After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Department will be stepping up its effort to address abandoned and illegally parked vehicles by ramping up parking enforcement in the coming weeks. According to a social media post by Sergeant Donald Patchin, officers will be starting in the city's central district and focusing on vehicles
by Linda Hemmila
Our picks for a great, fun-filled weekend! ■ Adult Drop-In Pickleball Ready to pick up a new sport and have some fun? Join us for Pickleball at the Recreation Complex Gym on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 18 and up! Whether you're
by Linda Hemmila
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda HemmilaAs the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian pilot project comes to an end, local bicycle advocacy organization Rich City Rides has launched a petition drive to save the trail. The $20 million six-mile bicycle and pedestrian path opened as a Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Commission pilot project in 2019.
by Soren Hemmila
Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people
by Linda Hemmila
■ Annual Eclipse Viewing Party Richmond Library Main Courtyard 9-10 am Saturday, October 14th Free solar viewing glasses. Eclipse is at 9:19 am, so don't be late! ■ Pick of the Patch Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12
by Linda Hemmila
After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
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
After an epic hours-long public comment section Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, the Richmond City Council voted five to one in favor of a resolution ‘Affirming Richmond’s Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza.’ The resolution sponsored by Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Vice Mayor Gayle
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Police Department will be stepping up its effort to address abandoned and illegally parked vehicles by ramping up parking enforcement in the coming weeks. According to a social media post by Sergeant Donald Patchin, officers will be starting in the city's central district and focusing on vehicles
by Linda Hemmila
Our picks for a great, fun-filled weekend! ■ Adult Drop-In Pickleball Ready to pick up a new sport and have some fun? Join us for Pickleball at the Recreation Complex Gym on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 18 and up! Whether you're
by Linda Hemmila
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda HemmilaAs the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian pilot project comes to an end, local bicycle advocacy organization Rich City Rides has launched a petition drive to save the trail. The $20 million six-mile bicycle and pedestrian path opened as a Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Commission pilot project in 2019.
by Soren Hemmila
Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people
by Linda Hemmila
■ Annual Eclipse Viewing Party Richmond Library Main Courtyard 9-10 am Saturday, October 14th Free solar viewing glasses. Eclipse is at 9:19 am, so don't be late! ■ Pick of the Patch Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12
by Linda Hemmila