We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen
by Soren Hemmila
In the election for Contra Costa County Board of Education’s Area 1 seat, Daniel Nathan-Heiss claimed victory over Anthony Caro. With all 143 precincts reporting, Nathan-Heiss received 33,989 votes (59.51 percent), while Caro finished with 23,121 votes (40.49 percent). Caro, a community organizer, and United
by Soren Hemmila
Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.
by Soren Hemmila
District 6 Candidate Shawn Dunning has conceded the race to incumbent Claudia Jimenez
by Soren Hemmila
Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the
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
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
We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting ended Tuesday night before members could vote on whether to renew a contract with Flock Safety, a surveillance camera company, as a missing trafficking victim's case cast a shadow over the debate. The meeting ran out of time before a vote could be
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
We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen
by Soren Hemmila
In the election for Contra Costa County Board of Education’s Area 1 seat, Daniel Nathan-Heiss claimed victory over Anthony Caro. With all 143 precincts reporting, Nathan-Heiss received 33,989 votes (59.51 percent), while Caro finished with 23,121 votes (40.49 percent). Caro, a community organizer, and United
by Soren Hemmila
Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.
by Soren Hemmila
District 6 Candidate Shawn Dunning has conceded the race to incumbent Claudia Jimenez
by Soren Hemmila
Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the
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
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