The Richmond Burrito Trail is back in the Hilltop neighborhood, trying to fill out this section of the Richmond Burrito Trail Bingo Card at Hilltop Plaza’s Taquería María. We noticed Taquería María when we picked up our Denver-style burritos from the new Chipotle a few doors down and made
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
by Soren Hemmila
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Burrito Trail is back in the Hilltop neighborhood, trying to fill out this section of the Richmond Burrito Trail Bingo Card at Hilltop Plaza’s Taquería María. We noticed Taquería María when we picked up our Denver-style burritos from the new Chipotle a few doors down and made
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
The Richmond Burrito Trail is back in the Hilltop neighborhood, trying to fill out this section of the Richmond Burrito Trail Bingo Card at Hilltop Plaza’s Taquería María. We noticed Taquería María when we picked up our Denver-style burritos from the new Chipotle a few doors down and made
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
A stolen vehicle pursuit through San Pablo and Richmond on Saturday evening ended in a collision that left two people injured and a suspect in custody, according to authorities. San Pablo Police Public Information Officer Peggy Chou said San Pablo officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen Honda at
by Soren Hemmila
A family dispute reportedly turned violent Thursday night, leaving one person injured and another in custody, Richmond police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:06 p.m. in the 500 block of S. 26th Street on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Upon arrival, they found a
by Soren Hemmila
Winding its way through the final stages of the city approval process, a new Dollar Tree store in Northeast Richmond should open in a few months, according to city planners. At least one aspect of the controversial project at Barrett and San Pablo Avenues appears not to have hit any
by Catherine Rauch
More than 150 volunteers braved early rain on December 29, 2024, to record 174 bird species during the 4th annual Golden Gate Bird Alliance Richmond Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is an annual winter census of birds conducted by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society.
by Soren Hemmila
Faced with declining enrollment and a structural budget deficit, the West Contra Costa Unified School District unveiled a proposal for $13 million in cuts over the next two years to maintain fiscal solvency and avoid losing local control. The proposed reductions, presented during the January 8, 2025, school board meeting,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to increase their own salaries by 80 percent during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council members defended the pay hike, arguing that the demands of their roles exceed the compensation they currently receive. Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez emphasized the financial strain on councilmembers juggling full-time
by Soren Hemmila