60-Year-Old Shot, Killed Wednesday Evening
Melvin Stewart, 60, died after being shot Wednesday. It is considered Richmond's sixth homicide of 2022 so far and is being investigated....
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Apr
27
Mar
Calls to Oust Contra Costa Sheriff Intensify
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors heard demands Tuesday to remove Sheriff David Livingston over his support of convicted former deputy Andrew Hall....
20
Dec
Police Adapting to Changing Expectations, Says Acting Richmond Chief
Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona talks to the Pulse about mental health crisis calls, traffic enforcement, staffing shortages and more....
14
Oct
Police Chief French Put on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation
A domestic violence restraining order has been filed against Richmond Police Chief Bisa French and her husband, Oakland Police Sgt. Lee French. ...
23
Sep
Richmond Explores Ways To Hinder Auto Sideshows
Citizens' arrests and license plate readers are just two methods Richmond Police might use to try to put a stop to illegal auto sideshows....
23
Jun
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead as Homicides Surge in Richmond
Two suspects are wanted after eight people were shot and three of them killed, bringing Richmond's homicide total so far this year up to 11....
21
Jun
Q&A: Richmond Police Chief Bisa French Looks Ahead After $3 Million Cut
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said she wants to work with the community as she considers changes following the decision to cut the police budget....
17
Jun
City Council Cuts $3 Million, 12 Positions From Police Department
After months of debate, the Richmond City Council voted to reduce the police budget and use the money for other public safety measures....
17
Jun
Richmond Rallies to Defund Police
Community members spoke out about criminal justice, experiences with police and why they want to see the police budget decrease....
04
Jun
Richmond Conflicted on Reallocating Police Funds
Read about the ongoing debate over whether to shift city funds away from the Richmond Police Department and then take our survey....
24
May
A Year After George Floyd’s Death, Cal Police Reform Efforts Still Facing Resistance
California Black lawmakers have introduced several police reform bills, but a year after George Floyd's death, they say change is slow to come....
11
May
City Council Supports Task Force Recommendations to Reallocate Police Funds
The Richmond City Council voted to direct city staff to include guidance from the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force as the city budget is drafted....
03
May
Richmond Has Fewer Police Officers Amid Budget Reallocation Talks
Across the U.S., many officers are leaving law enforcement. The Richmond Police Department is no exception as it deals with budgeting and staffing concerns....
21
Apr
Contra Costa DA Charges Danville Officer in 2018 Fatal Shooting
Last month, Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall shot and killed a man. This week, he was charged in another man's death. Both men killed had mental illness....
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
