
Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained
by Linda HemmilaA statement issued by Bay Area Air Quality Tuesday morning said they are currently investigating a level one incident that occurred at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond Monday afternoon, which led to unplanned flaring and smoke visible to many around the Bay Area. "On November 28, 2023, at 8:
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: November 27, 2023 9:10 pm Flaring activity at Chevron's Richmond Refinery has now stopped, according to spokesperson Caitlin Powell. "Our workforce is still working to safely recover operations impacted from the earlier loss of power. While we hope to avoid it, intermittent flaring is
by Linda Hemmila
Signature gatherers have begun work to place an initiative on the ballot to change how Richmond voters elect city council members and the mayor. The measure's leading proponent, Don Gosney, has offered to come to you for a signature. A political action committee called Richmond Votes Matters has
by Soren Hemmila
Over the past few weeks, a small group of artists has been working diligently to recreate the art of the beloved local artist Jim DeWitt. Carefully following a gridded outline to produce a giant-sized replica of DeWitt's work, which now graces the wall of the newly constructed Duke
by Linda Hemmila
On a warm Thanksgiving morning, throngs flock to Pt. Richmond to embrace much loved tradition: The Point Richmond Turkey Shoot. No turkeys are harmed in this annual celebration, but they are welcome to come along if they wish. At least a hundred people and many families with kids and dogs
by Linda Hemmila
Point Richmond Gallery is hosting a closing reception for the exhibit "Slow Frequency," the work of Bay Area artist Rick Gradone, offering a last-chance opportunity to meet the artist and experience his art. The gallery invites you to join them in celebrating Rick Gradone’s Paintings and Objects
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond has something for everyone, and this week is no exception! Kicking off the season with ten fun events sure to get you in the spirit, including two fabulous holiday tree lighting events, a craft fair, and Pt. Richmond's own special tradition: the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot! ■ East
by Linda Hemmila
Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained
by Linda 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

Beginning December 1, those experiencing behavioral health, mental health, or substance crisis will be able to call the A3 Miles Hall Crisis Call Center, which will be operating around the clock to provide assistance for those in need. The Crisis Call Center offers callers the opportunity to talk to trained
by Linda HemmilaA statement issued by Bay Area Air Quality Tuesday morning said they are currently investigating a level one incident that occurred at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond Monday afternoon, which led to unplanned flaring and smoke visible to many around the Bay Area. "On November 28, 2023, at 8:
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: November 27, 2023 9:10 pm Flaring activity at Chevron's Richmond Refinery has now stopped, according to spokesperson Caitlin Powell. "Our workforce is still working to safely recover operations impacted from the earlier loss of power. While we hope to avoid it, intermittent flaring is
by Linda Hemmila
Signature gatherers have begun work to place an initiative on the ballot to change how Richmond voters elect city council members and the mayor. The measure's leading proponent, Don Gosney, has offered to come to you for a signature. A political action committee called Richmond Votes Matters has
by Soren Hemmila
Over the past few weeks, a small group of artists has been working diligently to recreate the art of the beloved local artist Jim DeWitt. Carefully following a gridded outline to produce a giant-sized replica of DeWitt's work, which now graces the wall of the newly constructed Duke
by Linda Hemmila
On a warm Thanksgiving morning, throngs flock to Pt. Richmond to embrace much loved tradition: The Point Richmond Turkey Shoot. No turkeys are harmed in this annual celebration, but they are welcome to come along if they wish. At least a hundred people and many families with kids and dogs
by Linda Hemmila
Point Richmond Gallery is hosting a closing reception for the exhibit "Slow Frequency," the work of Bay Area artist Rick Gradone, offering a last-chance opportunity to meet the artist and experience his art. The gallery invites you to join them in celebrating Rick Gradone’s Paintings and Objects
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond has something for everyone, and this week is no exception! Kicking off the season with ten fun events sure to get you in the spirit, including two fabulous holiday tree lighting events, a craft fair, and Pt. Richmond's own special tradition: the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot! ■ East
by Linda Hemmila




