Garbage strike disrupts Richmond waste collection; Temporary Drop-Off Site Opens
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year after a man was found fatally shot Thursday morning at Triangle Court Apartments. Officers responded to the 900 block of 9th Street at 6:44 a.m. following reports of a man down. When they arrived, they located
by Soren Hemmila
This story was updated at 3:45 p.m., July 10, 2025 If your garbage cans are still sitting full at the curb, you're not alone. The strike affecting local garbage collection has been extended. Teamsters say they are building their bargaining leverage by extending their picket lines
by Linda 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. Ron Galen's Roda de Choro @The
by Linda Hemmila
This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted
by Linda Hemmila
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department for the week of June 30, 2025, through July 6, 2025. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Richmond Crime Map Monday, June 30 Trouble on Greenway: 1200 block of Greenway
by Soren Hemmila
A decision on whether to allocate $1 million in city funds to complete a segment of the Point Molate Bay Trail was delayed last Tuesday night after the item was pushed to the end of the Richmond City Council agenda and ultimately not heard. Councilmember Sue Wilson requested that the
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 12:36 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 Richmond Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on Nichol Knob in Point Richmond on Saturday evening, which has already scorched approximately four acres. Fire crews are battling the 3-alarm blaze that started near Dornan Drive, and they are receiving
by Linda Hemmila
Garbage strike disrupts Richmond waste collection; Temporary Drop-Off Site Opens
by Soren 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
Garbage strike disrupts Richmond waste collection; Temporary Drop-Off Site Opens
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year after a man was found fatally shot Thursday morning at Triangle Court Apartments. Officers responded to the 900 block of 9th Street at 6:44 a.m. following reports of a man down. When they arrived, they located
by Soren Hemmila
This story was updated at 3:45 p.m., July 10, 2025 If your garbage cans are still sitting full at the curb, you're not alone. The strike affecting local garbage collection has been extended. Teamsters say they are building their bargaining leverage by extending their picket lines
by Linda 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. Ron Galen's Roda de Choro @The
by Linda Hemmila
This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted
by Linda Hemmila
The following incidents represent law enforcement activity reported by the Richmond Police Department for the week of June 30, 2025, through July 6, 2025. This summary includes arrests, investigations, and notable public safety responses across Richmond neighborhoods. Richmond Crime Map Monday, June 30 Trouble on Greenway: 1200 block of Greenway
by Soren Hemmila
A decision on whether to allocate $1 million in city funds to complete a segment of the Point Molate Bay Trail was delayed last Tuesday night after the item was pushed to the end of the Richmond City Council agenda and ultimately not heard. Councilmember Sue Wilson requested that the
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 12:36 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 Richmond Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on Nichol Knob in Point Richmond on Saturday evening, which has already scorched approximately four acres. Fire crews are battling the 3-alarm blaze that started near Dornan Drive, and they are receiving
by Linda Hemmila