Snow came to Richmond on Thursday, much to the delight of young and old alike, as the city hosted its 2nd annual snow day under a bright blue sky in Nicholl Park. The City of Richmond and the Recreation Department partnered with All Seasons Ice Company to provide about 20
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond has relaunched its defunct electric bike-share program with a new operator and freshly rebranded bikes. Residents can now rent bikes from several bike hubs around town. The new bikeshare contractor, Today Bikes, will manage the system. The city’s previous bike-share shut down in 2022 when the contractor, Bolt
by Soren Hemmila
After years of legal wrangling, a court has found that the environmental impact report for the proposed development of Point Molate was flawed, which environmental groups say clears the way for creating a new shoreline regional park. The Point Molate Mixed Use Project envisioned a mixed-use community comprising open space,
by Soren Hemmila
Previously halted thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, The California Schools Dashboard is once again available to the public, offering an updated snapshot of how students across the state are performing, including those enrolled in West Contra Costa Unified School District. The dashboard utilizes data from the 2022-2023 school year'
by Linda Hemmila
Contra Costa Health is asking residents to complete a survey about what they think of the county's Community Warning System and what improvements they would like to see in the system. The CWS is a community notification system that alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety,
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond City Council provided feedback last week on the future of Hilltop as part of the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, which will guide future development at the mall and surrounding areas. During the discussion, council members revealed their own visions for the property. Cesar would like to see a
by Soren Hemmila
Last Update: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The Richmond City Council and Point Richmond residents took the city’s wastewater plant operator to task for the overpoweringly foul odor in the surrounding neighborhoods last week. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who presided over the entire Tuesday meeting
by Soren HemmilaFormer Fire Chief Angel Montoya filed allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination against the City of Richmond on November 28. Montoya has filed claims citing discrimination based on ethnicity, color, and age, along with a whistleblower violation. He asserts substantial economic damages due to income loss and a damaged reputation,
by Soren HemmilaSnow came to Richmond on Thursday, much to the delight of young and old alike, as the city hosted its 2nd annual snow day under a bright blue sky in Nicholl Park. The City of Richmond and the Recreation Department partnered with All Seasons Ice Company to provide about 20
by Linda 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
Snow came to Richmond on Thursday, much to the delight of young and old alike, as the city hosted its 2nd annual snow day under a bright blue sky in Nicholl Park. The City of Richmond and the Recreation Department partnered with All Seasons Ice Company to provide about 20
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond has relaunched its defunct electric bike-share program with a new operator and freshly rebranded bikes. Residents can now rent bikes from several bike hubs around town. The new bikeshare contractor, Today Bikes, will manage the system. The city’s previous bike-share shut down in 2022 when the contractor, Bolt
by Soren Hemmila
After years of legal wrangling, a court has found that the environmental impact report for the proposed development of Point Molate was flawed, which environmental groups say clears the way for creating a new shoreline regional park. The Point Molate Mixed Use Project envisioned a mixed-use community comprising open space,
by Soren Hemmila
Previously halted thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, The California Schools Dashboard is once again available to the public, offering an updated snapshot of how students across the state are performing, including those enrolled in West Contra Costa Unified School District. The dashboard utilizes data from the 2022-2023 school year'
by Linda Hemmila
Contra Costa Health is asking residents to complete a survey about what they think of the county's Community Warning System and what improvements they would like to see in the system. The CWS is a community notification system that alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety,
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond City Council provided feedback last week on the future of Hilltop as part of the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, which will guide future development at the mall and surrounding areas. During the discussion, council members revealed their own visions for the property. Cesar would like to see a
by Soren Hemmila
Last Update: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The Richmond City Council and Point Richmond residents took the city’s wastewater plant operator to task for the overpoweringly foul odor in the surrounding neighborhoods last week. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, who presided over the entire Tuesday meeting
by Soren HemmilaFormer Fire Chief Angel Montoya filed allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination against the City of Richmond on November 28. Montoya has filed claims citing discrimination based on ethnicity, color, and age, along with a whistleblower violation. He asserts substantial economic damages due to income loss and a damaged reputation,
by Soren Hemmila