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. A Musical Evening with
by Linda Hemmila
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tsunami advisory for the California coastal region that includes the San Francisco Bay Area. The advisory went into effect yesterday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked a coastal region of Russia, setting off tsunami warnings across the Pacific and an advisory along
by Linda Hemmila
Updated: July 30, 2025, 7:55 a.m. ■ A tsunami advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California, including the San Francisoco Bay Area. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami watch for the entire California coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area. The tsunami watch was
by Linda Hemmila
A brief flaring at Chevron's Richmond refinery this afternoon triggered an unintentional level-two community alert, which was sent to area residents. Officials at the refinery say the notification was issued accidentally and was intended to be a level-one alert, indicating no community response was necessary as
by Linda Hemmila
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a food truck is popular or just slow. With lots of people milling around outside on the sidewalk, we figured Las Cabaña on San Pablo Avenue was worth a try. After all, we’d already experienced the magic of Las Cabañas on 23rd
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's streets saw no shortage of criminal activity during the week of July 21-27, 2025, as police logged dozens of incidents ranging from petty theft to attempted murder. Vehicle-related crimes dominated the reports, with car thefts, auto burglaries, and robberies occurring at all hours across the
by Soren Hemmila
An armed robbery near the entrance of Alvarado Park in East Richmond Heights on Wednesday night triggered a large police response, including a helicopter and a K-9 unit, but the search was later called off after the suspect fled. The robbery occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the
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. Artfull Conversations @Arts of
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. A Musical Evening with
by Linda 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
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. A Musical Evening with
by Linda Hemmila
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tsunami advisory for the California coastal region that includes the San Francisco Bay Area. The advisory went into effect yesterday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked a coastal region of Russia, setting off tsunami warnings across the Pacific and an advisory along
by Linda Hemmila
Updated: July 30, 2025, 7:55 a.m. ■ A tsunami advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California, including the San Francisoco Bay Area. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami watch for the entire California coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area. The tsunami watch was
by Linda Hemmila
A brief flaring at Chevron's Richmond refinery this afternoon triggered an unintentional level-two community alert, which was sent to area residents. Officials at the refinery say the notification was issued accidentally and was intended to be a level-one alert, indicating no community response was necessary as
by Linda Hemmila
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a food truck is popular or just slow. With lots of people milling around outside on the sidewalk, we figured Las Cabaña on San Pablo Avenue was worth a try. After all, we’d already experienced the magic of Las Cabañas on 23rd
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's streets saw no shortage of criminal activity during the week of July 21-27, 2025, as police logged dozens of incidents ranging from petty theft to attempted murder. Vehicle-related crimes dominated the reports, with car thefts, auto burglaries, and robberies occurring at all hours across the
by Soren Hemmila
An armed robbery near the entrance of Alvarado Park in East Richmond Heights on Wednesday night triggered a large police response, including a helicopter and a K-9 unit, but the search was later called off after the suspect fled. The robbery occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the
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. Artfull Conversations @Arts of
by Linda Hemmila