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A motorcyclist operating without license plates was arrested Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit and crash led to the ...
06/18/2026

A motorcyclist operating without license plates was arrested Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit and crash led to the discovery of 108 grams of m**hamphetamine, according to police.

A motorcyclist operating without license plates was arrested Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit and crash led to the discovery of 108 grams of m**hamphetamine. An officer attempted to initiate […]

Update: arrest made in the Potrero Avenue homicide.
06/17/2026

Update: arrest made in the Potrero Avenue homicide.

The Richmond Police Department arrested 61-year-old Richmond resident Victor Blacknell Tuesday following a fatal altercation between siblings. Officers responded at approximately 9:09 p.m. to a home in the 4500 block […]

The funds will help close a gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail at Tennent and Railroad avenues, install a new pedestrian...
06/17/2026

The funds will help close a gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail at Tennent and Railroad avenues, install a new pedestrian crossing signal at San Pablo and Fifth avenues, and pave five local streets with rubberized asphalt.

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The City of Pinole is preparing to improve its streets, trails, and crosswalks after securing three separate grants. The West Contra Costa Transportation Commission approved $700,000 in Subregional Transportation Mitigation […]

The alleged thefts occurred at the Sheriff's Property Services Unit office in Concord.
06/17/2026

The alleged thefts occurred at the Sheriff's Property Services Unit office in Concord.

A temporary per-diem deputy with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was arrested this afternoon for stealing from the Property Services Unit office in Concord, authorities announced. Kevin Lee, 62, […]

Richmond police thanked the community for their patience during the ongoing investigation and said more details will be ...
06/17/2026

Richmond police thanked the community for their patience during the ongoing investigation and said more details will be released when available.

The Richmond Police Department launched a homicide investigation Tuesday night after a person was killed in the 4500 block of Potrero Avenue. Police have not released further details, including the […]

The community member handmade 30 blankets and gave them to the police department to pass out to children in need. The Ri...
06/17/2026

The community member handmade 30 blankets and gave them to the police department to pass out to children in need.

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The Richmond Police Department is sharing a big thank you to a local resident known as “Grandma Karen” for helping kids in the community. Grandma Karen spent her own time […]

One bite becomes a recommendation. One box becomes a disappearing act.The Richmond Standard is sponsored by Chevron.
06/17/2026

One bite becomes a recommendation. One box becomes a disappearing act.

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By Kathy Chouteau It started, as many great food tips do, at a party. At a recent graduation party for her son and friends in El Cerrito, host Christa Daugherty, […]

Mike and Renee Rowland, the owners of Sam’s Dog House, announced they are closing the restaurant to “begin a new chapter...
06/16/2026

Mike and Renee Rowland, the owners of Sam’s Dog House, announced they are closing the restaurant to “begin a new chapter in our lives.”

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A neighborhood favorite on San Pablo Dam Road is closing its doors. Mike and Renee Rowland, the owners of Sam’s Dog House, announced they are closing the restaurant for good […]

Permitting delays and higher than anticipated project costs are cited as reasons for the postponement.The Richmond Stand...
06/16/2026

Permitting delays and higher than anticipated project costs are cited as reasons for the postponement.

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The City of Hercules announced it has postponed the upcoming Refugio Lake Restoration Project due to permitting delays and higher than anticipated project costs. The project aims to remove sediment, […]

Richmond police officers confirmed a noise violation at a home Saturday night by using a handheld decibel meter at the p...
06/16/2026

Richmond police officers confirmed a noise violation at a home Saturday night by using a handheld decibel meter at the property line. The action came after neighbors complained multiple times about loud music.

Richmond police officers went to a home Saturday night after neighbors complained multiple times about loud music. When officers got to the house, they used a handheld decibel meter at […]

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