On 23rd Street, El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria delivers a heavyweight contender: the Super Carnitas Burrito. This neighborhood spot caters to hearty appetites with a burrito so packed with pork, rice, and beans that it’s a struggle to conquer. In the middle of the day, the cars whizzing by
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
by Soren Hemmila
Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January. The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished for
by Linda Hemmila
A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue
by Soren Hemmila
Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations
by Soren Hemmila
It was OK. If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school
by Soren Hemmila
A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a
by Soren Hemmila
On 23rd Street, El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria delivers a heavyweight contender: the Super Carnitas Burrito. This neighborhood spot caters to hearty appetites with a burrito so packed with pork, rice, and beans that it’s a struggle to conquer. In the middle of the day, the cars whizzing by
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
On 23rd Street, El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria delivers a heavyweight contender: the Super Carnitas Burrito. This neighborhood spot caters to hearty appetites with a burrito so packed with pork, rice, and beans that it’s a struggle to conquer. In the middle of the day, the cars whizzing by
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
by Soren Hemmila
Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January. The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished for
by Linda Hemmila
A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue
by Soren Hemmila
Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations
by Soren Hemmila
It was OK. If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school
by Soren Hemmila
A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a
by Soren Hemmila