
The Masquer's Playhouse presents "The People vs. Mona," a musical that pulls the audience right into the middle of the fast-paced action and hijinx happening in small-town America. Set in Tippo, Georgia, this musical offers an eclectic mix of comedy and drama. Mona, a third-generation Latina
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond's Fire Chief Angel Montoya is no longer employed in Richmond, according to the president of Firefighters Local 188, and Aaron Osorio has been named Interim Fire Chief. According to Richmond Firefighters Local 188 President Michael Velazques, the union received official word of Montoya's departure, but
by Linda Hemmila
■ Viva Space Vegas! Greetings Humans! We welcome you to Viva Space Vegas! – the zillion-star-rated entertainment capital of the galaxy, conveniently located at 126 Buena Vista, Richmond, on the family-friendly Red Planet, where the fun never sets! Visit any time of day and venture down the “strip” ... if you dare. But
by Linda Hemmila
After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Department will be stepping up its effort to address abandoned and illegally parked vehicles by ramping up parking enforcement in the coming weeks. According to a social media post by Sergeant Donald Patchin, officers will be starting in the city's central district and focusing on vehicles
by Linda Hemmila
Our picks for a great, fun-filled weekend! ■ Adult Drop-In Pickleball Ready to pick up a new sport and have some fun? Join us for Pickleball at the Recreation Complex Gym on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 18 and up! Whether you're
by Linda Hemmila
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda Hemmila
The Masquer's Playhouse presents "The People vs. Mona," a musical that pulls the audience right into the middle of the fast-paced action and hijinx happening in small-town America. Set in Tippo, Georgia, this musical offers an eclectic mix of comedy and drama. Mona, a third-generation Latina
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

The Masquer's Playhouse presents "The People vs. Mona," a musical that pulls the audience right into the middle of the fast-paced action and hijinx happening in small-town America. Set in Tippo, Georgia, this musical offers an eclectic mix of comedy and drama. Mona, a third-generation Latina
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond's Fire Chief Angel Montoya is no longer employed in Richmond, according to the president of Firefighters Local 188, and Aaron Osorio has been named Interim Fire Chief. According to Richmond Firefighters Local 188 President Michael Velazques, the union received official word of Montoya's departure, but
by Linda Hemmila
■ Viva Space Vegas! Greetings Humans! We welcome you to Viva Space Vegas! – the zillion-star-rated entertainment capital of the galaxy, conveniently located at 126 Buena Vista, Richmond, on the family-friendly Red Planet, where the fun never sets! Visit any time of day and venture down the “strip” ... if you dare. But
by Linda Hemmila
After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Department will be stepping up its effort to address abandoned and illegally parked vehicles by ramping up parking enforcement in the coming weeks. According to a social media post by Sergeant Donald Patchin, officers will be starting in the city's central district and focusing on vehicles
by Linda Hemmila
Our picks for a great, fun-filled weekend! ■ Adult Drop-In Pickleball Ready to pick up a new sport and have some fun? Join us for Pickleball at the Recreation Complex Gym on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 18 and up! Whether you're
by Linda Hemmila
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda Hemmila




