
An early morning crash on I-80 near the Dam Road left one victim dead and others injured, according to firefighters who responded to the scene. Just before 5 am, firefighters from E66 and Con Fire E70/T70 responded to the area of I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road for a
by Linda Hemmila
The National Weather Service, along with every single Bay Area meteorologist, says that stormy cold weather is ahead, and taking the usual precautions for such weather is in order today. If you liked yesterday's wind, you're in luck! There is a wind advisory for wind with
by Linda Hemmila
Saturday, February 11 Attempted robbery: 900 block of 23rd Street–one of the locations Richmond police have identified as a strong-arm robbery “hot spot.” A man in a restaurant’s parking lot required medical attention after he was hit in the head with a gun at 9:40 p.m.
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond firefighters responded to a call for a recreational vehicle on fire and arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames just around 9 p.m. last night near civic center. The fire, which broke out in an RV parked in front of Motel 6 on Preble Avenue, was quickly
by Linda Hemmila
Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras with some good eats? No problem. We have you covered with our where-to-eat guide of local favorites to indulge in for Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday. It doesn't matter what you call it; it's a great excuse
by Linda Hemmila
Three people were sent to the hospital after two groups reportedly exchanged gunfire at the Crescent Park Apartments complex causing a car to smash into an apartment building Friday night.
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Public Library invites you to its 2023 Black History Month program honoring the city's early Black recreation and sports leaders and their contributions to the community. The program will honor local recreation and sports legends Charlie Reid, Eural McKelvy, and C.A. Robertson, who were instrumental in
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Community Input Survey is live and ready to receive your comments and suggestions. Providing your input and feedback will help to shape the goals, direction, and priorities of the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Workforce Development Plan. The Richmond City Council adopted Resolution 88-21 in July
by Linda Hemmila
An early morning crash on I-80 near the Dam Road left one victim dead and others injured, according to firefighters who responded to the scene. Just before 5 am, firefighters from E66 and Con Fire E70/T70 responded to the area of I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road for a
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

An early morning crash on I-80 near the Dam Road left one victim dead and others injured, according to firefighters who responded to the scene. Just before 5 am, firefighters from E66 and Con Fire E70/T70 responded to the area of I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road for a
by Linda Hemmila
The National Weather Service, along with every single Bay Area meteorologist, says that stormy cold weather is ahead, and taking the usual precautions for such weather is in order today. If you liked yesterday's wind, you're in luck! There is a wind advisory for wind with
by Linda Hemmila
Saturday, February 11 Attempted robbery: 900 block of 23rd Street–one of the locations Richmond police have identified as a strong-arm robbery “hot spot.” A man in a restaurant’s parking lot required medical attention after he was hit in the head with a gun at 9:40 p.m.
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond firefighters responded to a call for a recreational vehicle on fire and arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames just around 9 p.m. last night near civic center. The fire, which broke out in an RV parked in front of Motel 6 on Preble Avenue, was quickly
by Linda Hemmila
Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras with some good eats? No problem. We have you covered with our where-to-eat guide of local favorites to indulge in for Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday. It doesn't matter what you call it; it's a great excuse
by Linda Hemmila
Three people were sent to the hospital after two groups reportedly exchanged gunfire at the Crescent Park Apartments complex causing a car to smash into an apartment building Friday night.
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Public Library invites you to its 2023 Black History Month program honoring the city's early Black recreation and sports leaders and their contributions to the community. The program will honor local recreation and sports legends Charlie Reid, Eural McKelvy, and C.A. Robertson, who were instrumental in
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Community Input Survey is live and ready to receive your comments and suggestions. Providing your input and feedback will help to shape the goals, direction, and priorities of the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Workforce Development Plan. The Richmond City Council adopted Resolution 88-21 in July
by Linda Hemmila




