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Crime in the City   -   May 19, 2025 What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety
What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety

Grandview Independent's weekly crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. MONDAY, MAY 12 Battery:

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   May 18, 2025 Birds “exploding” in East Richmond: the media coverage
Bernhard Avenue

The story of the mysterious bird deaths in one East Richmond neighborhood has gone international.  Last week, we learned several birds were found dead on Bernhard Avenue just outside of city limits in unincorporated Contra Costa County, prompting dramatic headlines about Richmond from several media outlets. The story, which was

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   May 16, 2025 On the agenda: CPRC probe, fee hikes, and park upgrades
On the agenda: CPRC probe, fee hikes, and park upgrades

At its May 20 meeting, the Richmond City Council will consider a call by two councilmembers to launch an independent legal investigation into potential ethical breaches and bias within the Community Police Review Commission. Also on the agenda: updates to the city’s Master Fee Schedule projected to raise $373,

by Soren Hemmila
May 14, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond
Eight Great things to do in Richmond

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best events happening in Richmond and highlight them here in our calendar. Thrive Thursdays @Nicholl Park Starting May 15, we will be hosting

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 13, 2025 Bay Area Council plans May 14 rally to push for reopening Richmond Bridge lane to cars
Bay Area Council plans May 14 rally to push for reopening Richmond Bridge lane to cars

Regional business association, the Bay Area Council, has announced plans for a workers rally on Wednesday to reopen the third westbound lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to cars. The business-sponsored advocacy organization has advocated for the pathway’s removal. The rally is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   May 13, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos El Rulas’ warehouse cathedral
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos El Rulas’ warehouse cathedral

When you think you’ve seen it all, you walk into a 23rd Street Taqueria and get blown away. Tacos El Rulas’ new space is nothing short of amazing.  It is a monument — a behemoth built inside what feels like a repurposed airplane hangar. It has concrete floors, towering ceilings,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   May 12, 2025 What happened in Richmond: crime & public safety May 5-11
Assault with Firearm

This week's crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. Richmond interactive crime map Monday,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   May 09, 2025 Emergency crews respond to crash between school bus and Subaru on Gaynor Avenue
Emergency crews respond to crash between school bus and Subaru on Gaynor Avenue

This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. An accident involving a school bus and an SUV at the corner of 26th Street and Gaynor Avenue brought first responders and neighbors to the scene just after 9 a.m. Friday. Neighbors say a White Subaru

by Linda Hemmila
What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety
Crime in the City   -   May 19, 2025 What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety

Grandview Independent's weekly crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. MONDAY, MAY 12 Battery:

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   May 19, 2025 What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety
What happened in Richmond: a week of crime & public safety

Grandview Independent's weekly crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. MONDAY, MAY 12 Battery:

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   May 18, 2025 Birds “exploding” in East Richmond: the media coverage
Bernhard Avenue

The story of the mysterious bird deaths in one East Richmond neighborhood has gone international.  Last week, we learned several birds were found dead on Bernhard Avenue just outside of city limits in unincorporated Contra Costa County, prompting dramatic headlines about Richmond from several media outlets. The story, which was

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   May 16, 2025 On the agenda: CPRC probe, fee hikes, and park upgrades
On the agenda: CPRC probe, fee hikes, and park upgrades

At its May 20 meeting, the Richmond City Council will consider a call by two councilmembers to launch an independent legal investigation into potential ethical breaches and bias within the Community Police Review Commission. Also on the agenda: updates to the city’s Master Fee Schedule projected to raise $373,

by Soren Hemmila
May 14, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond
Eight Great things to do in Richmond

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best events happening in Richmond and highlight them here in our calendar. Thrive Thursdays @Nicholl Park Starting May 15, we will be hosting

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 13, 2025 Bay Area Council plans May 14 rally to push for reopening Richmond Bridge lane to cars
Bay Area Council plans May 14 rally to push for reopening Richmond Bridge lane to cars

Regional business association, the Bay Area Council, has announced plans for a workers rally on Wednesday to reopen the third westbound lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to cars. The business-sponsored advocacy organization has advocated for the pathway’s removal. The rally is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   May 13, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos El Rulas’ warehouse cathedral
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Tacos El Rulas’ warehouse cathedral

When you think you’ve seen it all, you walk into a 23rd Street Taqueria and get blown away. Tacos El Rulas’ new space is nothing short of amazing.  It is a monument — a behemoth built inside what feels like a repurposed airplane hangar. It has concrete floors, towering ceilings,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   May 12, 2025 What happened in Richmond: crime & public safety May 5-11
Assault with Firearm

This week's crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the interactive crime map embedded below. Richmond interactive crime map Monday,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   May 09, 2025 Emergency crews respond to crash between school bus and Subaru on Gaynor Avenue
Emergency crews respond to crash between school bus and Subaru on Gaynor Avenue

This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. An accident involving a school bus and an SUV at the corner of 26th Street and Gaynor Avenue brought first responders and neighbors to the scene just after 9 a.m. Friday. Neighbors say a White Subaru

by Linda Hemmila
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