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
by Linda Hemmila
We’re back on the quest, napkins and appetites at the ready, systematically eating our way through Richmond’s burger landscape one patty at a time. This isn’t about chasing viral food trends or hunting down the most photogenic sandwich. It’s about finding the best damn hamburger in
by Soren Hemmila
At a press conference on Monday, Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said 27-year-old Angel Magallan Montaño was fatally shot by officers last week after he advanced rapidly toward them while holding knives in both hands. French read from a prepared statement describing the officer-involved shooting on August 4 that killed
by Linda Hemmila
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,
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
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
by Linda Hemmila
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a tenant since
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller/Knox Regional
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon, after its already charred framework had been left sitting amid garbage and rubble for more than two years following a 2023 fire. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before 5
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
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
by Linda Hemmila
We’re back on the quest, napkins and appetites at the ready, systematically eating our way through Richmond’s burger landscape one patty at a time. This isn’t about chasing viral food trends or hunting down the most photogenic sandwich. It’s about finding the best damn hamburger in
by Soren Hemmila
At a press conference on Monday, Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said 27-year-old Angel Magallan Montaño was fatally shot by officers last week after he advanced rapidly toward them while holding knives in both hands. French read from a prepared statement describing the officer-involved shooting on August 4 that killed
by Linda Hemmila
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,
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila