Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish
by Soren Hemmila
Dozens of residents, activists, and local leaders gathered in the Richmond Civic Center Plaza on March 15 for a Richmond Unites Against Hate rally supporting immigrant rights. The event, which featured speeches, cultural performances, and resources for the community, underscored the city’s commitment to standing with its immigrant neighbors
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials are considering changes to the city’s tobacco retail regulations to crack down on unlicensed sellers and prevent youth access to tobacco products. Representatives from Good City, a consulting firm hired by Richmond, outlined proposed policy updates, including capping the number of licensed tobacco retailers, strengthening zoning
by Soren Hemmila
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said the flooding problem in Parchester has existed for 50 years, which suggests there is no simple solution.
by Soren Hemmila
Many Richmond residents found a small leaflet warning of a parking violation on their cars this morning as the Richmond Police Department prepares to resume street sweeping enforcement next month. Police said residents may have received a warning notice or have seen the department’s Parking Enforcement Team issuing warnings.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House,
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller-Knox Regional
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared 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 tons
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish
by Soren Hemmila
Dozens of residents, activists, and local leaders gathered in the Richmond Civic Center Plaza on March 15 for a Richmond Unites Against Hate rally supporting immigrant rights. The event, which featured speeches, cultural performances, and resources for the community, underscored the city’s commitment to standing with its immigrant neighbors
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond city officials are considering changes to the city’s tobacco retail regulations to crack down on unlicensed sellers and prevent youth access to tobacco products. Representatives from Good City, a consulting firm hired by Richmond, outlined proposed policy updates, including capping the number of licensed tobacco retailers, strengthening zoning
by Soren Hemmila
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria said the flooding problem in Parchester has existed for 50 years, which suggests there is no simple solution.
by Soren Hemmila
Many Richmond residents found a small leaflet warning of a parking violation on their cars this morning as the Richmond Police Department prepares to resume street sweeping enforcement next month. Police said residents may have received a warning notice or have seen the department’s Parking Enforcement Team issuing warnings.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila