The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday calling for diplomacy and an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran following what the city described as a June 12 Israeli military strike on Iranian territory. According to Richmond's resolution, the conflict began with a June 12, 2025,
by Soren Hemmila
After our visit to Masa Tamales & Taqueria’s San Pablo Avenue drive-thru location last year, we decided to check out the Point Richmond experience, where you can watch the burrito artisans at work. Unlike the drive-thru automation of their San Pablo location, we opted for the full
by Soren Hemmila
Grandview Independent's weekly crime log for June 9 - June 14 reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the crime map embedded below.
by Soren Hemmila
Hundreds of West Contra Costa County residents gathered on Saturday afternoon in El Sobrante, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Hercules to participate in a national day of action called "No Kings," protesting what organizers described as increasingly authoritarian politics. The demonstration, organized by Indivisible West Contra Costa County,
by Soren Hemmila
The Point Richmond Music Committee kicked off its 2025 free summer concert series Friday evening with a double bill featuring Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani. Chris James & the Showdowns opened the evening at 5:30 p.m. with their blend of Southern Rock, Americana, Country and
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will address a wide range of community issues at its June 17 meeting, from the Harbour 8 Park Expansion Project to historic preservation, and an initiative aimed at addressing racial disparities. Three Richmond City Council members are proposing a $1.5 million initiative to address racial
by Soren Hemmila
A traffic circle installed at the intersection of Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard is earning cautious praise from Richmond residents and transportation officials, who say the quick-build project has succeeded in eliminating illegal sideshows but created new challenges for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The project is part of a
by Soren Hemmila
There are days when you’re walking down 23rd Street, the food truck lights are calling like promises you know you shouldn’t believe. Parked right there on the property of the Joshua Church of God in Christ-like salvation and sustenance, decided to set up shop together. You think
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday calling for diplomacy and an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran following what the city described as a June 12 Israeli military strike on Iranian territory. According to Richmond's resolution, the conflict began with a June 12, 2025,
by Soren Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
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
The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution Tuesday calling for diplomacy and an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran following what the city described as a June 12 Israeli military strike on Iranian territory. According to Richmond's resolution, the conflict began with a June 12, 2025,
by Soren Hemmila
After our visit to Masa Tamales & Taqueria’s San Pablo Avenue drive-thru location last year, we decided to check out the Point Richmond experience, where you can watch the burrito artisans at work. Unlike the drive-thru automation of their San Pablo location, we opted for the full
by Soren Hemmila
Grandview Independent's weekly crime log for June 9 - June 14 reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department. The entries below represent arrests, investigations, and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods. For location context, see the crime map embedded below.
by Soren Hemmila
Hundreds of West Contra Costa County residents gathered on Saturday afternoon in El Sobrante, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Hercules to participate in a national day of action called "No Kings," protesting what organizers described as increasingly authoritarian politics. The demonstration, organized by Indivisible West Contra Costa County,
by Soren Hemmila
The Point Richmond Music Committee kicked off its 2025 free summer concert series Friday evening with a double bill featuring Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani. Chris James & the Showdowns opened the evening at 5:30 p.m. with their blend of Southern Rock, Americana, Country and
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will address a wide range of community issues at its June 17 meeting, from the Harbour 8 Park Expansion Project to historic preservation, and an initiative aimed at addressing racial disparities. Three Richmond City Council members are proposing a $1.5 million initiative to address racial
by Soren Hemmila
A traffic circle installed at the intersection of Barrett Avenue and Key Boulevard is earning cautious praise from Richmond residents and transportation officials, who say the quick-build project has succeeded in eliminating illegal sideshows but created new challenges for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The project is part of a
by Soren Hemmila
There are days when you’re walking down 23rd Street, the food truck lights are calling like promises you know you shouldn’t believe. Parked right there on the property of the Joshua Church of God in Christ-like salvation and sustenance, decided to set up shop together. You think
by Soren Hemmila