
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila
The last four residents of Richmond's sprawling Castro Street vehicle encampment packed up their belongings and were placed into temporary or permanent housing Friday. City abatement crews, housing providers, and police began clearing the camp, towing cars and removing debris at 7 a.m. Friday. By the afternoon,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond Public Works is working to create a safe and comfortable walking and biking route on McBryde Avenue by removing traffic lanes and adding bike lanes from 37th Street to Wildcat Regional Park. The McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Parks project will reduce the street’s four
by Soren Hemmila
One of the most recognizable buildings along Richmond's waterfront is the behemoth General Warehouse, part of the city's World War II historical legacy. The city entered a 20-year lease with Richmond Grown LLC, a cannabis business, in July 2019, but any plans to renovate the distinct
by Linda Hemmila
A mural inspired by the plants and animals that live in El Sobrante and Richmond drew a crowd of artists of all ages on Saturday morning to help create something vibrant for their community. The communities of El Sobrante and Richmond are infinitely intertwined and intersect with one another seemingly
by Linda Hemmila
On a sunny June afternoon, Richmond's very own John Wehrle was hard at work meticulously tending to his mural, which adorns the tunnel at Point Richmond's Ferry Point – a work originally commissioned by the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council in 1996. Wehrle, who resides in Richmond, has
by Linda Hemmila
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila



This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted

Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become

Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

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

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

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

The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila
The last four residents of Richmond's sprawling Castro Street vehicle encampment packed up their belongings and were placed into temporary or permanent housing Friday. City abatement crews, housing providers, and police began clearing the camp, towing cars and removing debris at 7 a.m. Friday. By the afternoon,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
by Linda Hemmila
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
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond Public Works is working to create a safe and comfortable walking and biking route on McBryde Avenue by removing traffic lanes and adding bike lanes from 37th Street to Wildcat Regional Park. The McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Parks project will reduce the street’s four
by Soren Hemmila
One of the most recognizable buildings along Richmond's waterfront is the behemoth General Warehouse, part of the city's World War II historical legacy. The city entered a 20-year lease with Richmond Grown LLC, a cannabis business, in July 2019, but any plans to renovate the distinct
by Linda Hemmila
A mural inspired by the plants and animals that live in El Sobrante and Richmond drew a crowd of artists of all ages on Saturday morning to help create something vibrant for their community. The communities of El Sobrante and Richmond are infinitely intertwined and intersect with one another seemingly
by Linda Hemmila
On a sunny June afternoon, Richmond's very own John Wehrle was hard at work meticulously tending to his mural, which adorns the tunnel at Point Richmond's Ferry Point – a work originally commissioned by the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council in 1996. Wehrle, who resides in Richmond, has
by Linda Hemmila




