Neighbors who live in Richmond's North and East neighborhood have formed a group with the goal of breathing new life into one of the area's historic spaces. Resident Alexander Martinez has spearheaded a project to bring back the Clinton Hill fountain, which he hopes will be
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond’s BMX bike park Dirt World hosted a volunteer dig day Sunday and has an extensive rebuild in the works. They’ve surveyed the land, developed blueprints, and are going through the permitting process to create a new city park with a bike recreational facility. The City of Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has something for everyone, and this weekend is no exception! Richmond's rapidly burgeoning food scene makes us a favorite destination for foodies from all over the bay area. Several of our best restaurants are now drawing BIG weekend crowds, so plan ahead. If it's live
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond and Homeless Task Force are hosting a screening of “Community First! A Home for the Homeless, at the Richmond Auditorium, Saturday, providing information about the program and how it could be used to mitigate Richmond's homeless problem. The screening is free and includes refreshments
by Linda Hemmila
North and East neighbors celebrated when mysterious traffic control devices popped up at the sites of several recent high-speed collisions on Esmond Avenue. Residents were equally upset when they vanished. The orange cones first appeared around July 16. The following Friday, plastic poles materialized, glued and bolted to the
by Soren Hemmila
One of Richmond's important historical resources, destroyed in a massive fire earlier this year, has become a dumping ground for old mattresses and assorted garbage. The Pullman Neighborhood's International Hotel burned down last April in a fire intense enough to quickly reduce the structure to a
by Linda Hemmila
Members of Richmond Firefighters Local 188 have unanimously agreed to a “No Confidence” vote in Fire Chief Angel Montoya’s ability to lead the Richmond Fire Department. In a press release today, Richmond Firefighters Local 188 said, "Chief Montoya’s refusal to address pressing safety issues, unwillingness to meet
by Linda Hemmila
One person was injured Sunday during an early morning sideshow as police struggled to disburse a large group of cars at Central Avenue and Rydin Road. According to Richmond Police Officers Association President Ben Therriault, "A participant was hit and left for dead as the group departed. That person
by Linda Hemmila
Neighbors who live in Richmond's North and East neighborhood have formed a group with the goal of breathing new life into one of the area's historic spaces. Resident Alexander Martinez has spearheaded a project to bring back the Clinton Hill fountain, which he hopes will be
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Greenway runs nearly three miles from South 2nd Street to San Pablo Avenue, a paved ribbon of trail laid over an old rail corridor. Most of it is easy riding. Then you hit the middle, and the trail just gives up. There's a fix in the
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
With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
Neighbors who live in Richmond's North and East neighborhood have formed a group with the goal of breathing new life into one of the area's historic spaces. Resident Alexander Martinez has spearheaded a project to bring back the Clinton Hill fountain, which he hopes will be
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond’s BMX bike park Dirt World hosted a volunteer dig day Sunday and has an extensive rebuild in the works. They’ve surveyed the land, developed blueprints, and are going through the permitting process to create a new city park with a bike recreational facility. The City of Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has something for everyone, and this weekend is no exception! Richmond's rapidly burgeoning food scene makes us a favorite destination for foodies from all over the bay area. Several of our best restaurants are now drawing BIG weekend crowds, so plan ahead. If it's live
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond and Homeless Task Force are hosting a screening of “Community First! A Home for the Homeless, at the Richmond Auditorium, Saturday, providing information about the program and how it could be used to mitigate Richmond's homeless problem. The screening is free and includes refreshments
by Linda Hemmila
North and East neighbors celebrated when mysterious traffic control devices popped up at the sites of several recent high-speed collisions on Esmond Avenue. Residents were equally upset when they vanished. The orange cones first appeared around July 16. The following Friday, plastic poles materialized, glued and bolted to the
by Soren Hemmila
One of Richmond's important historical resources, destroyed in a massive fire earlier this year, has become a dumping ground for old mattresses and assorted garbage. The Pullman Neighborhood's International Hotel burned down last April in a fire intense enough to quickly reduce the structure to a
by Linda Hemmila
Members of Richmond Firefighters Local 188 have unanimously agreed to a “No Confidence” vote in Fire Chief Angel Montoya’s ability to lead the Richmond Fire Department. In a press release today, Richmond Firefighters Local 188 said, "Chief Montoya’s refusal to address pressing safety issues, unwillingness to meet
by Linda Hemmila
One person was injured Sunday during an early morning sideshow as police struggled to disburse a large group of cars at Central Avenue and Rydin Road. According to Richmond Police Officers Association President Ben Therriault, "A participant was hit and left for dead as the group departed. That person
by Linda Hemmila