This week's stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail has Grandview checking in at Macdonald Avenue's Rincón Rincón Michoacano, the little orange taqueria across from Lovonya DeJean Middle School. A few restaurants have called this location home, including Los Macias Taqueria and El Paraiso Cafe. The tiny
by Soren Hemmila
While new demographic data shows positive population growth in California for the first time since 2020, Richmond’s population continued to shrink last year. The California Department of Finance released a report last week revealing California experienced an estimated population increase of more than 67,000 individuals in the past
by Soren Hemmila
Updated: June 12, 2024. The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified 18-year-old Kennedy High School student Jimarion Robinson of San Pablo as the person who died in a May 11 shooting. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said Robinson appeared to have been killed during a drug deal gone
by Soren Hemmila
The Civic Center Farmers Market celebrated its return to its previous location in front of the Richmond Public Library with a special event on Friday, May 10. The celebration organizers promised an exciting day of live music, games, activities for all ages, prepared foods, and a delightful story time session
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024. UPDATE: As of 11:10 a.m., BART has restored normal train service between the Richmond and MacArthur BART stations. BART employees are turning away morning commuters today as the regional transportation agency has no service between Richmond and MacArthur due
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Program is facing a $277,698 deficit due to a growing number of delinquent rental unit fees and overhead charges levied by the City of Richmond. While rental housing fee collection has increased overall since 2017, collecting it in the last two fiscal years has become more
by Soren Hemmila
We’re back on the Richmond Burrito Trail, venturing below 23rd Street and visiting an old favorite, La Flor de Jalisco, on Macdonald Avenue. Grandview Independent plans to visit every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant for a feature we are calling the Richmond Burrito Trail. Last week, we visited the
by Soren Hemmila
The sun was shining brightly, and the rain had cleared on Sunday morning as Richmond's Cinco de Mayo festivities got underway. With the annual celebration's parade canceled on Saturday due to the inclement weather, revelers looked forward to Sunday's event, bringing thousands to Richmond&
by Linda Hemmila
This week's stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail has Grandview checking in at Macdonald Avenue's Rincón Rincón Michoacano, the little orange taqueria across from Lovonya DeJean Middle School. A few restaurants have called this location home, including Los Macias Taqueria and El Paraiso Cafe. The tiny
by Soren Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
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
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
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
This week's stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail has Grandview checking in at Macdonald Avenue's Rincón Rincón Michoacano, the little orange taqueria across from Lovonya DeJean Middle School. A few restaurants have called this location home, including Los Macias Taqueria and El Paraiso Cafe. The tiny
by Soren Hemmila
While new demographic data shows positive population growth in California for the first time since 2020, Richmond’s population continued to shrink last year. The California Department of Finance released a report last week revealing California experienced an estimated population increase of more than 67,000 individuals in the past
by Soren Hemmila
Updated: June 12, 2024. The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified 18-year-old Kennedy High School student Jimarion Robinson of San Pablo as the person who died in a May 11 shooting. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said Robinson appeared to have been killed during a drug deal gone
by Soren Hemmila
The Civic Center Farmers Market celebrated its return to its previous location in front of the Richmond Public Library with a special event on Friday, May 10. The celebration organizers promised an exciting day of live music, games, activities for all ages, prepared foods, and a delightful story time session
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024. UPDATE: As of 11:10 a.m., BART has restored normal train service between the Richmond and MacArthur BART stations. BART employees are turning away morning commuters today as the regional transportation agency has no service between Richmond and MacArthur due
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Program is facing a $277,698 deficit due to a growing number of delinquent rental unit fees and overhead charges levied by the City of Richmond. While rental housing fee collection has increased overall since 2017, collecting it in the last two fiscal years has become more
by Soren Hemmila
We’re back on the Richmond Burrito Trail, venturing below 23rd Street and visiting an old favorite, La Flor de Jalisco, on Macdonald Avenue. Grandview Independent plans to visit every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant for a feature we are calling the Richmond Burrito Trail. Last week, we visited the
by Soren Hemmila
The sun was shining brightly, and the rain had cleared on Sunday morning as Richmond's Cinco de Mayo festivities got underway. With the annual celebration's parade canceled on Saturday due to the inclement weather, revelers looked forward to Sunday's event, bringing thousands to Richmond&
by Linda Hemmila