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What's the Buzz   -   Jul 21, 2026 What's the Buzz: Cafe Gran Milan
What's the Buzz: Cafe Gran Milan

In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think

by Linda Hemmila
Arts & Culture   -   Jul 14, 2026 Richmond's murals get a little TLC
Richmond's murals get a little TLC

Two of Richmond's beloved murals, created in the 1990s by artist John Wehrle, are being restored in a collaboration with Caltrans and the City of Richmond, according to project lead Richard Muro Salazar. The work is being done by hand with the help of local artists who are

by Linda Hemmila
What's the Buzz   -   Jul 14, 2026 What's the Buzz: Point Richmond's Roma Caffe and Bar
What's the Buzz: Point Richmond's Roma Caffe and Bar

Grandview Independent · GrandEATS What's the Buzz Reviewing coffee shops around Richmond, CA ☕ 0stops visited

by Linda Hemmila
Community   -   Jul 04, 2026 Richmond's annual July 3rd event brings joy
Richmond's annual July 3rd event brings joy

Richmond's July 3 celebration – one of the city's largest annual events – brings thousands of excited locals to the waterfront each year for a day at the marina and a 20-minute fireworks spectacular, and this year was no exception. Every conceivable parking space, and some that

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Jul 03, 2026 Plaque celebrates Santa Fe Market's place in Richmond's founding story
Plaque celebrates Santa Fe Market's place in Richmond's founding story

A small group of history enthusiasts gathered at the corner of West Richmond and Washington Avenues on Friday afternoon to celebrate the placing of a plaque telling the story of the 100-year-old Santa Fe Market in Point Richmond. The plaque, a project of the Point Richmond History Association,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 31, 2026 Hilltop Mall becomes evacuation hub during Richmond emergency preparedness drill
Hilltop Mall becomes evacuation hub during Richmond emergency preparedness drill

On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do

by Linda Hemmila
Breaking News   -   May 16, 2026 Saturday morning car crash shakes up neighborhood
Saturday morning car crash shakes up neighborhood

A Saturday morning crash at one of Richmond's notorious intersections was the result of a speeding driver fleeing in a stolen vehicle, according to witnesses. Neighbors say the crash occurred when the two cars collided at the intersection of 26th Street and Gaynor Avenue in the city'

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   May 15, 2026 Eight Great things to do in Richmond
Eight Great things to do in Richmond

Each week, Grandview Independent highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include: last chance to see The Gods of Comedy at the Masquer's Playhouse in their final weekend, plenty of live music, an

by Linda Hemmila
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