Welcome to Grandview!
We are a hyper-local digital media publication offering news, information, and stories about the people who make Richmond, California, a great place to live.
About the name: Grandview Independent is rooted in Richmond's history. Grandview Terrace is the original name for what is now the North and East neighborhood, and "Independent" is a nod to Richmond's broadsheet daily newspaper, which was published daily until 1978.
About us: Grandview Independent is a news publication produced by Richmond journalists for Richmond people who love this city as much as we do. We are graduates of local schools and college journalism programs, and between us, we have worked for almost every Bay Area newsgroup and publication over the last twenty-plus years. We don't just live here; we grew up here and understand this complex and wonderful city's history, politics, and people well. We strongly believe in community journalism and work diligently to bring you the latest news.
• We exclusively cover Richmond
• We are unflappably neutral — you'll get no opinion from us
• We are not funded by corporations or grants; we are truly an independent news source
• We are reader-supported
All content is created by Grandview unless otherwise noted. Our Photos are available for purchase upon request.
Opinions and Letters to the Editor policy
We do not accept letters to the editor at this time, but we hope you will consider using the comment section to share your views and start a conversation. The rules are simple: Please be kind and mannerly with your comments. Robust debate is welcome and encouraged!
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Grandview Independent and its publishers reserve the right to refuse any ad for any reason without explanation. We will not publish any content deemed inflammatory or that contains inappropriate language or images. Advertising content does not reflect the views of the publication, and Grandview is not responsible for the accuracy of advertising content.
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Grandview Independent is published by Soren and Linda Hemmila,
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