Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! HAUNTED HOUSE + JUNK PARLOR @ Baltic Kiss HAUNTED HOUSE -GRAND OPENING Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Baltic Kiss is summoning bold
The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been
We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times. Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged
Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award – their highest national honor, in recognition of his work in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that has led the movement to save America'
Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature
Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a beloved horticultural hub known for rare and heirloom plants that abruptly closed earlier this month, has found a new owner. Meanwhile, a group of Annie’s staff has formed Curious Flora Nursery, which will operate at Annie’s former Richmond location and open for
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss, plus our spooktacular gallery of Halloween fun! TONY CORMAN & RPM3 @ Rigger's Loft Wine Friday, October 25, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lidia’s Restaurant is the latest stop on Richmond’s Burrito Trail. It offers Mission-Style Burritos in a building that has long served the community. Located near Kaiser Permanente, the Richmond History Museum, and Nevin Community Center, the restaurant occupies the same space that housed La Perla Delicatessen – a neighborhood
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Belding Woods neighborhood. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said officers responded to a call reporting a gunshot in the 400 block of 21st Street on Saturday, October 19, at 6:03 p.m.
A cherished local crossing guard, Maxine “The Smiling Crossing Guard,” was assaulted while on duty early Thursday morning in Point Richmond. The attack occurred around 8:43 a.m. at South Garrard Boulevard and East Richmond Avenue. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department’s community engagement manager, said the suspect fled
Richmond’s City Council is set for an action-packed October 22 meeting. On the docket: revitalizing Downtown Richmond through a Main Street Initiative presentation, strengthening racial equity with a dedicated Race Equity Action Plan update, and enforcing sidewalk vendor rules with a $500,000 contract. Council members will also decide
Election
Shawn Dunning, a candidate for Richmond’s District 6 City Council seat, is facing scrutiny after accepting a $1,000 campaign contribution from Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. While Dunning maintains the donation came with no expectations, the contribution has sparked controversy due to Livingston’s political positions. According
Richmond History
All eyes were on Candlestick Park on a warm fall day 35 years ago, with most of the Bay Area focused on game 3 of the World Series. The last thing on anyone's mind was an earthquake large enough to collapse a freeway and knock a section out
Entertainment
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Candidates Forum@ Nevin Center The Iron Triangle and Parchester Village Neighborhood Councils invite you to a candidate forum at the Nevin Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30
Science
This week, all eyes look skyward as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its presence known, providing a rare naked-eye viewing opportunity of an unusual celestial object. Locals are coming out in droves this week, hoping to see the comet, which peaked in intensity last Saturday night, appearing near the western horizon just
News
Updated: October 17, 2024, 2:29 p.m. A high-speed collision early Monday morning on Canal Boulevard killed a 16-year-old girl and left her 11-year-old sister critically injured. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:17 a.m. after receiving an automated alert from two iPhones
Burrito Trail
Can a burrito be too meaty? The Richmond Burrito Trail finds out as we return to 23rd Street to sample the Hidalgo-style Barbacoa de Borrego at EL Chaparro Restaurant. EL Chaparro is a small restaurant near San Pablo city limits. Its sign features a worried-looking cartoon lamb getting cooked in
News
A Contra Costa Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the West Contra Costa Unified School District in a closely watched lawsuit seeking to address long-standing teacher vacancies and facility issues at several district schools. Petitioners, including teachers and parents, had requested a writ of mandate to compel the district
News
At its October 15 meeting, the Richmond City Council will receive an update on the $27.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with $14.7 million still unobligated ahead of a December 2024 deadline. The council will vote on reallocating ARPA funds, support Proposition 6 to end
Election
Councilmember Melvin Willis and Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, who are running for reelection to the Richmond City Council, have received endorsements from the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America. Both candidates' questionnaires share their views on a wide range of matters, including police abolition, increasing housing regulation, running for
Burrito Trail
This week, the Richmond Burrito Trail stops on San Pablo Avenue at Mi Casa Grill, which sits at the edge of the Grocery Outlet parking lot, for some fancy silver slabs. The owners of Mi Casa Grill turned a once desolate corner with a vacant building into a brightly decorated
News
For Ahmad Anderson, a Richmond native and University of California, Berkeley alumnus, appearing on ESPN's College GameDay was more than just a moment in the national spotlight. It was an opportunity to represent his hometown and alma mater on one of college football's biggest stages. Anderson,
Election
The latest campaign finance reports reveal substantial contributions across Richmond’s City Council races, with Claudia Jimenez leading the pack with $52,803 raised. On the ballot measure front, Richmond Votes Matters reported receiving a hefty $217,200, and SEIU 1021, which represents city employees, contributed $135,000 to the