Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Monday morning. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 1:38 a.m. in the 900 block of 30th Street and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Richmond Police
by Soren Hemmila
We had to eat through all the fries first. That’s just how it works when you’re at Five Star Chicken on San Pablo Avenue, where the old H. Salt Fish & Chips used to be, back when things were different and the corridor was quieter and nobody was
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to numerous reports of crime between October 27 and November 2, logging dozens of vehicle thefts, multiple reports of gunfire, and several assaults and domestic violence cases across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 27 Firearm discharge and alcohol violation: In the 94801 zip code. Officers
by Soren Hemmila
For years, the Grandview Independent monitored Richmond in real time through police scanners. Reports of shootings, police chases, and helicopters circling offered details on street closures and police activity. The scanners are now offline, removing that immediate source of information for journalists and residents. The Richmond Police Department is joining
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday, November 4, will consider new rules to regulate “cash for keys” agreements in which landlords pay tenants to move out, while also approving updates to the Police Department’s officer-involved shooting policy and launching a review of the city’s mental health services. The
by Soren Hemmila
Driverless electric pods are quietly circling a test track at Glydways’ 14-acre Development and Demonstration Facility at the former Hilltop Mall in Richmond, where the company is refining its on-demand automated transit system ahead of a planned public pilot next year. Autonomous vehicle company Glydways began operating vehicles on the
by Soren Hemmila
From firearms violations and domestic violence to vehicle thefts and DUIs, Richmond police logged numerous arrests and investigations between October 20 and 26, 2025. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 20 Weapon Law Violations: 2900 block of San Joaquin Street. Officers made an arrest after responding to the willful discharge of
by Soren Hemmila
Commuters crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Monday morning encountered a major change after transportation officials restored an emergency breakdown lane that had been absent for six years, closing the bicycle and pedestrian path during most weekdays. The barrier-protected bicycle and pedestrian path that has occupied the right shoulder of the
by Soren Hemmila