Police Say Vandalism of Fairfield Bar is a Hate Crime
Thompson's Corner Saloon in unincorporated Fairfield is open and operating as usual after being vandalized with hateful graffiti in early August....
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Aug
07
Aug
Jury Recommends Death Penalty in 2018 Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
A jury recommended the death penalty after finding Robert Bowers guilty on 63 counts, including hate crimes, charges in the deaths of 11 synagogue congregants....
08
Jun
DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
17
Apr
DA’s Office Looking for Community Safety Panelists
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is seeking community safety panelists to help crime survivors recover from the trauma they have experienced....
30
Mar
More Antioch Officers Expected to Be Placed on Leave Amid Investigation Into Police Department
Antioch's mayor is expected to announce Thursday that an ongoing investigation into the city's Police Department has led to additional officers placed on leave....
22
Mar
Man Uses Stolen Truck to Ram Richmond Police Car Before Getting Stuck
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after allegedly running a stop sign and ramming a Richmond police cruiser....
24
Feb
Lawmaker Introduces Effort to Make Public Transit Safer
A new bill in the California Legislature would survey how safe people feel on public transit and provide recommendations to improve transit safety....
17
Feb
Antioch Police Apologize for Response Effort to Recent Burglaries
Antioch Police apologized to the community Thursday for its response to recent burglaries, which it said was partly due to staffing shortages....
14
Feb
Police Say Richmond Parkway Has Become Hotspot for Vehicle Crime
Richmond police said Monday the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway became a hotspot for catalytic converter thefts in January and has seen several carjackings....
12
Feb
Pandemic Pushed Arrests Down, Report Shows
Stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 could help explain why arrests were down in California from early 2020 to mid-2021....
01
Feb
Antioch Residents Fed Up With Recent Crime
Crime in Antioch rose in 2022 from 2021 but, overall, has declined over the past 10 years. Residents say there's still too much violence....
25
Jan
Crime Is Down in Richmond. New Reporting Could Push Numbers Back Up
Richmond Police says property and violent crimes have decreased, but changes in how it reports data could make the numbers go up even if crime doesn't....
20
Dec
Q&A: New Council Member Soheila Bana Stays Focused on Public Safety
Incoming Richmond City Council member Soheila Bana spoke to the Pulse about public safety and other city issues following her election....
08
Dec
California Leads Nation in Catalytic Converter Thefts, Which Richmond Motorists Know All Too Well
California leads the U.S. in catalytic converter thefts, and local police and auto mechanics say they are a huge issue in Richmond....
23
Nov
Soon-to-Be Former Richmond Representative Mark DeSaulnier Addresses City Council
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will remain in Congress but no longer represent Richmond, as he had since 2015, when the new term begins....
