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Linda Hemmila

With 25 years of experience in media and publishing, I develop content, edit, contribute photos, and write the occasional story. Former Historic Preservation Commissioner; Society of Professional Journalists and ACES editing society member.

Linda Hemmila's Work 362 Articles
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 left one person with minor injuries and several cars damaged. Neighbors say a White Subaru Forester and a school

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 09, 2025 BART service resumes after system-wide outage, riders still facing delays
BART service resumes after system-wide outage, riders still facing delays

This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. BART service has resumed system-wide following a major disruption Thursday morning caused by a computer networking problem that halted train service across the entire system. While trains are now running again, BART officials warn that riders

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   May 06, 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 in our calendar. MIDNIGHT KITCHEN @Rigger's Loft Wine Co Saturday, May 10, 2

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 03, 2025 Early morning fire guts Exotic Clouds smoke shop
Early morning fire guts Exotic Clouds smoke shop

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Apr 30, 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 in Richmond and highlight them in our calendar. First Friday Out! @Windchaser Wine Co. Friday, May 2nd, 4 p.m. - 8

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Apr 23, 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 in Richmond and highlight them in our calendar. OTHER DESERT CITIES @Masquers Playhouse April 25 – May 18, 2025 Brooke Wyeth returns

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 21, 2025 Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion
Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion

Viridi, a manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, announced Monday that it has acquired the former Moxion Power production facility at Richmond's Portside Commerce Center. Viridi hopes the new 40,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will create a West Coast presence for the battery manufacturer,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 18, 2025 Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors
Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors

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

by Linda Hemmila
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