
Saturday night was a wild one in several parts of Richmond, with police responding to a high number of calls, including gunfire near 23rd Street. Neighbors in the area of 26th and Gaynor say they heard gunshots sometime after 11:30 p.m. Police responded to a Shotspotter activation just
by Linda Hemmila
Silence was shattered early Sunday morning as police worked to disburse participants of a large sideshow that took place in the middle of Carlson Boulevard waking residents and causing a loud disturbance. Richmond police were dispatched at 12:37 a.m. to Carlson Boulevard and Bayview Avenue for reports of
by Linda Hemmila
Assemble Marketplace invites you to a drop-in “Meet-and-greet” with former astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle Sunday, February 12th. Cagle wears many, many hats. An American physician, professor, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and former NASA Astronaut, Cagle joined NASA in 1996, and is an advisor for NASA's Flight
by Linda Hemmila
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions at the Martinez shelter during the month of February with the hopes of finding homes for the many pets they currently have available. According to animal services, the shelter is full due to a high average daily intake of about 20 pets
by Linda Hemmila
A selection of Richmond crime incidents and offenses.
by Soren Hemmila
Are you ready for some football? Not just any football, but Superbowl Sunday football at the Baltic Kiss with the much loved Blackstar Pirate BBQ pop-up taking over for the day. This event promises to be much more than just another Superbowl watch party. The festivities kick off at noon,
by Linda Hemmila
Madeleine Zayas and her group, Sudamericanto Romantico, are set to play a home Valentine's concert sure to put romance in the air. The concert, offering the smooth sounds of South America, Brazil, and the Caribbean, will be hosted by Tom Herriman and will take place at his East
by Linda Hemmila
Annie's Annuals and Perennials Nursery is offering an event aimed at those interested in learning more about creating low-water, high-biodiversity gardens. The event, which will be held at Annies Annuals Nursery on Saturday, February 11th, is part of their yearly series of "talks" providing useful information
by Linda Hemmila
Saturday night was a wild one in several parts of Richmond, with police responding to a high number of calls, including gunfire near 23rd Street. Neighbors in the area of 26th and Gaynor say they heard gunshots sometime after 11:30 p.m. Police responded to a Shotspotter activation just
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

Saturday night was a wild one in several parts of Richmond, with police responding to a high number of calls, including gunfire near 23rd Street. Neighbors in the area of 26th and Gaynor say they heard gunshots sometime after 11:30 p.m. Police responded to a Shotspotter activation just
by Linda Hemmila
Silence was shattered early Sunday morning as police worked to disburse participants of a large sideshow that took place in the middle of Carlson Boulevard waking residents and causing a loud disturbance. Richmond police were dispatched at 12:37 a.m. to Carlson Boulevard and Bayview Avenue for reports of
by Linda Hemmila
Assemble Marketplace invites you to a drop-in “Meet-and-greet” with former astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle Sunday, February 12th. Cagle wears many, many hats. An American physician, professor, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and former NASA Astronaut, Cagle joined NASA in 1996, and is an advisor for NASA's Flight
by Linda Hemmila
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions at the Martinez shelter during the month of February with the hopes of finding homes for the many pets they currently have available. According to animal services, the shelter is full due to a high average daily intake of about 20 pets
by Linda Hemmila
A selection of Richmond crime incidents and offenses.
by Soren Hemmila
Are you ready for some football? Not just any football, but Superbowl Sunday football at the Baltic Kiss with the much loved Blackstar Pirate BBQ pop-up taking over for the day. This event promises to be much more than just another Superbowl watch party. The festivities kick off at noon,
by Linda Hemmila
Madeleine Zayas and her group, Sudamericanto Romantico, are set to play a home Valentine's concert sure to put romance in the air. The concert, offering the smooth sounds of South America, Brazil, and the Caribbean, will be hosted by Tom Herriman and will take place at his East
by Linda Hemmila
Annie's Annuals and Perennials Nursery is offering an event aimed at those interested in learning more about creating low-water, high-biodiversity gardens. The event, which will be held at Annies Annuals Nursery on Saturday, February 11th, is part of their yearly series of "talks" providing useful information
by Linda Hemmila




