Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to advance its Cannabis Equity Program. The funding, part of an $18.4 million statewide effort, aims to reduce barriers for individuals disproportionately affected by past
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond hosted its first public Nowruz celebration on Saturday, March 22, at Marina Bay Park, bringing together community members, local leaders, and performers to mark the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The event, initiated by District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, highlighted the contributions of
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will meet on March 25 to discuss major financial decisions, including a proposal to use Chevron settlement funds for early pension debt payments, as well as updates on school district challenges, economic development initiatives, and police military equipment reports. Richmond weighs early pension debt payment using
by Soren Hemmila
As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Canada, and its former financial advisors, alleging that they engaged in illegal derivative contracts that cost the city tens of millions of dollars. The suit, filed on March 17, targets the Public Resources Advisory Group
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and
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
Welcome to Grandview Independent's pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start with the North & East favorites Richmond Pizza House and
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to advance its Cannabis Equity Program. The funding, part of an $18.4 million statewide effort, aims to reduce barriers for individuals disproportionately affected by past
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond hosted its first public Nowruz celebration on Saturday, March 22, at Marina Bay Park, bringing together community members, local leaders, and performers to mark the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The event, initiated by District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, highlighted the contributions of
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will meet on March 25 to discuss major financial decisions, including a proposal to use Chevron settlement funds for early pension debt payments, as well as updates on school district challenges, economic development initiatives, and police military equipment reports. Richmond weighs early pension debt payment using
by Soren Hemmila
As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Canada, and its former financial advisors, alleging that they engaged in illegal derivative contracts that cost the city tens of millions of dollars. The suit, filed on March 17, targets the Public Resources Advisory Group
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. The Richmond Pizza Trail got off to a good start last week with the highly rated neighborhood favorite, Richmond Pizza House,
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond is moving forward with the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a long-term vision aimed at transforming the Hilltop area from an aging, auto-oriented retail hub into a mixed-use district. The specific plan covers 143 acres within the Hilltop Priority Development Area and will establish
by Soren Hemmila