Some pizzas aspire to be statements. Others show up, clock in, and do the job — day in, day out, slice after slice. Mountain Mike’s falls squarely into the latter category, and frankly, there’s a kind of poetry in that. Because sometimes what you want isn’t wood-fired fig
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to a ShotSpotter activation near South 19th Street and Potrero Avenue, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Chief of Staff
by Soren Hemmila
El Sobrante joined more than 1,300 cities in a coordinated nationwide protest on Saturday demanding an end to overreach by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event, part of the Hands Off! Day of Action saw millions gather across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and internationally, which organizers
by Soren Hemmila
Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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,
by Soren Hemmila
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 California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts.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
by Soren Hemmila
Some pizzas aspire to be statements. Others show up, clock in, and do the job — day in, day out, slice after slice. Mountain Mike’s falls squarely into the latter category, and frankly, there’s a kind of poetry in that. Because sometimes what you want isn’t wood-fired fig
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
Some pizzas aspire to be statements. Others show up, clock in, and do the job — day in, day out, slice after slice. Mountain Mike’s falls squarely into the latter category, and frankly, there’s a kind of poetry in that. Because sometimes what you want isn’t wood-fired fig
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left multiple homes and vehicles damaged Saturday afternoon, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, to a ShotSpotter activation near South 19th Street and Potrero Avenue, according to Lt. Donald Patchin, Chief of Staff
by Soren Hemmila
El Sobrante joined more than 1,300 cities in a coordinated nationwide protest on Saturday demanding an end to overreach by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event, part of the Hands Off! Day of Action saw millions gather across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and internationally, which organizers
by Soren Hemmila
Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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,
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila