Richmond police are investigating a fatal shooting early Monday in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue, the city’s second deadly shooting in nine days. Richmond police identified the victim as 23-year-old Josue Cornejo of Richmond. At approximately 5:55 a.m. on November 17, the Richmond Police Department Communications
by Soren Hemmila
Car-napping season arrived in force across Richmond, where police recorded dozens of vehicle thefts, break-ins, and recoveries from November 10 to 16, alongside a steady mix of burglaries, assaults, and domestic violence calls. Richmond crime incidents A map shows the locations of police-reported incidents across Richmond during the week of
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider new policies on Tuesday requiring faster public updates after police shootings, approve roughly $12 million in construction and legal contracts, and advance a $1.5 million initiative to address systemic inequities facing the city's Black residents. New policies for police shooting transparency,
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include
by Linda Hemmila
City officials say a deal may be close with the current leaseholder of the historic Craneway Pavilion after months of private negotiations. City Councilmember Sue Wilson informed residents at the November 12 Marina Bay Neighborhood Council meeting that negotiations are ongoing, but they remain confidential due to legal requirements for
by Soren Hemmila
A vacant Walgreens building on Macdonald Avenue caught fire early Wednesday morning, sending Richmond firefighters into action before dawn. Richmond firefighters were dispatched just before 2:30 a.m. to the 1200 block of Macdonald Avenue, where smoke and flames were seen coming from the roofline of the old pharmacy,
by Soren Hemmila
A man killed in a Richmond shooting last weekend has been identified as 20-year-old Griffin Hammond of Richmond, officials said Wednesday. Police responded around 8:09 p.m. Saturday to multiple reports of gunfire near Potrero Avenue and Carlson Boulevard, according to the Richmond Police Department. Officers found Hammond suffering
by Soren Hemmila
Rolling up to Tortillerias La Numero Uno’s food trailer on 23rd Street feels like walking into a quiet celebration that the whole neighborhood agreed on without actually saying anything. The parking lot hums with that familiar hopefulness: people drifting in from the sidewalk, from cars, from down the block,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a fatal shooting early Monday in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue, the city’s second deadly shooting in nine days. Richmond police identified the victim as 23-year-old Josue Cornejo of Richmond. At approximately 5:55 a.m. on November 17, the Richmond Police Department Communications
by Soren Hemmila
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon after its charred framework had been left sitting amidst garbage and rubble for more than two years following a previous fire in 2023. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before
An early morning fire at Richmond's Mira Flores building has destroyed the roof and caused heavy interior damage to the more than 100-year-old structure, which is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The fire started around
Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as
Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January
A report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a
Residents woke to squealing tires, sirens, and a helicopter overhead when a sideshow brought an estimated 200 cars to the intersection of San Pablo and Solano Avenues early Sunday morning. Just before 2 am, police began clearing the sideshow, sending cars fleeing through the neighborhood north to Esmond and Mcbryde
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers
Richmond police are investigating a fatal shooting early Monday in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue, the city’s second deadly shooting in nine days. Richmond police identified the victim as 23-year-old Josue Cornejo of Richmond. At approximately 5:55 a.m. on November 17, the Richmond Police Department Communications
by Soren Hemmila
Car-napping season arrived in force across Richmond, where police recorded dozens of vehicle thefts, break-ins, and recoveries from November 10 to 16, alongside a steady mix of burglaries, assaults, and domestic violence calls. Richmond crime incidents A map shows the locations of police-reported incidents across Richmond during the week of
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider new policies on Tuesday requiring faster public updates after police shootings, approve roughly $12 million in construction and legal contracts, and advance a $1.5 million initiative to address systemic inequities facing the city's Black residents. New policies for police shooting transparency,
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include
by Linda Hemmila
City officials say a deal may be close with the current leaseholder of the historic Craneway Pavilion after months of private negotiations. City Councilmember Sue Wilson informed residents at the November 12 Marina Bay Neighborhood Council meeting that negotiations are ongoing, but they remain confidential due to legal requirements for
by Soren Hemmila
A vacant Walgreens building on Macdonald Avenue caught fire early Wednesday morning, sending Richmond firefighters into action before dawn. Richmond firefighters were dispatched just before 2:30 a.m. to the 1200 block of Macdonald Avenue, where smoke and flames were seen coming from the roofline of the old pharmacy,
by Soren Hemmila
A man killed in a Richmond shooting last weekend has been identified as 20-year-old Griffin Hammond of Richmond, officials said Wednesday. Police responded around 8:09 p.m. Saturday to multiple reports of gunfire near Potrero Avenue and Carlson Boulevard, according to the Richmond Police Department. Officers found Hammond suffering
by Soren Hemmila
Rolling up to Tortillerias La Numero Uno’s food trailer on 23rd Street feels like walking into a quiet celebration that the whole neighborhood agreed on without actually saying anything. The parking lot hums with that familiar hopefulness: people drifting in from the sidewalk, from cars, from down the block,
by Soren Hemmila