Dennis Richmond, a beloved Bay Area newsman and trailblazing Black journalist, died Wednesday, his former news channel, KTVU announced. He was 81.

Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement, died Wednesday at the age of 81.

Dennis Richmond made a lasting impact on the community through his work with Ala Costa Centers, a Berkeley-based nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. He often emceed ...

Legendary Bay Area news anchor Dennis Richmond, one of the nation’s first Black anchors of a major market TV newscast who spent 40 years with Oakland’s KTVU, died Wednesday, the station announced.

Legendary KTVU news anchor Dennis Richmond, left, shown interviewing former California Gov. Gray Davis, died Wednesday. He was 81. Originally Published: February 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM PST ...

Richmond was a native of Toledo, Ohio and moved to California after a stint in the U.S. Army. He took a job as a part-time clerk typist at KTVU and quickly rose in the ranks as a reporter before ...

Dennis Richmond, KTVU-TV anchor of 32 years, died Wednesday in Grass Valley, California. He was 81 years old. Richmond, known for his prominent mustache and perpetually calm demeanor, was an ...