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mercurynews.com > 03/27/2026 > caltrans-lane-closure-near-richmond-san-rafael-bridge-almost-over

Caltrans: Lane closure near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge almost over

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (238+ words) The agency closed an eastbound lane on March 18 after a vehicle struck a steel support in an Interstate 580 undercrossing just east of the bridge. The closure is in the area of the Stenmark Drive ... A prolonged lane closure near the…...

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mercurynews.com > 03/25/2026 > richmond-renames-cesar-chavez-day-following-sexual-assault-claims

Richmond renames Cesar Chavez Day following sexual assault claims

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (617+ words) RICHMOND " Cesar Chavez will no longer be honored during a Richmond city holiday in one of the first renamings in the Bay Area after allegations of sexual abuse by women and girls against the celebrated labor rights activist came to…...

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mercurynews.com > 03/18/2026 > richmond-caltrans-repairs-eastbound-interstate-580-richmond-san-rafael-bridge

Caltrans repairs to delay eastbound I-580 drivers near Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (162+ words) RICHMOND " Eastbound drivers using the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will be slowed down while Caltrans workers make emergency repairs and inspections following a vehicle crash on an undercrossing, authorities said. Caltrans made emergency closures to the second and third lanes from…...

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mercurynews.com > 03/16/2026 > richmond-san-rafael-bridge-equity-study-set-to-proceed

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge equity study set to proceed

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (813+ words) Caltrans plans to launch a series of surveys, targeted interviews and focus groups over the next two years to understand the effects of the different uses of the westbound shoulder across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The San Francisco Bay Conservation…...

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mercurynews.com > 01/22/2026 > east-bay-hercules-interstate-80-closed-chp-major-police-activity

Richmond detective fatally shoots man during morning commute on I-80 near Hercules

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (441+ words) HERCULES " A Richmond police detective on his way to work shot and killed a man Thursday morning on Interstate 80 after authorities say the man charged at him holding a car jack. The shooting happened on westbound I-80 near the Highway 4 exit…...

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mercurynews.com > 01/07/2026 > alysa-lius-second-act-once-burned-out-by-skating-world-champ-now-setting-sights-on-olympic-glory

Alysa Liu’s second act: Once burned out by skating, world champ from Richmond setting sights on Olympic glory

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (803+ words) ST. LOUIS " It took Richmond's Alysa Liu walking away from figure skating at its highest level to find out who she was. Ultimately, she found her way back again. Once the up-and-coming darling of American figure skating, Liu had surprised…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/31/2025 > person-of-interest-in-richmond-homicide-turns-gun-on-self

Person of interest in Richmond homicide turns gun on self

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (227+ words) SAN PABLO " A person of interest in a fatal shooting at a Richmond eatery shot himself Tuesday in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department, according to police and media reports. The Richmond and San Pablo police departments…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/23/2025 > richmond-mayor-eduardo-martinez-pressured-resign

Pressure mounts for Richmond mayor to resign after controversial posts about Israel

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (916+ words) RICHMOND " Days after sharing a series of controversial social media posts related to Israel and a recent mass shooting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez is facing increased pressure to either repair and restore trust with the community or resign. Dozens of…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/15/2025 > richmond-shooting-victim-survives-police-investigate-no-arrests

Shooting in Richmond investigated; victim survives

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (117+ words) RICHMOND " A person survived a shooting and was hospitalized over the weekend, police said. The victim remained in stable condition and is expected to recover, according to Richmond police Lt. Donald Patchin. Police have not made any arrests, and they…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/03/2025 > salmon-thrown-at-people-vehicles-on-winchester-boulevard-in-campbell

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (215+ words) Retail Theft: Someone stole approximately 66 items worth about $2,000 in a store on South Bascom Avenue. The person who reported the theft discovered it after noticing bare shelves in the store. Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance to…...