
A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with an AR-15
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond Police received hundreds of reports of fireworks during the long Fourth of July weekend this year. The Indy takes a look at the data. Between July 1 and July 5, police received 249 reports of fireworks in progress throughout the city. Most of the calls for service were
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal) neighborhood shows.
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
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
A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with an AR-15
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

A man fatally shot by police in June at a Point Richmond home has been identified as 66-year-old Kevin McDonald, officers announced at a press conference Friday. Richmond police Officer Alexander Caine and Det. Robert Branch both fired after issuing verbal warnings to McDonald, who was armed with an AR-15
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond Police received hundreds of reports of fireworks during the long Fourth of July weekend this year. The Indy takes a look at the data. Between July 1 and July 5, police received 249 reports of fireworks in progress throughout the city. Most of the calls for service were
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal) neighborhood shows.
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
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




