The Richmond Public Library has partnered with California Revealed, embarking on a project to digitize decades-old yearbooks, providing digital access to images of days gone by and priceless high school memories. Librarian Angela Cox, who coordinates the local history collection, said the library is excited to work with California Revealed
by Linda Hemmila
Summer in Richmond can be a mixed bag weather-wise, but when it comes to events, there's plenty to choose from. Check out our selection of the best Richmond events in the Grandview Calendar. Scientific Adventures for Families @West Side Library Join us for a series of hands-on STEM
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Burrito Trail discovers the essence of Sonora, Mexico, with a visit to the Mi Casita Mariscos Taqueria on San Pablo Avenue. This “Sonora Inspired” burrito is coming in hot! We arrived back at Grandview Headquarters with a Super Shrimp Burrito still piping hot. Maybe it’s the hottest
by Soren Hemmila
Recently, the East Bay Regional Park District signed a letter of intent to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property in Richmond, leaving residents with many questions, including what will become of Winehaven, Richmond’s historic winery. EBRPD said the acquisition will ensure that the historic land will be preserved as
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Hurst announced the temporary closure of Stege Elementary School in a letter to families Tuesday after environmental hazards were found on the campus. “During the summer repair work, we encountered environmental hazards. In response, WCCUSD will relocate the Stege community for the
by Linda Hemmila
There's no excuse for boredom to take hold in Richmond this week. With so many events to check out, our calendar is chock-full of fun-filled things to do, from art and music events to garden talks and a play; check out our pick of what's happening
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond’s Moxion Power, the purveyors of “Good Energy and Radical Power,” notified its staff last week that their jobs would be “furloughed,” leaving employees scrambling to find other job opportunities. Last month, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August would
by Linda Hemmila
Masa Tamales & Taqueria has a Point Richmond location and another on San Pablo Avenue that is also in the City of Pride and Purpose. We received several requests to visit Masa and chose the San Pablo Avenue location with a drive-thru. They call it Masa Tamales & Taqueria El
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Public Library has partnered with California Revealed, embarking on a project to digitize decades-old yearbooks, providing digital access to images of days gone by and priceless high school memories. Librarian Angela Cox, who coordinates the local history collection, said the library is excited to work with California Revealed
by Linda Hemmila
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
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 report on public safety staffing requested by the Richmond City Council has called the current police staffing levels 'seriously deficient’ to meet the needs of the public and said officer turnover at the Richmond Police Department was an “unsustainable crisis.” The report by Matrix Consulting Group created a
Residents woke to squealing tires, sirens, and a helicopter overhead when a sideshow brought an estimated 200 cars to the intersection of San Pablo and Solano Avenues early Sunday morning. Just before 2 am, police began clearing the sideshow, sending cars fleeing through the neighborhood north to Esmond and Mcbryde
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers
The Richmond Public Library has partnered with California Revealed, embarking on a project to digitize decades-old yearbooks, providing digital access to images of days gone by and priceless high school memories. Librarian Angela Cox, who coordinates the local history collection, said the library is excited to work with California Revealed
by Linda Hemmila
Summer in Richmond can be a mixed bag weather-wise, but when it comes to events, there's plenty to choose from. Check out our selection of the best Richmond events in the Grandview Calendar. Scientific Adventures for Families @West Side Library Join us for a series of hands-on STEM
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Burrito Trail discovers the essence of Sonora, Mexico, with a visit to the Mi Casita Mariscos Taqueria on San Pablo Avenue. This “Sonora Inspired” burrito is coming in hot! We arrived back at Grandview Headquarters with a Super Shrimp Burrito still piping hot. Maybe it’s the hottest
by Soren Hemmila
Recently, the East Bay Regional Park District signed a letter of intent to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property in Richmond, leaving residents with many questions, including what will become of Winehaven, Richmond’s historic winery. EBRPD said the acquisition will ensure that the historic land will be preserved as
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Hurst announced the temporary closure of Stege Elementary School in a letter to families Tuesday after environmental hazards were found on the campus. “During the summer repair work, we encountered environmental hazards. In response, WCCUSD will relocate the Stege community for the
by Linda Hemmila
There's no excuse for boredom to take hold in Richmond this week. With so many events to check out, our calendar is chock-full of fun-filled things to do, from art and music events to garden talks and a play; check out our pick of what's happening
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond’s Moxion Power, the purveyors of “Good Energy and Radical Power,” notified its staff last week that their jobs would be “furloughed,” leaving employees scrambling to find other job opportunities. Last month, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs in August would
by Linda Hemmila
Masa Tamales & Taqueria has a Point Richmond location and another on San Pablo Avenue that is also in the City of Pride and Purpose. We received several requests to visit Masa and chose the San Pablo Avenue location with a drive-thru. They call it Masa Tamales & Taqueria El
by Soren Hemmila