Richmond police detectives are investigating a homicide after three people were shot, one fatally, in the 3100 block of Pullman Avenue on Saturday, May 11.   Officers responded the area on a report of a shooting and locating three victims suffering from at least one gunshot wound. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene.   Homicide detectives responded and assumed the investigation, which remains ongoing. No arrests, suspects or possible motive have been announced in the case. The post Richmond police investigate fatal shooting on Pullman Avenue appeared first o ..read more

By Mike Aldax Rumil Mitchell signed up for the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) because he wanted a change in his life and career trajectory. Eighteen weeks later, Mitchell not only graduated from the program, he’s about to embark upon his first job as operator trainee at Chevron Richmond. Mitchell’s classmate, 31-year-old Cameron, had a similar reason to join the ROP, which preps participants for high-demand careers in the fuels and petrochemicals industries. “I never graduated high school,” Cameron said. “I have an 8th grade education. So this is the first time I actually completed someth ..read more

Richmond is rolling out a new membership pricing model for its recently relaunched electric bikeshare service and is also surveying residents on possible locations for the installation of two new bike hubs. The Today e-bikeshare service’s new membership structure, which launches Monday, May 20, includes options for Pay As You Go ($1 to unlock your ride and then 20 cents per minute); Daily Rider Pass ($2 a day buys two 15-minute rides, with subsequent usage charged at 20 cents per minute); Monthly Explorer Pass (two 30-minute riders per day at $80 per month); and Monthly Commuter Pass (80 per m ..read more

Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. Note that activity shared in these segments are provided only as an overview, and do not reflect the entirety of service calls and reports taken throughout each shift. 4/29 – COMMERCIAL BURGLARY Officers responded to the 1000 block of Macdonald Ave for a report of a theft. The victim reported the two suspects entered the establishment, took items and exited without paying. The suspects returned to the establishment after loading the stolen items into a parked vehicle. Officers co ..read more

By Mike Kinney Dr. Rev. Dr. ‘Ofa Ha’unga is leaving her post at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Richmond after an impactful seven years serving the congregation. Her final day at St. Luke’s will be June 30. She has been next assigned to lead Methodist Church in Oakland. Her replacement has yet to be announced. Members of the community bid adieu to the reverend at a Mother’s Day banquet at the church. Rev. Ofa’s tenure brought increased membership to the church, scholarships to college students in the church, and critical infrastructure improvements, including repairs on sanctuary beams a ..read more

St. David School is now enrolling for its preschool and inviting local families to tour the program. The program offers full-time (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.), half day (8 a.m. to noon) and school day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) options for potty trained students from ages 2 years and 9 months to 5 years. Tours can be set up by calling the school office at (510) 232-2283 or visiting the school website at www.st.davidschool.org. The post St. David Preschool now enrolling appeared first on Richmond Standard ..read more

By Kathy Chouteau A onetime Major League Baseball scout and Kennedy High second baseman threw out the first pitch last week when the Oakland A’s took on the Texas Rangers. Rodney “Alamo” Brown, well known around town as a Richmond community advocate, was invited by the team to throw out the first pitch in the first game as the A’s defeated the Texas Rangers 9-2 in a double header Wednesday, May 8 at the Oakland Coliseum. The A’s cited Brown on social media as that week’s “Community Champion” and said he is “Dedicated to serving our neighbors in need as a community volunteer and public servant ..read more

By Mike Aldax and Kathy Chouteau A growing park in the heart of the Iron Triangle will soon become a community resource hub throughout the year and during emergencies thanks to a new, $10 million grant. California’s Strategic Growth Council recently awarded the grant to the Pogo Park, the nonprofit staffed by residents of the Iron Triangle that works to turn underserved spaces into flourishing neighborhood parks. The grant is being used to create Contra Costa County’s first Community Resilience Center (CRC) at Harbour-8 Park, located at Harbour Way on the Richmond Greenway. Pogo Park began tra ..read more

By Kathy Chouteau Big band-style music will fill the air aboard the Red Oak Victory when the ship’s “Spring Swing” hits the decks Saturday, April 20 from 6-10 p.m. on the Richmond shoreline. “Our Spring Swing will feature live 30s-40s big band music from the George Cole Orchestra,” said the ship’s crew on Facebook, encouraging swing dancers to attend in vintage clothing. However, those who aren’t dancers or that type of clothing are “just as welcome,” said the crew, with tours of the WWII-era ship, music, food and cocktails on hand. The Factory Bar will travel across Richmond to serve up beer ..read more

The suspect in a homicide in the 300 block of South 36th Street on Wednesday was located and arrested the following day with help from an outside law enforcement agency, according to the Richmond Police Department. RPD detectives identified the suspect after “working throughout the day and night,” police said. The suspect’s identity wasn’t immediately released. At 5:51 a.m. Wednesday, Richmond police dispatch received a call about a disturbance in the area, with the caller reporting that a person had been injured and needed medical help. First responders arrived and found the victim, who died ..read more