Richmond police logged a packed week of criminal activity from August 4 to 10, 2025, with incidents ranging from armed carjackings and residential burglaries to vandalism sprees and violent assaults. Reports show a steady drumbeat of vehicle thefts across multiple neighborhoods, punctuated by high-profile arrests for weapons violations, domestic violence,

Engines roared and playing cards shuffled Saturday as dozens of motorcyclists joined the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club for its annual poker run, a 100-mile ride through some of the Bay Area’s most scenic and winding roads before ending with a backyard barbecue. At each stop, riders picked a playing

Five Star Chicken, a small fried chicken business based in Vallejo, is preparing to open a new restaurant on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond, filling a storefront that has been empty for years. The new outlet will move into the long-closed H. Salt Fish & Chips building, a familiar spot

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. 120th Birthday Celebration @Richmond Save-the-Dates! Richmond is turning

The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, approved the release of a Notice of Preparation for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on a proposed new bike trail in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The vote advances a project that has sparked intense public interest

Some burritos win you over with flawless execution. Others charm you with atmosphere and authenticity, even if the details are uneven. La Gran Chiquita, a Mexico City-style taqueria on Richmond’s 23rd Street, aims for both and almost pulls it off. La Gran Chiquita sits on a corner directly across

Richmond police officers fatally shot a man Monday evening who they say confronted them with at least one knife outside a home where he had allegedly been threatening to kill people, authorities said. Officers responded just after 5 p.m. to a 911 call reporting an armed individual inside a

Residents can search a comprehensive, publicly accessible database of internal police records documenting use of force and misconduct, including cases involving the Richmond Police Department. The Police Records Access Project, launched today, makes available nearly 1.5 million pages of documents from almost 500 law enforcement agencies across the state.