Is Seen Shooting At Fleeing Car

A carjacking attempt went awry for one suspect in Richmond last week after he allegedly instructed a Lyft driver, at gunpoint, to stop at a gas station for snacks.

Berkeley-Born Ex-NFL Player Terrell Roberts Fatally Shot in Grandmother's Richmond Home

Ex-NFL player Terrell Roberts, born in Berkeley and who once played two seasons as a defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals, was visiting his grandmother’s East Bay home this past week when a suspect barged into the home, and shot Roberts in the chest, leaving him fatally wounded.

Richmond Mayor, City Council In Ongoing War Over Police Commission Appointments

The background to this story is deeply local, tedious, and somewhat drawn out, but suffice it to say Mayor Tom Butt has been wielding his appointment power without compromise, and the Council isn't having it.

Driver Of Red Smart Car Sought In Hit-And-Run That Critically Injured 3-Year-Old

Have you seen a red Smart car with front end damage? This is the car that struck a 3 yr old in Richmond and fled. Help us find it please. pic.twitter.com/

Police Chase On I-80 Ends In Standoff And Shooting In Emeryville

UPDATE: Suspect shot in I-80 standoff in #Emeryville. https://t.co/NP3WbbqIVr — KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM (@KCBSNews) September 27, 2017 A police chase Wednesday morning on I-80 ended in

Veteran Rapper Keak Da Sneak Shot Following Oakland Performance

We hear @KeakDaSneak got shot in Richmond this morning. Our prayers go out to the legend, and we wish him a full and speedy recovery. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/mAZeQQlzc3 — Thizzler On The Roof

Arrested Man Eats, Spits His Own Feces At Richmond Police

Poop is a weapon. At least it was for a man who threw it at police officers in Richmond. According to KRON 4, Richmond police received a report that contained the location of

Video: Victim In Richmond BART Mob Attack Speaks Out

30-year-old Landon Sims has no idea why a gang of about a dozen teenagers randomly attacked him outside the Richmond BART station last week. Robbery was not the apparent motive because,

Richmond Mayor Witnesses BART Attack, Calls Out Nearby Workers As 'Uninterested'

Anxiety over BART crime, safety, and deplorable teens will surely be on the rise after yet another BART attack by a teen mob Thursday, this one at the Richmond station. The Chronicle reports