Richmond jail inmate dead after being found unresponsive, sheriff's office says
A man who was an inmate of the West County Detention Facility in Richmond died in custody on Monday, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
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A man who was an inmate of the West County Detention Facility in Richmond died in custody on Monday, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
The body of a person who was electrocuted was found in an underground utility vault in Richmond following a reported explosion Tuesday morning, authorities said.
A man's body was found after an underground electrical vault exploded in Richmond on Tuesday. Kevin Ko reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The body of a person was found following an explosion in an underground utility vault in Richmond Tuesday morning, authorities said. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4fVK25l Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District reopened on Monday, but one stayed closed. Stege Elementary in Richmond was abruptly shuttered a few weeks ago to deal with major structural problems. Now, parents who expected the repairs to take months are being told it could be years before they can return to their neighborhood campus.
Richmond police arrested the man who sparked a nine-hour neighborhood lockdown Monday by standing on a porch waving around what police believed could've been a firearm.
The Richmond City Council on Wednesday officially accepted a settlement with Chevron, bringing the city more than $500 million over 10 years.
A memorial was held Tuesday for 18-year-old Ricardo Ramirez, who was fatally shot by LAPD while he was on vacation with his friends in Southern California. Anne Makovec reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged the driver who crashed into the vehicle of a Richmond 16-year-old on July 15 with murder.
On Tuesday, environmentalists in Richmond celebrated a long-sought victory when the East Bay Regional Park District voted unanimously to accept Point Molate as the newest addition to the park system.
There was a scary scene at the eastern entrance to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday afternoon when a car burst into flames.
On Tuesday, environmentalists in Richmond celebrated a long-sought victory when the East Bay Regional Park District voted unanimously to accept Point Molate as the newest addition to the park system. The land will now be preserved as outdoor space for the public, despite years of struggles with developers. John Ramos reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a suspected drunk driver in Richmond early Monday morning.
Richmond police say a man wanted for a June homicide on Richmond Parkway was arrested in Nebraska last week.
A man who has volunteered at several churches in the East Bay has been arrested and charged with rape for allegedly abusing a girl over the span of several years, police in Richmond announced Friday.
A track maintenance vehicle derailed near the 19th Street Station in Oakland, forcing BART to cancel its Red Line service between Richmond and Millbrae stations for Wednesday, transit officials said.
Richmond police say they are increasing the number of officers on patrol after three people were shot and killed in two separate cases this week.
Three people died after two shootings that took place hours apart in Richmond, police announced Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council will decide whether to move forward with a tax measure for the refinery.
On Tuesday, the Richmond City Council is expected to decide on ballot measure that would tax the city’s oil refineries, which is expected to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Katie Nielsen reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Northern California woman who worked as an accountant for a paving business in Richmond admitted to embezzling nearly $1 million from the company, prosecutors said.
A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally.
During WWII, millions of "Rosies" helped set the groundwork for historic military operations such as D-Day, when more than 100,000 Allied Troops landed on the beaches of Normandy.
Multiple Richmond Fire Department units were able to knock down a brush fire that closed the westbound off-ramp of Interstate Highway 80 near Blume Drive and Richmond Parkway.
Neighbors hoping to see long-abandoned Hilltop Mall in Richmond become something more just got a long-awaited update from the city and the site owner last week.
People gathered at San Francisco City Hall for the 11th annual World Day of Remembrance for Traffic victims. The day honors the millions of individuals hurt and killed in traffic crashes each year.
Moses Moody hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors defeated New Orleans 124-106 in what was also James Borrego's debut as Pelicans interim coach.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
On Sunday, the city of Vallejo welcomed home the local hero, paying tribute to the kid who reached the highest pinnacle in sports but never forgot where he came from.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
People gathered at San Francisco City Hall for the 11th annual World Day of Remembrance for Traffic victims. The day honors the millions of individuals hurt and killed in traffic crashes each year.
Moses Moody hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors defeated New Orleans 124-106 in what was also James Borrego's debut as Pelicans interim coach.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
On Sunday, the city of Vallejo welcomed home the local hero, paying tribute to the kid who reached the highest pinnacle in sports but never forgot where he came from.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
People gathered at San Francisco City Hall for the 11th annual World Day of Remembrance for Traffic victims. The day honors the millions of individuals hurt and killed in traffic crashes each year.
Police said the marine unit was responding to a call for service around 5:30 p.m. when they saw an unresponsive person in the water at Pier 43, near Jefferson Street and Embarcadero.
