Following the foggy, cold 4th of July that is bay area tradition, this weekend's weather offered an undeniably inviting nearly 70 degrees in most parts of the city, prompting people to get out and enjoy the weekend. Virtually everywhere we went, people could be seen out and about
by Linda Hemmila
A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond Police received hundreds of reports of fireworks during the long Fourth of July weekend this year. The Indy takes a look at the data. Between July 1 and July 5, police received 249 reports of fireworks in progress throughout the city. Most of the calls for service were
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal)
by Linda Hemmila
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila
The last four residents of Richmond's sprawling Castro Street vehicle encampment packed up their belongings and were placed into temporary or permanent housing Friday. City abatement crews, housing providers, and police began clearing the camp, towing cars and removing debris at 7 a.m. Friday. By the afternoon,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
by Linda Hemmila
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
Following the foggy, cold 4th of July that is bay area tradition, this weekend's weather offered an undeniably inviting nearly 70 degrees in most parts of the city, prompting people to get out and enjoy the weekend. Virtually everywhere we went, people could be seen out and about
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
Following the foggy, cold 4th of July that is bay area tradition, this weekend's weather offered an undeniably inviting nearly 70 degrees in most parts of the city, prompting people to get out and enjoy the weekend. Virtually everywhere we went, people could be seen out and about
by Linda Hemmila
A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond Police received hundreds of reports of fireworks during the long Fourth of July weekend this year. The Indy takes a look at the data. Between July 1 and July 5, police received 249 reports of fireworks in progress throughout the city. Most of the calls for service were
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal)
by Linda Hemmila
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila
The last four residents of Richmond's sprawling Castro Street vehicle encampment packed up their belongings and were placed into temporary or permanent housing Friday. City abatement crews, housing providers, and police began clearing the camp, towing cars and removing debris at 7 a.m. Friday. By the afternoon,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
by Linda Hemmila
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila