The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. Navarro’s Italian Deli may be best known for its sandwiches, but its pizza holds its own with a mix of

The Richmond City Council will hold two public hearings at Tuesday’s meeting: extending the city’s moratorium on new tobacco retailers for another year and prohibiting new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer for nearly two more years. The council will also consider allocating over $560,

This story has been updated to include additional information. California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts. The agency had proposed converting the bridge's multi-use path into a vehicle breakdown

The Richmond City Council will review a proposed ordinance that would make buying a candy bar at a large store slightly less convenient. The ordinance would require large retailers to offer healthier food options at checkout aisles – a move aimed at curbing the prevalence of junk food in low-income communities.

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president

Some Richmond residents are opposing the city's decision to expand street sweeping enforcement to additional neighborhoods, citing concerns over lack of necessity, parking constraints, and financial burdens. The policy, which critics say will affect approximately 41,000 residents, has drawn criticism from community members who argue that no