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Weekend Feature   -   Aug 17, 2025 Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant
Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant

A locomotive built more than 40 years ago has been rebuilt and returned to service in Richmond, this time with a cleaner-burning engine funded in part by a regional air quality grant. Richmond Pacific Railroad said the 1982-built locomotive, originally constructed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and later operated by

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Aug 15, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond police oversight reforms, proclamations, contracts
On the agenda: Richmond police oversight reforms, proclamations, contracts

The Richmond City Council is back from its summer vacation on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The council will consider major reforms to the Community Police Review Commission, including expanded oversight powers and mandatory commissioner training. The meeting also features proclamations welcoming the Golden Rule Peace Boat and honoring longtime urban

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Aug 13, 2025 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
Eight Great Things to do in Richmond

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. Jimmy McCracken Exhibit @Richmond Museum of History and

by Linda Hemmila
Science   -   Aug 12, 2025 Annual meteor shower peaks tonight
Annual meteor shower peaks tonight

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

by Linda Hemmila
Food   -   Aug 12, 2025 On the Richmond Burger Trail: Phila Burger Station on 23rd Street
On the Richmond Burger Trail: Phila Burger Station on 23rd Street

We’re back on the quest, napkins and appetites at the ready, systematically eating our way through Richmond’s burger landscape one patty at a time. This isn’t about chasing viral food trends or hunting down the most photogenic sandwich. It’s about finding the best damn hamburger in

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 11, 2025 Richmond Police address shooting at press conference
Richmond Police address shooting at press conference

At a press conference Monday, Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said 27-year-old Angel Magallan Montaño was fatally shot by officers last week after he advanced rapidly toward them while holding knives in both hands. French read from a prepared statement describing the officer-involved shooting on August 4 that killed Montaño

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 11, 2025 Richmond crime incidents and offenses for August 4 to 10
Richmond crime incidents and offenses for August 4 to 10

Richmond police logged a packed week of criminal activity from August 4 to 10, 2025, with incidents ranging from armed carjackings and residential burglaries to vandalism sprees and violent assaults. Reports show a steady drumbeat of vehicle thefts across multiple neighborhoods, punctuated by high-profile arrests for weapons violations, domestic violence,

by Soren Hemmila
Weekend Feature   -   Aug 10, 2025 Richmond Ramblers poker run draws riders for 100-mile Bay Area ride
Richmond Ramblers poker run draws riders for 100-mile Bay Area ride

Engines roared and playing cards shuffled Saturday as dozens of motorcyclists joined the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club for its annual poker run, a 100-mile ride through some of the Bay Area’s most scenic and winding roads before ending with a backyard barbecue. At each stop, riders picked a playing

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant
Weekend Feature   -   Aug 17, 2025 Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant

A locomotive built more than 40 years ago has been rebuilt and returned to service in Richmond, this time with a cleaner-burning engine funded in part by a regional air quality grant. Richmond Pacific Railroad said the 1982-built locomotive, originally constructed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and later operated by

by Soren Hemmila
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Weekend Feature   -   Aug 17, 2025 Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant
Richmond railroad modernizes 1980s locomotive with clean-air grant

A locomotive built more than 40 years ago has been rebuilt and returned to service in Richmond, this time with a cleaner-burning engine funded in part by a regional air quality grant. Richmond Pacific Railroad said the 1982-built locomotive, originally constructed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and later operated by

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Aug 15, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond police oversight reforms, proclamations, contracts
On the agenda: Richmond police oversight reforms, proclamations, contracts

The Richmond City Council is back from its summer vacation on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The council will consider major reforms to the Community Police Review Commission, including expanded oversight powers and mandatory commissioner training. The meeting also features proclamations welcoming the Golden Rule Peace Boat and honoring longtime urban

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Aug 13, 2025 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
Eight Great Things to do in Richmond

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. Jimmy McCracken Exhibit @Richmond Museum of History and

by Linda Hemmila
Science   -   Aug 12, 2025 Annual meteor shower peaks tonight
Annual meteor shower peaks tonight

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

by Linda Hemmila
Food   -   Aug 12, 2025 On the Richmond Burger Trail: Phila Burger Station on 23rd Street
On the Richmond Burger Trail: Phila Burger Station on 23rd Street

We’re back on the quest, napkins and appetites at the ready, systematically eating our way through Richmond’s burger landscape one patty at a time. This isn’t about chasing viral food trends or hunting down the most photogenic sandwich. It’s about finding the best damn hamburger in

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Aug 11, 2025 Richmond Police address shooting at press conference
Richmond Police address shooting at press conference

At a press conference Monday, Richmond Police Chief Bisa French said 27-year-old Angel Magallan Montaño was fatally shot by officers last week after he advanced rapidly toward them while holding knives in both hands. French read from a prepared statement describing the officer-involved shooting on August 4 that killed Montaño

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Aug 11, 2025 Richmond crime incidents and offenses for August 4 to 10
Richmond crime incidents and offenses for August 4 to 10

Richmond police logged a packed week of criminal activity from August 4 to 10, 2025, with incidents ranging from armed carjackings and residential burglaries to vandalism sprees and violent assaults. Reports show a steady drumbeat of vehicle thefts across multiple neighborhoods, punctuated by high-profile arrests for weapons violations, domestic violence,

by Soren Hemmila
Weekend Feature   -   Aug 10, 2025 Richmond Ramblers poker run draws riders for 100-mile Bay Area ride
Richmond Ramblers poker run draws riders for 100-mile Bay Area ride

Engines roared and playing cards shuffled Saturday as dozens of motorcyclists joined the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club for its annual poker run, a 100-mile ride through some of the Bay Area’s most scenic and winding roads before ending with a backyard barbecue. At each stop, riders picked a playing

by Soren Hemmila
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