
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
by Soren Hemmila
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.
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila





Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

A fire broke out at a historic Mira Flores building Friday morning as volunteers were conducting a cleanup event at the adjacent Greenbelt Park, city officials said. Mira Flores is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The blaze

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

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

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

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

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
by Soren Hemmila
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.
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila




