We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen
by Soren Hemmila
In the election for Contra Costa County Board of Education’s Area 1 seat, Daniel Nathan-Heiss claimed victory over Anthony Caro. With all 143 precincts reporting, Nathan-Heiss received 33,989 votes (59.51 percent), while Caro finished with 23,121 votes (40.49 percent). Caro, a community organizer, and United
by Soren Hemmila
Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.
by Soren Hemmila
District 6 Candidate Shawn Dunning has conceded the race to incumbent Claudia Jimenez
by Soren Hemmila
Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the
by Linda Hemmila
A fire broke out near the Richmond Greenway Thursday evening, marking the second time in two days that fire crews had battled a blaze in the area. Dispatchers received multiple calls around 5:15 p.m.Thursday reporting smoke and a possible vegetation fire behind Angelo's Deli. According
by Linda Hemmila
An official report from Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio says a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway, aided by strong winds, destroyed one home and damaged several others Wednesday morning near 39th Street and Ohio Avenue in Richmond. According to the report, Richmond Fire responded to what was initially reported
by Linda Hemmila
We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
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
We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen
by Soren Hemmila
In the election for Contra Costa County Board of Education’s Area 1 seat, Daniel Nathan-Heiss claimed victory over Anthony Caro. With all 143 precincts reporting, Nathan-Heiss received 33,989 votes (59.51 percent), while Caro finished with 23,121 votes (40.49 percent). Caro, a community organizer, and United
by Soren Hemmila
Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.
by Soren Hemmila
District 6 Candidate Shawn Dunning has conceded the race to incumbent Claudia Jimenez
by Soren Hemmila
Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the
by Linda Hemmila
A fire broke out near the Richmond Greenway Thursday evening, marking the second time in two days that fire crews had battled a blaze in the area. Dispatchers received multiple calls around 5:15 p.m.Thursday reporting smoke and a possible vegetation fire behind Angelo's Deli. According
by Linda Hemmila
An official report from Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio says a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway, aided by strong winds, destroyed one home and damaged several others Wednesday morning near 39th Street and Ohio Avenue in Richmond. According to the report, Richmond Fire responded to what was initially reported
by Linda Hemmila