Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House, where
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish zoning regulations, urban
by Soren Hemmila
Dozens of residents, activists, and local leaders gathered in the Richmond Civic Center Plaza on March 15 for a Richmond Unites Against Hate rally supporting immigrant rights. The event, which featured speeches, cultural performances, and resources for the community, underscored the city’s commitment to standing with its immigrant neighbors
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials are considering changes to the city’s tobacco retail regulations to crack down on unlicensed sellers and prevent youth access to tobacco products. Representatives from Good City, a consulting firm hired by Richmond, outlined proposed policy updates, including capping the number of licensed tobacco retailers, strengthening zoning
by Soren Hemmila
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said the flooding problem in Parchester has existed for 50 years, which suggests there is no simple solution.
by Soren Hemmila
Many Richmond residents found a small leaflet warning of a parking violation on their cars this morning as the Richmond Police Department prepares to resume street sweeping enforcement next month. Police said residents may have received a warning notice or have seen the department’s Parking Enforcement Team issuing warnings.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House, where
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting ended Tuesday night before members could vote on whether to renew a contract with Flock Safety, a surveillance camera company, as a missing trafficking victim's case cast a shadow over the debate. The meeting ran out of time before a vote could be
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
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
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
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House, where
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish zoning regulations, urban
by Soren Hemmila
Dozens of residents, activists, and local leaders gathered in the Richmond Civic Center Plaza on March 15 for a Richmond Unites Against Hate rally supporting immigrant rights. The event, which featured speeches, cultural performances, and resources for the community, underscored the city’s commitment to standing with its immigrant neighbors
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials are considering changes to the city’s tobacco retail regulations to crack down on unlicensed sellers and prevent youth access to tobacco products. Representatives from Good City, a consulting firm hired by Richmond, outlined proposed policy updates, including capping the number of licensed tobacco retailers, strengthening zoning
by Soren Hemmila
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said the flooding problem in Parchester has existed for 50 years, which suggests there is no simple solution.
by Soren Hemmila
Many Richmond residents found a small leaflet warning of a parking violation on their cars this morning as the Richmond Police Department prepares to resume street sweeping enforcement next month. Police said residents may have received a warning notice or have seen the department’s Parking Enforcement Team issuing warnings.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila