For the third time in five days, Richmond firefighters responded to an abandoned building engulfed in flames. The latest call came last night at 9:30, when responders found flames coming from the first floor and the rear of the structure on the 400 Block of Market Ave in North
by Linda Hemmila
Week of December 19th 2022 December 19-30 Winter Break Camp Richmond Recreation Complex 3230 Macdonald Avenue Join the City of Richmond's recreation staff at the Richmond Recreation Complex for a fun and active Winter Break Camp. Campers will participate in art & crafts activities, fun group games, movement
by Linda Hemmila
The question of the day will inevitably be, "did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault and centered in El Cerrito rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most
by Linda HemmilaStudents from St. David School made a visit to Station 66 this week contributing toys and a little Christmas cheer to Richmond Firefighters Local 188's annual holiday toy program which serves Richmond families in need. The offerings, collected as part of a school project aimed to contribute to
by Linda Hemmila
Officers recovered numerous shell casings near Wendel Park after responding to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen calls reporting gunfire. Police responded to the area of 2600 Esmond Avenue after residents reported they heard numerous gunshots around 6:42 pm on December 11th. ShotSpotter also detected about 15 rounds fired. Officers
by Linda Hemmila
A collision on Esmond Avenue last evening left one person injured and is the latest pile-up on the busy street, which is already hosting several traffic calming devices. The crash drew a crowd as neighbors, hearing the impact, rushed from their homes, finding two smashed vehicles, which had come to
by Linda Hemmila
If you've grown up around here or have at least lived in the area for a few years, the photo above needs no caption. The image is immediately recognizable, as is its importance in local history and tradition. According to the Shadi Holiday Display website, it all began
by Linda Hemmila
Despite the many lights from homes and businesses around Richmond, your own backyard is a great place to discover all the objects in the night sky, often without the help of a telescope or binoculars, and December is a great time to look up! This week, the Geminid Meteor Shower
by Linda Hemmila
For the third time in five days, Richmond firefighters responded to an abandoned building engulfed in flames. The latest call came last night at 9:30, when responders found flames coming from the first floor and the rear of the structure on the 400 Block of Market Ave in North
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon, after its already charred framework had been left sitting amid garbage and rubble for more than two years following a 2023 fire. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before 5
An early morning fire at Richmond's Mira Flores building has destroyed the roof and caused heavy interior damage to the more than 100-year-old structure, which is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The fire started around
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
Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January
For the third time in five days, Richmond firefighters responded to an abandoned building engulfed in flames. The latest call came last night at 9:30, when responders found flames coming from the first floor and the rear of the structure on the 400 Block of Market Ave in North
by Linda Hemmila
Week of December 19th 2022 December 19-30 Winter Break Camp Richmond Recreation Complex 3230 Macdonald Avenue Join the City of Richmond's recreation staff at the Richmond Recreation Complex for a fun and active Winter Break Camp. Campers will participate in art & crafts activities, fun group games, movement
by Linda Hemmila
The question of the day will inevitably be, "did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault and centered in El Cerrito rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most
by Linda HemmilaStudents from St. David School made a visit to Station 66 this week contributing toys and a little Christmas cheer to Richmond Firefighters Local 188's annual holiday toy program which serves Richmond families in need. The offerings, collected as part of a school project aimed to contribute to
by Linda Hemmila
Officers recovered numerous shell casings near Wendel Park after responding to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen calls reporting gunfire. Police responded to the area of 2600 Esmond Avenue after residents reported they heard numerous gunshots around 6:42 pm on December 11th. ShotSpotter also detected about 15 rounds fired. Officers
by Linda Hemmila
A collision on Esmond Avenue last evening left one person injured and is the latest pile-up on the busy street, which is already hosting several traffic calming devices. The crash drew a crowd as neighbors, hearing the impact, rushed from their homes, finding two smashed vehicles, which had come to
by Linda Hemmila
If you've grown up around here or have at least lived in the area for a few years, the photo above needs no caption. The image is immediately recognizable, as is its importance in local history and tradition. According to the Shadi Holiday Display website, it all began
by Linda Hemmila
Despite the many lights from homes and businesses around Richmond, your own backyard is a great place to discover all the objects in the night sky, often without the help of a telescope or binoculars, and December is a great time to look up! This week, the Geminid Meteor Shower
by Linda Hemmila