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Dec 09, 2022 Post-election debate debacle continues
Post-election debate debacle continues

Adding another layer to already complicated election results, District 2 candidate Andrew Butt is now questioning the votes cast by two people who live on boats in the Marina Bay Harbor. According to social media posts by County Supervisor John Gioia, "Attorney Daniel Butt is seeking to throw out

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Dec 08, 2022 Technology helps to bring Richmond’s history to life
Technology helps to bring Richmond’s history to life

Rooted in Richmond invites visitors to take a self-guided tour through the city’s history, including some of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods. The tour provides a glimpse of the past in a way few have experienced. An app, created by Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission, is available on all

by Linda Hemmila
Dec 08, 2022 Stormy weather ahead for Richmond
Stormy weather ahead for Richmond

With more rain and wind on the way, it's always a good idea to plan ahead. PG&E has been spotted all over Richmond repairing poles and doing other work, and with a wind advisory and more rain on the way, the work is certainly appreciated. Did

by Linda Hemmila
Dec 07, 2022 Butt requests recount for city council seat
Butt requests recount for city council seat

Andrew Butt, who lost the city election name pull tie-breaker, has requested a recount. County Supervisor John Gioia announced the recount in a post on Twitter. "The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has been notified that Andrew Butt in Richmond and Joy Motts in Antioch have requested

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Dec 07, 2022 Sideshows are the main event in Richmond
Sideshows are the main event in Richmond

Richmond played host to several sideshows over the weekend, attracting hundreds of cars and onlookers from Friday to Sunday night as police worked to stop the shows and disperse the crowds. Officers responded to 45th and Macdonald Avenue after a group of about fifty cars gathered in what appeared to

by Linda Hemmila
Dec 06, 2022 Council race decided by name pull
Council race decided by name pull

Cesar Zepeda has won Richmond's city council race after his name was pulled from a bag in city council chambers Tuesday morning, breaking a tie for the District 2 seat. City Clerk Pamela Christian selected Zepeda's name after placing his and Andrew Butt's names

by Linda Hemmila
Dec 05, 2022 'Tis the Season. . .
'Tis the Season. . .

If you or someone you know has COVID-19 or the flu, you are not alone. What many thought was an uptick in positive COVID cases following the Thanksgiving holiday has turned out to be more of a bump than a slight tick. According to Contra Costa Health Services, the

by Linda Hemmila
Dec 04, 2022 Event Calendar
Event Calendar

Grandview Independent features events in Richmond and other nearby locations. If we have overlooked your event and you'd like to see it listed here, please email: grandviewindependentnews@gmail.com Week of December 5th, 2022 Amélie the Musical Nov 11, 8 PM – Dec 10, 2 PM Masquers Playhouse 105

by Linda Hemmila
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