Feb 11, 2025 · The City of Hercules and three police officers are facing a lawsuit claiming the officers used excessive force, including a Taser, on a man who was unable to respond to their commands because he had just suffered from an epileptic seizure.

Feb 24, 2025 · A Richmond man is among four Bay Area residents arrested and charged in Marin County as part of an undercover operation seeking to bust sexual predators on Feb. 13.. Marin County authorities described “Operation Broken Heart” as a single-day online-chat sting targeting adults trying to meet minors in person for lewd acts.

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Feb 14, 2025 · Craft retailer JOANN will immediately begin closing 530 stores nationwide, including the store at El Cerrito Plaza, in the wake of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, according to KRON4.. A company spokesperson called it a “difficult decision to make” given the impact to staff and customers, and said it also followed a “careful analysis of store ...

Feb 21, 2025 · A pedestrian was significantly injured in an alleged hit-and-run accident on Valley View Road in Richmond early Thursday, and police arrested a suspect later in the day with help from license plate reader technology.

Mar 10, 2025 · Student walkouts are reportedly being planned this week in protest of impending layoffs at the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD).. One flyer from the Kennedy High Leadership Instagram account encouraged students to walk out at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A separate flyer on the same page encourages students to walk out at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday.

Mar 3, 2025 · By Kathy Chouteau. An opportunity is on the horizon to enjoy the ultimate food & wine experience while supporting a local cause. “Sip & Savor” will offer an all-you-can-eat-and-drink food & wine festival slated for Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2851 Salesian Ave. in Richmond. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit RotaCare West Contra Costa, a free medical clinic that ...

Dec 31, 2024 · Although enforcement will not begin until July, Pinole businesses will no longer be allowed to use single-use plastic bags or plastic foodware starting Jan. 1. Enforcement on the new ban, […]

Mar 10, 2025 · Standing L – R: Roger Brown, District Manager, FoodMaxx District 12; George Pulido, Store Manager, FoodMaxx San Pablo and Piccinini-Tocco Outstanding Store Manager of the Year; Donovon Ford, Chief Operations Officer, The Save Mart Companies; Jim Perkins, President, The Save Mart Companies.