We stopped by Terraza 45 on Cutting Boulevard not sure what to expect. Terraza says it is a Guatemalan restaurant, and it has burritos on the menu, so we gave it a shot. What we discovered was something special happening in this small Richmond restaurant. Burrito Trail - Grandview IndependentThe
by Soren Hemmila
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department during the week of June 15-22. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Check the accompanying crime map for specific locations. Monday, June 16 Commercial burglary: 600 block of 23rd Street.
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council is set to consider exceptions to its tobacco retailer moratorium on Tuesday that would allow some longtime businesses to resume selling tobacco products, even as the ban on new retailers remains in place. City staff identified nine unlicensed tobacco retailers that could qualify for a proposed
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond came alive Saturday as thousands of festivalgoers gathered at Nicholl Park for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival, marking one of the largest celebrations of African American freedom and culture in the Bay Area. The day began at 10 a.m. with a parade that wound
by Soren Hemmila
A family-owned mobile food business that has served the Richmond community for two decades is seeking city council intervention after being forced to relocate due to new regulations that restrict the size of vendor carts on sidewalks. Estephanie Sanchez, representing Super Churros, told the Richmond City Council that her family’
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday calling for diplomacy and an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran following what the city described as a June 12 Israeli military strike on Iranian territory. According to Richmond's resolution, the conflict began with a June 12, 2025,
by Soren Hemmila
After our visit to Masa Tamales & Taqueria’s San Pablo Avenue drive-thru location last year, we decided to check out the Point Richmond experience, where you can watch the burrito artisans at work. Unlike the drive-thru automation of their San Pablo location, we opted for the full taqueria theater
by Soren Hemmila
Grandview Independent's weekly crime log for June 9 - June 14 reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the crime map embedded
by Soren Hemmila
We stopped by Terraza 45 on Cutting Boulevard not sure what to expect. Terraza says it is a Guatemalan restaurant, and it has burritos on the menu, so we gave it a shot. What we discovered was something special happening in this small Richmond restaurant. Burrito Trail - Grandview IndependentThe
by Soren Hemmila
One of the best shows in the night sky, the Perseids annual meteor shower, will peak Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, and if the weather cooperates, fortunate stargazers could see dozens of meteors per hour. Despite light pollution and the local phenomenon known as "Fogust," Richmond offers
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
A report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a
Residents woke to squealing tires, sirens, and a helicopter overhead when a sideshow brought an estimated 200 cars to the intersection of San Pablo and Solano Avenues early Sunday morning. Just before 2 am, police began clearing the sideshow, sending cars fleeing through the neighborhood north to Esmond and Mcbryde
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
We stopped by Terraza 45 on Cutting Boulevard not sure what to expect. Terraza says it is a Guatemalan restaurant, and it has burritos on the menu, so we gave it a shot. What we discovered was something special happening in this small Richmond restaurant. Burrito Trail - Grandview IndependentThe
by Soren Hemmila
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department during the week of June 15-22. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Check the accompanying crime map for specific locations. Monday, June 16 Commercial burglary: 600 block of 23rd Street.
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council is set to consider exceptions to its tobacco retailer moratorium on Tuesday that would allow some longtime businesses to resume selling tobacco products, even as the ban on new retailers remains in place. City staff identified nine unlicensed tobacco retailers that could qualify for a proposed
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond came alive Saturday as thousands of festivalgoers gathered at Nicholl Park for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival, marking one of the largest celebrations of African American freedom and culture in the Bay Area. The day began at 10 a.m. with a parade that wound
by Soren Hemmila
A family-owned mobile food business that has served the Richmond community for two decades is seeking city council intervention after being forced to relocate due to new regulations that restrict the size of vendor carts on sidewalks. Estephanie Sanchez, representing Super Churros, told the Richmond City Council that her family’
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday calling for diplomacy and an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran following what the city described as a June 12 Israeli military strike on Iranian territory. According to Richmond's resolution, the conflict began with a June 12, 2025,
by Soren Hemmila
After our visit to Masa Tamales & Taqueria’s San Pablo Avenue drive-thru location last year, we decided to check out the Point Richmond experience, where you can watch the burrito artisans at work. Unlike the drive-thru automation of their San Pablo location, we opted for the full taqueria theater
by Soren Hemmila
Grandview Independent's weekly crime log for June 9 - June 14 reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the crime map embedded
by Soren Hemmila