
You know that feeling when you pull up to a taco truck and it’s not flashy — no neon, no Instagram signage, just a faded menu and the hum of the generator — but something tells you you’re in the right place? That’s Tacos Zaragoza. It’s parked quietly
by Soren Hemmila
Viridi, a manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, announced Monday that it has acquired the former Moxion Power production facility at Richmond's Portside Commerce Center. Viridi hopes the new 40,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will create a West Coast presence for the battery manufacturer, expanding its business operations
by Linda Hemmila
Chevron is pushing back against a proposed legislative subpoena from the City of Richmond, calling the move "unnecessary and a waste of public resources." In a statement provided to Grandview, Chevron said it filed its final 2025 business license paperwork just two weeks ago. It called the proposed
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council is set to weigh a subpoena against Chevron over tax audit noncompliance, consider a summer Ciclovia-style open streets pilot, and debate tripling fireworks fines in fire-prone zones as part of a wide-ranging April 22 agenda that also includes military equipment oversight, capital spending reforms, union disputes,
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday evening at the Crescent Park Apartments. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation around the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue at approximately 8:49 p.m. on April 15 and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound,
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best of what's happening in Richmond and highlight it in our calendar. Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan @The Factory Bar Special
by Linda Hemmila
A man was shot and wounded Friday evening just blocks from Grant Elementary School in the city's North & East neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on April 11 just after 10:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 26th Street, where they
by Soren Hemmila
You know that feeling when you pull up to a taco truck and it’s not flashy — no neon, no Instagram signage, just a faded menu and the hum of the generator — but something tells you you’re in the right place? That’s Tacos Zaragoza. It’s parked quietly
by Soren Hemmila



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

A fire broke out at a historic Mira Flores building Friday morning as volunteers were conducting a cleanup event at the adjacent Greenbelt Park, city officials said. Mira Flores is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The blaze

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

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

You know that feeling when you pull up to a taco truck and it’s not flashy — no neon, no Instagram signage, just a faded menu and the hum of the generator — but something tells you you’re in the right place? That’s Tacos Zaragoza. It’s parked quietly
by Soren Hemmila
Viridi, a manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, announced Monday that it has acquired the former Moxion Power production facility at Richmond's Portside Commerce Center. Viridi hopes the new 40,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will create a West Coast presence for the battery manufacturer, expanding its business operations
by Linda Hemmila
Chevron is pushing back against a proposed legislative subpoena from the City of Richmond, calling the move "unnecessary and a waste of public resources." In a statement provided to Grandview, Chevron said it filed its final 2025 business license paperwork just two weeks ago. It called the proposed
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council is set to weigh a subpoena against Chevron over tax audit noncompliance, consider a summer Ciclovia-style open streets pilot, and debate tripling fireworks fines in fire-prone zones as part of a wide-ranging April 22 agenda that also includes military equipment oversight, capital spending reforms, union disputes,
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday evening at the Crescent Park Apartments. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation around the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue at approximately 8:49 p.m. on April 15 and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound,
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best of what's happening in Richmond and highlight it in our calendar. Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan @The Factory Bar Special
by Linda Hemmila
A man was shot and wounded Friday evening just blocks from Grant Elementary School in the city's North & East neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on April 11 just after 10:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 26th Street, where they
by Soren Hemmila




