The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
by Soren Hemmila
The city has struggled to control the proliferation of smoke shops, with some operating without proper permits. The Richmond City Council implemented a moratorium on new tobacco retailers earlier this year.
by Soren Hemmila
We were greeted with a question. Do you want a burrito? Yes, but how did she know? She knew. It was a cold morning, but we were motivated to venture out into the world and find something warm and tasty. A sandwich board placed on the sidewalk out front lured
by Soren Hemmila
Councilmember calls for immediate action to address escalating traffic safety concerns in Richmond.
by Soren Hemmila
A group of neighbors who hope to revitalize a once-cherished local landmark will present their plan to Richmond's city council next Tuesday night. Project organizer Alexander Martinez of Friends of the Circle will present a proposal to the city council on Tuesday outlining a plan to remove
by Linda Hemmila
At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.
by Soren Hemmila
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Annual Tree Lighting @ Richmond Auditorium Annual Tree Lighting Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for our Annual Tree Lighting!
by Linda Hemmila
The Grandview Independent has been embarking on a culinary adventure to explore every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant in Richmond.
by Soren Hemmila
The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
by Soren Hemmila
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
With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
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
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller-Knox Regional
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared 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 tons
The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
by Soren Hemmila
The city has struggled to control the proliferation of smoke shops, with some operating without proper permits. The Richmond City Council implemented a moratorium on new tobacco retailers earlier this year.
by Soren Hemmila
We were greeted with a question. Do you want a burrito? Yes, but how did she know? She knew. It was a cold morning, but we were motivated to venture out into the world and find something warm and tasty. A sandwich board placed on the sidewalk out front lured
by Soren Hemmila
Councilmember calls for immediate action to address escalating traffic safety concerns in Richmond.
by Soren Hemmila
A group of neighbors who hope to revitalize a once-cherished local landmark will present their plan to Richmond's city council next Tuesday night. Project organizer Alexander Martinez of Friends of the Circle will present a proposal to the city council on Tuesday outlining a plan to remove
by Linda Hemmila
At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.
by Soren Hemmila
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Annual Tree Lighting @ Richmond Auditorium Annual Tree Lighting Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for our Annual Tree Lighting!
by Linda Hemmila
The Grandview Independent has been embarking on a culinary adventure to explore every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant in Richmond.
by Soren Hemmila