State Senator Seeks Newsom’s Help for Antioch Police
Antioch's police force is struggling to maintain public safety due to its low number of officers with the department under investigation and many on leave....
25
Oct
18
Oct
Richmond Police Looking for 63-Year-Old Woman Missing Since Saturday
Della Klien was last seen Saturday in the 2800 block of Salesian Avenue. Anyone who may have seen Klien should call police dispatch at (510) 233-1214....
02
Oct
‘It’s Ridiculous’: Antioch Struggles With Low Police Staffing
A presentation on police staffing levels at the Sept. 26 Antioch City Council meeting showed the department struggles to keep up with workloads....
14
Sep
Richmond Moves Forward With Community Crisis Response
Once implemented, the Community Crisis Response Program would respond to low-level 911 calls in Richmond that often have longer response rates by police....
13
Sep
Antioch Council Reverses Decision, Won’t Control Hiring, Firing Police Chiefs
After voting at its last meeting to take control of the hiring and firing of the police chief, the Antioch City Council decided against this transfer of power....
24
Aug
Antioch City Council Will Control Hiring, Firing of Police Chiefs
Amid federal indictments of Antioch officers and requests for federal oversight, the City Council is taking control of the city’s police chief position....
23
Aug
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Triple Shooting
Three people in a vehicle were shot Sunday after being chased by unknown suspects through Richmond and into El Cerrito, police said Tuesday....
17
Aug
Richmond Homicide Numbers Continue to Trend Downward
With six murders in the first seven months of this year, the city of Richmond is on track for one of its lowest homicide rates in more than 20 years....
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
07
Aug
Civil Rights Attorneys Formally Ask DOJ to Investigate Antioch Police
The attorneys represent 13 plaintiffs so far in two lawsuits against Antioch police, alleging civil rights violations, among other allegations....
02
Aug
U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Presents Supervisors With Funds for Police Training
The $1.18 million from the federal government is meant to train Contra Costa police on "adolescent development and effective youth interaction."...
23
Jul
Antioch Officers, Chief Don’t Show Up for Hearing on Racial Justice Act
Antioch police officers subpoenaed to testify didn't appear for a hearing over whether they — and other officers — violated California's Racial Justice Act....
20
Jul
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford Announces Retirement From Embattled Department Wednesday Night
During what's likely the department's most serious crisis in recent history, Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford said Wednesday he's retiring, effective Aug. 11....
10
Jul
Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting at Richmond Home With 53 Firearms, Live Grenade
Richmond police have released video of officers shooting and killing a man in Point Richmond while serving a search warrant last month....
28
Jun
Update: Possible Explosive Device Found at Home Where Police Shot Suspect Wednesday Morning
Authorities briefly evacuated homes Wednesday after a possible explosive device was found at a Point Richmond house where police fatally shot a suspect....
