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
The non-profit organization that oversees Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station is currently seeking funds to complete much-needed repairs to both the station's pier and gangway, and is seeking donations to help cover the cost. East Brother Light Station, Inc. (www.ebls.org), announced
by Linda Hemmila
Deli sandwich, sub, hoagie, grinder, hero, all names for essentially the same thing: a long sandwich served on a sturdy roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, veggies, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar. Which term you use depends on where you are. When we think of deli sandwiches, we
by Soren Hemmila
Another week brought another wave of stolen cars, armed robberies, and assaults across Richmond. Between July 14 and July 20, 2025, police responded to a steady stream of incidents, including arson, sexual assault, and violent threats. Here is a selection of the crimes, arrests, and public safety calls that kept
by Soren Hemmila
A proposal to close the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian trail four days a week will face a final vote on August 7 at the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The commission postponed a similar vote in April after staff recommended against the closure, saying the plan didn’
by Soren Hemmila
Republic Services and Teamsters Local 439 have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that disrupted garbage and recycling collection across the Bay Area for nearly two weeks. “We’ve reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 439 for our Forward Landfill employees,” Republic Services said Friday in
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
The Richmond Greenway runs nearly three miles from South 2nd Street to San Pablo Avenue, a paved ribbon of trail laid over an old rail corridor. Most of it is easy riding. Then you hit the middle, and the trail just gives up. There's a fix in the
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
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
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
The non-profit organization that oversees Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station is currently seeking funds to complete much-needed repairs to both the station's pier and gangway, and is seeking donations to help cover the cost. East Brother Light Station, Inc. (www.ebls.org), announced
by Linda Hemmila
Deli sandwich, sub, hoagie, grinder, hero, all names for essentially the same thing: a long sandwich served on a sturdy roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, veggies, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar. Which term you use depends on where you are. When we think of deli sandwiches, we
by Soren Hemmila
Another week brought another wave of stolen cars, armed robberies, and assaults across Richmond. Between July 14 and July 20, 2025, police responded to a steady stream of incidents, including arson, sexual assault, and violent threats. Here is a selection of the crimes, arrests, and public safety calls that kept
by Soren Hemmila
A proposal to close the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian trail four days a week will face a final vote on August 7 at the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The commission postponed a similar vote in April after staff recommended against the closure, saying the plan didn’
by Soren Hemmila
Republic Services and Teamsters Local 439 have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that disrupted garbage and recycling collection across the Bay Area for nearly two weeks. “We’ve reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 439 for our Forward Landfill employees,” Republic Services said Friday in
by Soren Hemmila