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Richmond Police called to Occupy Oakland protest

The Richmond Police Department sent 13 officers to assist with crowd control at the Occupy Oakland protest Tuesday evening.

Homeless in Richmond: The story of one man who must leave the street he calls home

For almost 20 years, Ized Stewart has lived outside on the corner of 24th Street and Barrett Avenue. He’s a familiar presence, known to a...

Richmond Explorers set bar high at state competition

Generally, when you sit a 19-year-old at a table with a reporter, it’s a classic recipe for one-word answers and evasive glances at the ground....

Daytime curfew enforces accountability

The ominous gray clouds creeping over the hills and dampness blanketing the city tell Sgt. Eddie Russell it’s going to be a slow day. “Rain...

Kicked to the curb: Undocumented residents’ struggle to stay behind the wheel

On Aug. 8, Pedro Gutierrez was driving to his job as a carpenter in his black 1992 Ford Mustang. He turned off Cutting Boulevard just...

Cops bust illegal night club, close building

After responding to a series of boisterous parties characterized by out-of-town, late-night revelers, police shut down an illegal underground club in the Iron Triangle known...

Police still holding home invasion parolee suspect

The Richmond Police Department is still holding a suspect in relation to a home invasion turned homicide late last month, but hasn’t formally charged the...

Two killed in 24-hour period in South Richmond

All three of the city’s homicide victims this year were shot and killed in South Richmond, find out how the city and the community are...

‘Nacho’ defaces city, leaves few clues

Police are on the hunt for “Nacho,” a shadowy, elusive tagger who defaces the city under the cover of night.

New hires at the Richmond Police Department

In the past few years Richmond has hired nearly 50 new police officers.

Officers testify in Richmond gang rape case

Hearings begin for seven suspects charged in connection with rape of Richmond High student.

Walking toward a bright future

Seventy young people learn life skills while safeguarding city streets with the police.

Combatting the invisible problem

If you want to control crime, you must control your known criminals, says Lt. Threets.