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Emergency Repair on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Shuts Down Lanes

CHP · Richmond

Emergency Repair on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Shuts Down Lanes

63% Left coverage: 8 sources

(KRON) -- Multiple lanes on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge have been shut down Monday afternoon due to emergency maintenance, Caltrans announced in a press release. Maintenance crews located "unsound, spalling deck concrete on the upper deck" of the bridge near Pier 25. Westbound (upper deck) One lane remains closed Eastbound (lower deck) Lanes 1 and 2: Open Lane 3: First half mile remains closed Lane 1 will stay open in both directions as cr…See the Story

Good Samaritan Rescues 4 People From Sinking Sailboat

Richmond, California · Richmond

Good Samaritan Rescues 4 People From Sinking Sailboat

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

By KGO Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, California (KGO) — Four people were rescued from a sinking boat by a good Samaritan in San Pablo Bay on Sunday. The Coast Guard says the incident happened around 2 p.m. between Richmond and San Rafael. Steve Fenton, the good Samaritan tells ABC7, the conditions on the water were rough at the time, when he noticed the sinking sailboat and went to help. No one was hurt. It’s unkno…See the Story

Craneway Pavilion pickleball courts in Richmond closed amid dispute

Richmond, California · Richmond

Craneway Pavilion pickleball courts in Richmond closed amid dispute

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RICHMOND — Chains have shackled the doors of Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion for weeks amid a dispute between the development company that leases the building from the city and a subtenant that has operated pickleball courts there for just over a year. Since March 2024, a pickleball club has operated out of the Craneway Pavilion, a former Ford plant, turned World War II vehicle assembly plant, turned event space that’s owned by the city of Richmond…See the Story

Families say WCCUSD needs better plan to support most vulnerable students

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Families say WCCUSD needs better plan to support most vulnerable students School district and community worked more closely this year to develop accountability plan to help address problems including absenteeism, low test scores and suspensions.Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize

In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs.Activism · Richmond Read Article

Man Spends Three Days Climbing an Electrical Structure in California: This Much We Know

Neighbors captured the moment a man spent at least three days perched on an electrical structure in Richmond, California. The unusual event caught the attention of passersby and workers in the area, as he was one of the most affected. The incident occurred last Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the area of First Street and Cutting Boulevard. The fire department and the crisis response program attempted to convince the man to come down. However, they wer…Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

RFD Moves Toward Better Medical Services

Richmond on May 27 moved forward with the beginnings of a years-long transition to the Fire Department offering paramedic services, a higher level of care.Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

Richmond man arrested for alleged rape

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RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond man has been charged after reportedly sexually attacking an individual, according to the Richmond Police Department. Michael T. Johnson, 34, was arrested for Rape, a Level 3 Felony. "Accountability isn't optional in Richmond," said Chief Kyle Weatherly. "If you commit violent crimes, we will find you, and we will hold you responsible." (Getty Images) This is an active investigation. Information will be updated as it b…Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

Painting for 50 Years, Outer Richmond Artist Still Creative in His 90s

The 90-year-old Outer Richmond resident never set out to be an artist. Born and raised in San Diego in 1934, Hudson said he was not the typical well-behaved child. He described himself as a “pretty bad juvenile delinquent” during this early period of his life.Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

Richmond Police Commission to Get New Investigator

“I cannot ignore the ethical red flags raised by an attorney whose sole job was to ensure the integrity of CPRC investigations,” said Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana, seen May 20, referring to previous Community Police Review Commission investigator Jerry Threet. “If we ignore this warning, we not only risk credibility, we risk legal liability.” (Screenshot captured by Samantha Kennedy / The CC Pulse) By Samantha Kennedy The Richmond C…Richmond, California · Richmond Read Article

Man who spent three days perched atop Richmond PG&E tower coaxed to safety - Local News Matters

A man who took up residence high in the armature of PG&E power structure was successfully coaxed down by authorities after spending three days in his precarious perch, Richmond police said.First responders keep watch on a PG&E power structure in Richmond during a standoff with a man who spent three days refusing to come down from atop the tower. The man finally descended Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, police said. (Richmond Police Department vi…PG&E · Richmond Read Article