Rich City Rides says they have reached a major milestone by acquiring three properties to launch the Rich City Project, a series of eco-friendly community hubs focused on sustainability, diversity, and eco-conscious living. The bicycle advocacy organization founded in 2012 also announced its transformation into a 501c3 nonprofit known as
by Soren Hemmila
Updated January 10, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Richmond High School was locked down Monday afternoon after multiple shots were fired during an after-school "brawl" that took place in front of the school parking lot according to the Oil Leak, Richmond High School's student-run newspaper. San
by Linda Hemmila
Several recent unrelated flaring incidents at Chevron's Richmond Refinery resulted in multiple Level 1 community alert warnings going out to residents notifying them of an "upset" and flaring at the facility. Chevron spokesperson Caitlin Powell said the flaring events, which occurred on New Year's
by Linda Hemmila
North and East resident Shawn Dunning launched his bid for a Richmond City Council seat Saturday afternoon amid a hearty group of supporters who came out to celebrate the official start of the campaign. Dunning is running for the District 6 seat currently held by Claudia Jimenez. As a consultant
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond’s on-call contractor, Bay Hawk, has installed temporary tarps on the historic Winehaven cottages at Point Molate before this week’s rainy weather. After a historic preservation group filed a lawsuit to protect the cottages, the Richmond City Council voted in October to spend $438,000
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond ended the year with the lowest homicide rate police could find on record, said Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons during a report at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. The drop mirrors a nationwide trend of declining homicide rates. “Eight was our official number,” Simmons said. “We have
by Soren Hemmila
High levels of toxic chemicals have been identified at a former dry cleaner in Richmond, causing health officials to install monitors and consider evacuating residents if chemicals are detected above safety levels. This week, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control contacted Contra Costa County and city health officials, alerting
by Linda Hemmila
■ Arts Of Point Richmond and ar-ti-fact gallery present Winter Holiday Showcase This FRIDAY & SATURDAY, December 22 and 23, gallery hours Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm. Be sure to stop in and support the gallery & your fellow artists! ■ East Brother Beer Co ‘Twas the weekend before
by Linda Hemmila
Rich City Rides says they have reached a major milestone by acquiring three properties to launch the Rich City Project, a series of eco-friendly community hubs focused on sustainability, diversity, and eco-conscious living. The bicycle advocacy organization founded in 2012 also announced its transformation into a 501c3 nonprofit known as
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon, after its already charred framework had been left sitting amid garbage and rubble for more than two years following a 2023 fire. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before 5
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
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
Rich City Rides says they have reached a major milestone by acquiring three properties to launch the Rich City Project, a series of eco-friendly community hubs focused on sustainability, diversity, and eco-conscious living. The bicycle advocacy organization founded in 2012 also announced its transformation into a 501c3 nonprofit known as
by Soren Hemmila
Updated January 10, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Richmond High School was locked down Monday afternoon after multiple shots were fired during an after-school "brawl" that took place in front of the school parking lot according to the Oil Leak, Richmond High School's student-run newspaper. San
by Linda Hemmila
Several recent unrelated flaring incidents at Chevron's Richmond Refinery resulted in multiple Level 1 community alert warnings going out to residents notifying them of an "upset" and flaring at the facility. Chevron spokesperson Caitlin Powell said the flaring events, which occurred on New Year's
by Linda Hemmila
North and East resident Shawn Dunning launched his bid for a Richmond City Council seat Saturday afternoon amid a hearty group of supporters who came out to celebrate the official start of the campaign. Dunning is running for the District 6 seat currently held by Claudia Jimenez. As a consultant
by Linda Hemmila
The City of Richmond’s on-call contractor, Bay Hawk, has installed temporary tarps on the historic Winehaven cottages at Point Molate before this week’s rainy weather. After a historic preservation group filed a lawsuit to protect the cottages, the Richmond City Council voted in October to spend $438,000
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond ended the year with the lowest homicide rate police could find on record, said Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons during a report at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. The drop mirrors a nationwide trend of declining homicide rates. “Eight was our official number,” Simmons said. “We have
by Soren Hemmila
High levels of toxic chemicals have been identified at a former dry cleaner in Richmond, causing health officials to install monitors and consider evacuating residents if chemicals are detected above safety levels. This week, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control contacted Contra Costa County and city health officials, alerting
by Linda Hemmila
■ Arts Of Point Richmond and ar-ti-fact gallery present Winter Holiday Showcase This FRIDAY & SATURDAY, December 22 and 23, gallery hours Friday: 4-6 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm. Be sure to stop in and support the gallery & your fellow artists! ■ East Brother Beer Co ‘Twas the weekend before
by Linda Hemmila