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News   -   Jun 14, 2025 ‘No Kings’ movement sparks multiple anti-Trump protests in West Contra Costa
‘No Kings’ movement sparks multiple anti-Trump protests in West Contra Costa

Hundreds of West Contra Costa County residents gathered on Saturday afternoon in El Sobrante, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Hercules to participate in a national day of action called "No Kings," protesting what organizers described as increasingly authoritarian politics. The demonstration, organized by Indivisible West Contra Costa County,

by Soren Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Jun 14, 2025 Point Richmond’s free summer concert series opens with Chris James & the Showdowns
Point Richmond’s free summer concert series opens with Chris James & the Showdowns

The Point Richmond Music Committee kicked off its 2025 free summer concert series Friday evening with a double bill featuring Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani. Chris James & the Showdowns opened the evening at 5:30 p.m. with their blend of Southern Rock, Americana, Country and

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Jun 13, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond council proposes $1.5 million Black Resiliency Fund
On the agenda: Richmond council proposes $1.5 million Black Resiliency Fund

The Richmond City Council will address a wide range of community issues at its June 17 meeting, from the Harbour 8 Park Expansion Project to historic preservation, and an initiative aimed at addressing racial disparities. Three Richmond City Council members are proposing a $1.5 million initiative to address racial

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jun 12, 2025 Richmond residents weigh in on traffic circle designed to curb sideshows, improve safety
Richmond residents weigh in on traffic circle designed to curb sideshows, improve safety

A traffic circle installed at the intersection of Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard is earning cautious praise from Richmond residents and transportation officials, who say the quick-build project has succeeded in eliminating illegal sideshows but created new challenges for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The project is part of a $1.

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jun 10, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Grandma’s Kitchen food truck
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Grandma’s Kitchen food truck

There are days when you’re walking down 23rd Street, the food truck lights are calling like promises you know you shouldn’t believe. Parked right there on the property of the Joshua Church of God in Christ-like salvation and sustenance, decided to set up shop together. You think maybe

by Soren Hemmila
Jun 09, 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 for June 2 - June 8 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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jun 06, 2025 Caltrans to shut Richmond bridge lanes at night for weeklong maintenance work
Caltrans to shut Richmond bridge lanes at night for weeklong maintenance work

Drivers crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge should prepare for significant delays next week as Caltrans implements nightly lane closures for maintenance work. The California Department of Transportation announced Thursday that multiple lanes on Interstate 580 will be closed each night from Monday, June 9, through Friday, June 13, between 8

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Jun 06, 2025 Richmond confronts staffing shortages at required public hearing
Richmond confronts staffing shortages at required public hearing

Richmond city officials presented a sobering picture of persistent staffing shortages during the city’s first public hearing on workforce vacancies on June 3, drawing urgent calls from union leaders and council members to address hiring delays, burnout, and chronic understaffing across departments. As Richmond prepares to adopt its fiscal

by Soren Hemmila
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