
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and April 27-28. The Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new trend where
by Soren Hemmila
On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have
by Linda Hemmila
At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez announced the mayor’s office will be closed Wednesday in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Martinez said he stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza. He called for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid. “This week
by Soren Hemmila
A chemical reaction during the cleanup of a suspected drug lab led to reports of a structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday afternoon. Neighbors were told to avoid the area and smoke from the fire in a Nixle alert from the city at 3:37 p.m. Residents within a
by Soren Hemmila
Last update January 20, 2024 8:07 a.m. A 47-year-old man died in Richmond’s first homicide of the year on Wednesday, a day after the city council celebrated last year’s record-low homicide numbers. A story published by the East Bay Times said police served one of two
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board voted last week to censure Area 5 Trustee Leslie Reckler, following its decision to refer her to the District Attorney’s Office for alleged misconduct. Reckler called the actions a witch hunt intent on publicly embarrassing and silencing her independent and outspoken
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Historic Preservation Commission's Rooted in Richmond app has been chosen to receive the 2023 Governor's Historic Preservation Award. The award is conferred by the California Office of Historic Preservation and California State Parks to acknowledge efforts to preserve and share the history of the
by Sophia Hemmila
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and April 27-28. The Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
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

Last update: 12:36 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 Richmond Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on Nichol Knob in Point Richmond on Saturday evening, which has already scorched approximately four acres. Fire crews are battling the 3-alarm blaze that started near Dornan Drive, and they are receiving

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

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

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 Bay Area Rapid Transit system is planning a major trackway rebuilding project near the Richmond BART station starting on President’s Day Weekend in February. The Richmond-Millbrae line will be canceled, reducing service frequency and transbay options on February 17-19, March 16-17, April 13-14, and April 27-28. The Richmond
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department is warning residents to be alert following a series of smash-and-grab robberies targeting people who have withdrawn cash from ATMs. Sofia Ayala, a crime analysis technician with the Richmond Police Department, said the department has seen an increase in robberies, specifically with a new trend where
by Soren Hemmila
On Tuesday evening, the Richmond City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a proclamation to acknowledge people affected and bring awareness to the issue. The proclamation, read by the City Clerk Pamela Christian, was the result of an effort from councilmembers Melvin Willis and Claudia Jimenez, whose districts have
by Linda Hemmila
At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez announced the mayor’s office will be closed Wednesday in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Martinez said he stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza. He called for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid. “This week
by Soren Hemmila
A chemical reaction during the cleanup of a suspected drug lab led to reports of a structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday afternoon. Neighbors were told to avoid the area and smoke from the fire in a Nixle alert from the city at 3:37 p.m. Residents within a
by Soren Hemmila
Last update January 20, 2024 8:07 a.m. A 47-year-old man died in Richmond’s first homicide of the year on Wednesday, a day after the city council celebrated last year’s record-low homicide numbers. A story published by the East Bay Times said police served one of two
by Soren Hemmila
The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board voted last week to censure Area 5 Trustee Leslie Reckler, following its decision to refer her to the District Attorney’s Office for alleged misconduct. Reckler called the actions a witch hunt intent on publicly embarrassing and silencing her independent and outspoken
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Historic Preservation Commission's Rooted in Richmond app has been chosen to receive the 2023 Governor's Historic Preservation Award. The award is conferred by the California Office of Historic Preservation and California State Parks to acknowledge efforts to preserve and share the history of the
by Sophia Hemmila




