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News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.
Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.

Richmond City Council members debated changes to their meeting schedule Tuesday night, discussing potential adjustments to improve public participation and ensure efficient governance. A central point of discussion was whether to shift the council’s start time to 5 p.m. and enforce an 11 p.m. cutoff to prevent

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Feb 26, 2025 Eight great things to do in Richmond
Eight great things to do in Richmond

◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Benefit Show @ Baltic Kiss Don’t miss the KISS! Join us Thursday 2/27- 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Featuring

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 25, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: completing the La Flor de Jalisco triad
La Flor de Jalisco

Richmond Burrito Trail returns to 23rd Street for a Super Carne Asada Burrito from La Flor de Jalisco.

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 24, 2025 Shots fired report prompts heavy police presence on Ralston Avenue
Shots fired report prompts heavy police presence on Ralston Avenue

Weekend vibes were interrupted late Saturday afternoon when residents in the East Richmond Heights neighborhood began hearing a helicopter along with a voice over a loudspeaker instructing someone to "come out of the house." According to Jimmy Lee, Public Information Officer for the Contra Costa County Sheriff'

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 23, 2025 Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident
Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident

A suspect was arrested Friday night after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute over money, authorities said. Richmond officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of 15th Street at 8:24 p.m., according to Lt. Donald Patchin, public information officer for the Richmond Police Department.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 22, 2025 On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change
On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change

The Richmond City Council’s February 25 meeting will feature a presentation from the United Teachers of Richmond, which argues the West Contra Costa Unified School District is manufacturing a fiscal crisis while failing to retain teachers amid rising costs. Also on the agenda: a proclamation honoring the Black Nine,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 22, 2025 Richmond police arrest suspect in Valley View hit-and-run
Richmond Police

Richmond police have arrested a driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian severely injured early Thursday morning. At approximately 4:35 a.m., officers responded to Valley View Road at Morningside Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian suffering significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 21, 2025 Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections
Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer system Tuesday night, extending restrictions that have stalled home construction for three years. The moratorium, which requires approval from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), temporarily halts

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.
News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.

Richmond City Council members debated changes to their meeting schedule Tuesday night, discussing potential adjustments to improve public participation and ensure efficient governance. A central point of discussion was whether to shift the council’s start time to 5 p.m. and enforce an 11 p.m. cutoff to prevent

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Feb 27, 2025 Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.
Richmond City Council discusses shifting meeting start time to 5 p.m.

Richmond City Council members debated changes to their meeting schedule Tuesday night, discussing potential adjustments to improve public participation and ensure efficient governance. A central point of discussion was whether to shift the council’s start time to 5 p.m. and enforce an 11 p.m. cutoff to prevent

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Feb 26, 2025 Eight great things to do in Richmond
Eight great things to do in Richmond

◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Benefit Show @ Baltic Kiss Don’t miss the KISS! Join us Thursday 2/27- 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Featuring

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Feb 25, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: completing the La Flor de Jalisco triad
La Flor de Jalisco

Richmond Burrito Trail returns to 23rd Street for a Super Carne Asada Burrito from La Flor de Jalisco.

by Soren Hemmila
Feb 24, 2025 Shots fired report prompts heavy police presence on Ralston Avenue
Shots fired report prompts heavy police presence on Ralston Avenue

Weekend vibes were interrupted late Saturday afternoon when residents in the East Richmond Heights neighborhood began hearing a helicopter along with a voice over a loudspeaker instructing someone to "come out of the house." According to Jimmy Lee, Public Information Officer for the Contra Costa County Sheriff'

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 23, 2025 Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident
Suspect arrested after 15th Street shooting incident

A suspect was arrested Friday night after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute over money, authorities said. Richmond officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 200 block of 15th Street at 8:24 p.m., according to Lt. Donald Patchin, public information officer for the Richmond Police Department.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 22, 2025 On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change
On the Agenda: WCCUSD budget cuts, Black Nine honored, and city meeting time change

The Richmond City Council’s February 25 meeting will feature a presentation from the United Teachers of Richmond, which argues the West Contra Costa Unified School District is manufacturing a fiscal crisis while failing to retain teachers amid rising costs. Also on the agenda: a proclamation honoring the Black Nine,

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Feb 22, 2025 Richmond police arrest suspect in Valley View hit-and-run
Richmond Police

Richmond police have arrested a driver involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian severely injured early Thursday morning. At approximately 4:35 a.m., officers responded to Valley View Road at Morningside Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian suffering significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Feb 21, 2025 Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections
Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach Sewer connections

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer system Tuesday night, extending restrictions that have stalled home construction for three years. The moratorium, which requires approval from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), temporarily halts

by Soren Hemmila
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