A fire broke out near the Richmond Greenway Thursday evening, marking the second time in two days that fire crews had battled a blaze in the area. Dispatchers received multiple calls around 5:15 p.m.Thursday reporting smoke and a possible vegetation fire behind Angelo's Deli. According
by Linda Hemmila
An official report from Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio says a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway, aided by strong winds, destroyed one home and damaged several others Wednesday morning near 39th Street and Ohio Avenue in Richmond. According to the report, Richmond Fire responded to what was initially reported
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Fire Department responded to a call for a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway Wednesday morning and arrived to find several structures also involved. The fire broke out just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and burned multiple structures, sending bellows of dark smoke into the sky as
by Linda HemmilaAccording to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! Point Richmond History Series @ West Side Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Learn about Henry Kaiser and his impact on Richmond during World War II with Stephen Gilford.
by Linda Hemmila
■ Grandview is live blogging election day coverage, providing up-to-the-minute updates for our readers 7:50 a.m. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council, while the Election Reform Measure is also in the
by Linda Hemmila
Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it. We were four Yelp pages in when we
by Soren Hemmila
An upcoming fundraiser and launch party for The Jason Becker Creative Care Project — a new non-profit created to support those living with neurodegenerative conditions — promises to be a celebration of Becker's music and a rocking good time for a good cause. The Jason Becker Creative Care Project is
by Linda Hemmila
A fire broke out near the Richmond Greenway Thursday evening, marking the second time in two days that fire crews had battled a blaze in the area. Dispatchers received multiple calls around 5:15 p.m.Thursday reporting smoke and a possible vegetation fire behind Angelo's Deli. According
by Linda 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
A fire broke out near the Richmond Greenway Thursday evening, marking the second time in two days that fire crews had battled a blaze in the area. Dispatchers received multiple calls around 5:15 p.m.Thursday reporting smoke and a possible vegetation fire behind Angelo's Deli. According
by Linda Hemmila
An official report from Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio says a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway, aided by strong winds, destroyed one home and damaged several others Wednesday morning near 39th Street and Ohio Avenue in Richmond. According to the report, Richmond Fire responded to what was initially reported
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Fire Department responded to a call for a vegetation fire on the Richmond Greenway Wednesday morning and arrived to find several structures also involved. The fire broke out just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and burned multiple structures, sending bellows of dark smoke into the sky as
by Linda HemmilaAccording to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! Point Richmond History Series @ West Side Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Learn about Henry Kaiser and his impact on Richmond during World War II with Stephen Gilford.
by Linda Hemmila
■ Grandview is live blogging election day coverage, providing up-to-the-minute updates for our readers 7:50 a.m. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council, while the Election Reform Measure is also in the
by Linda Hemmila
Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it. We were four Yelp pages in when we
by Soren Hemmila
An upcoming fundraiser and launch party for The Jason Becker Creative Care Project — a new non-profit created to support those living with neurodegenerative conditions — promises to be a celebration of Becker's music and a rocking good time for a good cause. The Jason Becker Creative Care Project is
by Linda Hemmila