The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the
by Soren Hemmila
A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests. The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.
by Soren Hemmila
As part of a nationwide demonstration to defend national parks and public lands, a crowd gathered Saturday at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. The protest was one of 433 planned at national park sites across the country, an effort spearheaded by over 650
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials will consider a $1 million initiative to expand legal aid and outreach for immigrants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, alongside updates on parklet regulations and an appeal for an emergency shelter project. $1 million initiative for immigrant legal support Richmond city officials are moving to allocate
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education approved staffing reductions for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday night, with key exceptions that could impact the district's fiscal solvency. The board also voted to revive the Budget Committee to review potential cost-cutting measures further. The board approved
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider an appeal Tuesday for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, which the Planning Commission denied over concerns about public safety, parking, and compliance with city regulations. Lonnie Holmes, Executive Director of California Portsmouth Square Association, is challenging
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system
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
The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the
by Soren Hemmila
A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests. The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.
by Soren Hemmila
As part of a nationwide demonstration to defend national parks and public lands, a crowd gathered Saturday at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. The protest was one of 433 planned at national park sites across the country, an effort spearheaded by over 650
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials will consider a $1 million initiative to expand legal aid and outreach for immigrants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, alongside updates on parklet regulations and an appeal for an emergency shelter project. $1 million initiative for immigrant legal support Richmond city officials are moving to allocate
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education approved staffing reductions for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday night, with key exceptions that could impact the district's fiscal solvency. The board also voted to revive the Budget Committee to review potential cost-cutting measures further. The board approved
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider an appeal Tuesday for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, which the Planning Commission denied over concerns about public safety, parking, and compliance with city regulations. Lonnie Holmes, Executive Director of California Portsmouth Square Association, is challenging
by Soren Hemmila