Thieves and arsonists kept Richmond police busy this week, cars disappeared by the dozen, fires bookended a Sunday, homes were broken into, weapons were brandished, and the week closed with a driver fleeing a crash after drinking. Richmond crime incidents Monday, March 23 Vehicle recovery: 200 block of S. 9th
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Councilmember Soheila Bana is seeking a second term representing District 4, pointing to her work on wildfire preparedness and public safety while drawing on a personal history shaped by political repression in Iran. Bana came of age during the 1979 Iranian revolution, part of a generation that found
by Soren Hemmila
Several hundred Richmond residents gathered Saturday morning at Civic Center Plaza for a "No Kings Richmond" march and rally, part of a nationwide day of protest against what organizers described as threats to democratic governance by the Trump administration. The event, organized by a coalition of local groups
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council heard a detailed accounting Tuesday night of what the city is doing and what it refuses to do to shield immigrant residents from federal enforcement, as the police chief described turning away a federal request for help and committed to investigating crimes committed by ICE agents
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
There is a fake taco truck bolted to the side of El Tapatio Restaurant on 23rd Street, open late, doing real work for the neighborhood. But there is also a door, and a dining room behind it, and this time we used it. El Tapatio is located at 910 23rd
by Soren Hemmila
Car thefts crept up in Richmond last week, with 16 vehicles reported stolen between March 16 and 22, compared to 13 the week before. The week’s police logs also show a steady stream of incidents, including domestic violence calls, several DUIs, a robbery, and an arson fire on Dunn
by Soren Hemmila
Thieves and arsonists kept Richmond police busy this week, cars disappeared by the dozen, fires bookended a Sunday, homes were broken into, weapons were brandished, and the week closed with a driver fleeing a crash after drinking. Richmond crime incidents Monday, March 23 Vehicle recovery: 200 block of S. 9th
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront, along with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller-Knox
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared 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 tons
Thieves and arsonists kept Richmond police busy this week, cars disappeared by the dozen, fires bookended a Sunday, homes were broken into, weapons were brandished, and the week closed with a driver fleeing a crash after drinking. Richmond crime incidents Monday, March 23 Vehicle recovery: 200 block of S. 9th
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Councilmember Soheila Bana is seeking a second term representing District 4, pointing to her work on wildfire preparedness and public safety while drawing on a personal history shaped by political repression in Iran. Bana came of age during the 1979 Iranian revolution, part of a generation that found
by Soren Hemmila
Several hundred Richmond residents gathered Saturday morning at Civic Center Plaza for a "No Kings Richmond" march and rally, part of a nationwide day of protest against what organizers described as threats to democratic governance by the Trump administration. The event, organized by a coalition of local groups
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council heard a detailed accounting Tuesday night of what the city is doing and what it refuses to do to shield immigrant residents from federal enforcement, as the police chief described turning away a federal request for help and committed to investigating crimes committed by ICE agents
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
There is a fake taco truck bolted to the side of El Tapatio Restaurant on 23rd Street, open late, doing real work for the neighborhood. But there is also a door, and a dining room behind it, and this time we used it. El Tapatio is located at 910 23rd
by Soren Hemmila
Car thefts crept up in Richmond last week, with 16 vehicles reported stolen between March 16 and 22, compared to 13 the week before. The week’s police logs also show a steady stream of incidents, including domestic violence calls, several DUIs, a robbery, and an arson fire on Dunn
by Soren Hemmila