When they arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but one of them was declared deceased at the hospital, police said.
According to the NWS, isolated thunderstorms are possible Sunday night into Monday morning. There will be a chance of minor flooding.
Some people living in Outer Richmond near Ocean Beach are still shaken up after a shooting last Saturday.
On Sunday, the city of Vallejo welcomed home the local hero, paying tribute to the kid who reached the highest pinnacle in sports but never forgot where he came from.
Police said a man in his 60s was cycling southbound on Telegraph Avenue when he was struck by a driver traveling northbound.
According to the NWS, isolated thunderstorms are possible Sunday night into Monday morning. There will be a chance of minor flooding.
For former Skyline High School and NFL player William Blackwell Jr., the news of Coach John Beam's death has been devastating.
On Saturday, at community events in West Oakland, residents spoke out about how the violence was impacting a city that, at times, has become desensitized to tragedy.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
Now in its 29th year, the Arab Film Festival is underway across the Bay Area, bringing films and filmmakers from across the Arab world to local audiences.
A father has died and his 7-year-old daughter went missing after they were swept into the Pacific Ocean in Monterey County on Friday, authorities said.
Prosecutors in Monterey County said three suspected gang members will face trial on six counts of homicide and other felony charges following the murders of two cousins and a separate deadly mass shooting at a house party last year.
California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy soils, and one small Bay Area farm is reaping the benefits.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced that tolling on the new Express Lanes on Interstate 80 in Solano County will begin in December, with drivers being required to pay tolls every day of the week.
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A hiker who suffered an injury along a steep section of coastline in Sonoma County over the weekend had to be evacuated by helicopter in a rescue recorded on a flight officer's body-worn camera, which also captured a bit of levity during the tense operation.
Around 11:40 a.m., the driver of a Tesla and a cyclist got into an altercation, and at some point, during the confrontation, a knife was taken out.
University of Washington Huskies women's soccer player Mia Hamant has died months after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, the school announced.
Moses Moody hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points, and the Golden State Warriors defeated New Orleans 124-106 in what was also James Borrego's debut as Pelicans interim coach.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes in his return from a toe injury, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22.
Philipp Grubauer stopped all 19 shots he faced in relief of injured Matt Murray, and the Seattle Kraken got two goals from Jaden Schwartz to help beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
The Glow Riders, announced earlier this week as the city's replacement for the departed Modesto Nuts, introduced former San Francisco Giants first baseman J.T. Snow on Wednesday as the team's inaugural skipper.
When they arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but one of them was declared deceased at the hospital, police said.
A traffic stop in San Mateo County early Friday resulted in the recovery of stolen firearms and tools from a Santa Cruz County burglary, along with the arrest of two suspects, authorities said.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
Prosecutors in Monterey County said three suspected gang members will face trial on six counts of homicide and other felony charges following the murders of two cousins and a separate deadly mass shooting at a house party last year.
More than 300 people have been arrested by San Francisco police over the span of two weeks in a crackdown on illegal drug activity, police announced Thursday.
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta International Airport, the first airport in California to feature the driverless rides.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
The parents of Zane Shamblin, a 23-year-old from Texas who died by suicide this summer, are pointing the finger at ChatGPT and are now suing its maker, San Francisco-based OpenAI.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said.
KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization founded in San Francisco, has released new data predicting a 26% increase in health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act coverage next year.
Waiting and seeing is not often the strategy employed when it comes to treating breast cancer, but a new clinical trial by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers are doing just that.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over claims the school system allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination.
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
After one week on the job, recently appointed San Francisco supervisor Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz announced late Thursday that she is resigning.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
In his San Bruno studio, part workshop, part wonderland, empty spray paint cans don't end up in the trash. They're transformed into "Killer Cans," brightly colored monsters with big personalities and toothy grins that are shaking up the art world.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The body of a 7-year-old girl who went missing along the Big Sur coast after a wave pulled her and her family into the ocean on Friday has been recovered, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday.
People gathered at San Francisco City Hall for the 11th annual World Day of Remembrance for Traffic victims. The day honors the millions of individuals hurt and killed in traffic crashes each year.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
On Sunday, the city of Vallejo welcomed home the local hero, paying tribute to the kid who reached the highest pinnacle in sports but never forgot where he came from.
One suspect has been arrested after a shooting in San Francisco's Mission District let one person dead and another fighting for their life.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.