Dennis Richmond, Trailblazing Bay Area News Anchor, Dies at 81

Richmond, one of the first Black anchors in a major TV market, led KTVU's 'Ten O'Clock News' to decades of success.

Dennis Richmond passed away in Grass Valley, California, with his wife Deborah by his side.
He was a pioneering figure in broadcast journalism, becoming one of the first Black anchors of a major-market TV newscast in 1976.
Richmond anchored KTVU's 'Ten O'Clock News' for over 30 years, making it the Bay Area's top-rated nightly newscast during his tenure.
Known for his calm demeanor and professionalism, he provided trusted coverage of major events like the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
Richmond retired in 2008 after a 40-year career at KTVU and remained a beloved figure in the Bay Area community.