Downtown Point Richmond was filled with music, dancing, and food on Saturday as the Washington Elementary PTA and the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council hosted the third annual Kermés ¡Viva Cultura! The free community event happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. has closed off part of Point Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week, Richmond residents can get in the
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 23, considered two major decisions: one regarding how the city communicates with the public following officer-involved shootings, and another concerning the schedule and timing of its regular meetings. The most heated discussion of the night centered on a proposal to create rules
by Soren Hemmila
Under the rumble of BART trains and across from the orange glow of Home Depot’s facade, The Red Onion sits like a time capsule from an era when burgers cost three bucks and nobody complained about paying for quality. The Richmond Burger Trail is an ongoing culinary quest by
by Soren Hemmila
The Lot, a growing mobile vendor hub in Downtown Richmond, has shifted its weekly schedule to Tuesdays and Thursdays to better meet demand from weekday lunch crowds, organizers announced this month. Aaron Coleman, who manages The Lot, said the change was driven by customer patterns, particularly from workers at nearby
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to a disturbing array of serious crimes during the week of September 15-20, including a homicide, human trafficking involving a minor, multiple sexual assaults, and a string of armed robberies. Richmond crime incidents Monday, September 15, 2025 Boozy police chase: In the 94801 zip code. Liquid courage
by Soren Hemmila
The heart of downtown Richmond was filled with music, color, and community pride on Saturday as the Spirit and Soul Festival returned for its 2025 celebration. The free event, organized by the Richmond Main Street Initiative, took place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Macdonald Avenue, between
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond High School celebrated a historic milestone Saturday morning as community leaders, alumni, students, and educators gathered to break ground on a long-awaited modernization project that will transform the century-old campus. The $280 million project will unfold in several phases, beginning with the construction of a new two-story, 60,000-square-foot
by Soren Hemmila
Downtown Point Richmond was filled with music, dancing, and food on Saturday as the Washington Elementary PTA and the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council hosted the third annual Kermés ¡Viva Cultura! The free community event happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. has closed off part of Point Richmond
by Soren 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
Downtown Point Richmond was filled with music, dancing, and food on Saturday as the Washington Elementary PTA and the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council hosted the third annual Kermés ¡Viva Cultura! The free community event happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. has closed off part of Point Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week, Richmond residents can get in the
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 23, considered two major decisions: one regarding how the city communicates with the public following officer-involved shootings, and another concerning the schedule and timing of its regular meetings. The most heated discussion of the night centered on a proposal to create rules
by Soren Hemmila
Under the rumble of BART trains and across from the orange glow of Home Depot’s facade, The Red Onion sits like a time capsule from an era when burgers cost three bucks and nobody complained about paying for quality. The Richmond Burger Trail is an ongoing culinary quest by
by Soren Hemmila
The Lot, a growing mobile vendor hub in Downtown Richmond, has shifted its weekly schedule to Tuesdays and Thursdays to better meet demand from weekday lunch crowds, organizers announced this month. Aaron Coleman, who manages The Lot, said the change was driven by customer patterns, particularly from workers at nearby
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to a disturbing array of serious crimes during the week of September 15-20, including a homicide, human trafficking involving a minor, multiple sexual assaults, and a string of armed robberies. Richmond crime incidents Monday, September 15, 2025 Boozy police chase: In the 94801 zip code. Liquid courage
by Soren Hemmila
The heart of downtown Richmond was filled with music, color, and community pride on Saturday as the Spirit and Soul Festival returned for its 2025 celebration. The free event, organized by the Richmond Main Street Initiative, took place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Macdonald Avenue, between
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond High School celebrated a historic milestone Saturday morning as community leaders, alumni, students, and educators gathered to break ground on a long-awaited modernization project that will transform the century-old campus. The $280 million project will unfold in several phases, beginning with the construction of a new two-story, 60,000-square-foot
by Soren Hemmila