Richmond and San Pablo came alive on Saturday along the shared 23rd Street corridor, where music, dance, and vibrant displays of culture were celebrated as the annual Fiesta Patrias Parade marked the independence days of several Latin American countries. Leading the procession as Grand Marshal was Eugene Rodríguez, director of
by Soren Hemmila
Roving sideshows wound their way through several Richmond neighborhoods early Saturday morning, waking residents with the sounds of revving engines, fireworks, and police sirens. Residents from Hilltop to Point Richmond report being awakened between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday morning, as police worked
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will meet Tuesday to review a sweeping redevelopment plan for the 143-acre Hilltop Mall site, consider new rules for public communication and counseling services after officer-involved shootings, and receive updates on rising property crime. The agenda also includes designating delegates for the League of
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French announced Thursday she will retire next January, ending a 27-year career with the department marked by historic firsts and a focus on community engagement. French, who joined the Richmond Police Department in 1998, made history in 2020 when she became the first woman and
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District launched a 90-day fiscal stabilization plan on Wednesday to address a multi-million-dollar deficit and prevent the district from again falling under state control, as labor leaders warned that unresolved disputes could undermine student success. Superintendent Cheryl Cotton presented the plan
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 around the city. Watercolorists Meetup @West Branch
by Linda Hemmila
On September 9, 2020, Richmond residents experienced an unforgettable and unsettling sight: the sky turned a deep, fiery orange. This phenomenon, which came to be known as "Orange Skies Day," was caused by smoke from the North Complex Fire and over 20 other wildfires burning more than 2
by Soren Hemmila
Rumors of La Lupita’s closure, it turns out, were greatly exaggerated. Richmond woke up to the first rain of the season, a steady, soaking, swampy drizzle that left streets slick and tree branches glistening under the gray morning sky. We woke up with one thing on our mind: a
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond and San Pablo came alive on Saturday along the shared 23rd Street corridor, where music, dance, and vibrant displays of culture were celebrated as the annual Fiesta Patrias Parade marked the independence days of several Latin American countries. Leading the procession as Grand Marshal was Eugene Rodríguez, director of
by Soren Hemmila
On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do
With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created
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
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, along 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
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared 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 tons
Richmond and San Pablo came alive on Saturday along the shared 23rd Street corridor, where music, dance, and vibrant displays of culture were celebrated as the annual Fiesta Patrias Parade marked the independence days of several Latin American countries. Leading the procession as Grand Marshal was Eugene Rodríguez, director of
by Soren Hemmila
Roving sideshows wound their way through several Richmond neighborhoods early Saturday morning, waking residents with the sounds of revving engines, fireworks, and police sirens. Residents from Hilltop to Point Richmond report being awakened between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday morning, as police worked
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will meet Tuesday to review a sweeping redevelopment plan for the 143-acre Hilltop Mall site, consider new rules for public communication and counseling services after officer-involved shootings, and receive updates on rising property crime. The agenda also includes designating delegates for the League of
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French announced Thursday she will retire next January, ending a 27-year career with the department marked by historic firsts and a focus on community engagement. French, who joined the Richmond Police Department in 1998, made history in 2020 when she became the first woman and
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District launched a 90-day fiscal stabilization plan on Wednesday to address a multi-million-dollar deficit and prevent the district from again falling under state control, as labor leaders warned that unresolved disputes could undermine student success. Superintendent Cheryl Cotton presented the plan
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 around the city. Watercolorists Meetup @West Branch
by Linda Hemmila
On September 9, 2020, Richmond residents experienced an unforgettable and unsettling sight: the sky turned a deep, fiery orange. This phenomenon, which came to be known as "Orange Skies Day," was caused by smoke from the North Complex Fire and over 20 other wildfires burning more than 2
by Soren Hemmila
Rumors of La Lupita’s closure, it turns out, were greatly exaggerated. Richmond woke up to the first rain of the season, a steady, soaking, swampy drizzle that left streets slick and tree branches glistening under the gray morning sky. We woke up with one thing on our mind: a
by Soren Hemmila