
With energizer stations providing tote bags, coffee, and snacks, Richmond cyclists joined the Bay Area's largest biking event, marking 30 years of Bike to Work Day. On Thursday morning, participants at more than 300 energizer stations across all nine Bay Area counties, including several in Richmond, warmly greeted
by Soren Hemmila
This week's stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail has Grandview checking in at Macdonald Avenue's Rincón Rincón Michoacano, the little orange taqueria across from Lovonya DeJean Middle School. A few restaurants have called this location home, including Los Macias Taqueria and El Paraiso Cafe. The tiny
by Soren Hemmila
While new demographic data shows positive population growth in California for the first time since 2020, Richmond’s population continued to shrink last year. The California Department of Finance released a report last week revealing California experienced an estimated population increase of more than 67,000 individuals in the past
by Soren Hemmila
Updated: June 12, 2024. The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified 18-year-old Kennedy High School student Jimarion Robinson of San Pablo as the person who died in a May 11 shooting. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said Robinson appeared to have been killed during a drug deal gone bad. Robinson
by Soren Hemmila
The Civic Center Farmers Market celebrated its return to its previous location in front of the Richmond Public Library with a special event on Friday, May 10. The celebration organizers promised an exciting day of live music, games, activities for all ages, prepared foods, and a delightful story time session
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024. UPDATE: As of 11:10 a.m., BART has restored normal train service between the Richmond and MacArthur BART stations. BART employees are turning away morning commuters today as the regional transportation agency has no service between Richmond and MacArthur due
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Program is facing a $277,698 deficit due to a growing number of delinquent rental unit fees and overhead charges levied by the City of Richmond. While rental housing fee collection has increased overall since 2017, collecting it in the last two fiscal years has become more
by Soren Hemmila
We’re back on the Richmond Burrito Trail, venturing below 23rd Street and visiting an old favorite, La Flor de Jalisco, on Macdonald Avenue. Grandview Independent plans to visit every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant for a feature we are calling the Richmond Burrito Trail. Last week, we visited the
by Soren Hemmila
With energizer stations providing tote bags, coffee, and snacks, Richmond cyclists joined the Bay Area's largest biking event, marking 30 years of Bike to Work Day. On Thursday morning, participants at more than 300 energizer stations across all nine Bay Area counties, including several in Richmond, warmly greeted
by Soren Hemmila




Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become

Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

A fire broke out at a historic Mira Flores building Friday morning as volunteers were conducting a cleanup event at the adjacent Greenbelt Park, city officials said. Mira Flores is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The blaze

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

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

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

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

With energizer stations providing tote bags, coffee, and snacks, Richmond cyclists joined the Bay Area's largest biking event, marking 30 years of Bike to Work Day. On Thursday morning, participants at more than 300 energizer stations across all nine Bay Area counties, including several in Richmond, warmly greeted
by Soren Hemmila
This week's stop on the Richmond Burrito Trail has Grandview checking in at Macdonald Avenue's Rincón Rincón Michoacano, the little orange taqueria across from Lovonya DeJean Middle School. A few restaurants have called this location home, including Los Macias Taqueria and El Paraiso Cafe. The tiny
by Soren Hemmila
While new demographic data shows positive population growth in California for the first time since 2020, Richmond’s population continued to shrink last year. The California Department of Finance released a report last week revealing California experienced an estimated population increase of more than 67,000 individuals in the past
by Soren Hemmila
Updated: June 12, 2024. The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified 18-year-old Kennedy High School student Jimarion Robinson of San Pablo as the person who died in a May 11 shooting. Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said Robinson appeared to have been killed during a drug deal gone bad. Robinson
by Soren Hemmila
The Civic Center Farmers Market celebrated its return to its previous location in front of the Richmond Public Library with a special event on Friday, May 10. The celebration organizers promised an exciting day of live music, games, activities for all ages, prepared foods, and a delightful story time session
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024. UPDATE: As of 11:10 a.m., BART has restored normal train service between the Richmond and MacArthur BART stations. BART employees are turning away morning commuters today as the regional transportation agency has no service between Richmond and MacArthur due
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Program is facing a $277,698 deficit due to a growing number of delinquent rental unit fees and overhead charges levied by the City of Richmond. While rental housing fee collection has increased overall since 2017, collecting it in the last two fiscal years has become more
by Soren Hemmila
We’re back on the Richmond Burrito Trail, venturing below 23rd Street and visiting an old favorite, La Flor de Jalisco, on Macdonald Avenue. Grandview Independent plans to visit every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant for a feature we are calling the Richmond Burrito Trail. Last week, we visited the
by Soren Hemmila




