What’s happening around Richmond? There are plenty of options! Richmond always has something going on, from beer and food trucks to art in the park, comedy, and more. Check out our picks for this week's summertime fun! This Week @ East Brother Beer Co. Here’s What’s
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Burrito Trail makes a stop on 23rd Street, visiting all-night food truck-like El Tapatio Restaurant during the day. We’ve often found middle-of-the-night dining to be pretty limited around here. There is Nations Hamburgers and Andy’s, but we hear even they close
by Soren Hemmila
Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a fatal Fourth of July stabbing at the Solace Apartment Homes at 3535 El Portal Drive. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said they received reports of a stabbing at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. “Officers responded and
by Soren Hemmila
While the City of Richmond promised 20 full minutes of fireworks during our July 3 celebration, amateur pyrotechnic engineers celebrated Independence Day with hundreds of unsanctioned shows that ran much longer. According to police data, the department received 111 calls reporting fireworks on July 4. The department also received three
by Soren HemmilaHundreds turned out for the annual fireworks celebration at Richmond's Marina Bay Wednesday night as an unusually fog-less sky and warmer-than-usual temperatures added to the festive feel of the evening. In years past, festival-goers donned jackets and parkas, bundling children in blankets to brave
by Linda Hemmila
Despite announcing layoffs that will gut the bulk of its Richmond crew, construction continues with what is intended to be the expansive Moxion Giga Factory at the Port of Richmond. In a surprise move last week, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs
by Linda Hemmila
Check out Grandview's hyper-local round-up of fun things to do in Richmond this week. 3rd of July @ Marina Bay Park 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration! Wednesday, July 3, 5-10 p.m. Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about. Celebrate with
by Linda Hemmila
What’s happening around Richmond? There are plenty of options! Richmond always has something going on, from beer and food trucks to art in the park, comedy, and more. Check out our picks for this week's summertime fun! This Week @ East Brother Beer Co. Here’s What’s
by Linda Hemmila
The Bay Area Air District has fined Gold Bond Building Products for 13 violations related to dust at its wallboard manufacturing plant at 1040 Canal Boulevard. Along with the $188,500 fine, the Air District is also requiring Gold Bond to take additional physical and operational steps to reduce dust
Primary Collision Factor First-half 2026 data from the Richmond Police Department Other includes Hazardous Movement, Hazardous Parking, Improper Passing, Other Equipment, Other Than Driver Source: Richmond Police Department collision data
This story was updated August 31, 12:25 p.m. A fire on the Contra Costa College campus Saturday damaged one building and, according to authorities, was intentionally set. The blaze brought fire crews from Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito to the campus at 2600 Mission Bell Drive in
Beloved community pool, the Richmond Plunge, celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, drawing a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers for a spectacular ribbon-cutting birthday bash. Richmond's Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda presided over the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony
In the midst of an urban jungle, an oasis emerges, alive with the aroma of Italy, offering authentic pastries and coffee so delicious you cannot believe you haven't been here before. This is Cafe Gran Milan, located on Jacuzzi Street — in a semi-industrial area you may think
Photos had been turning up online this week, huge looping patterns raked into the sand at Keller Beach, gone by the next tide. There was one obvious question. Who did this? Turns out the answer gets up before the sun does. His name is Brighton Denevan, and he'd
Contra Costa County is asking a judge to shut down a popular but unpermitted taco stand on San Pablo Dam Road after its operators ignored the county's lawsuit, according to court records. Even with the lawsuit pending, the stand keeps running. Most nights, a line stretches down the
On a quiet weekend morning, a hundred or so El Sobrante residents simultaneously stopped what they were doing and fled their homes upon receiving a single text message. Richmond's third evacuation drill was held Saturday, providing neighborhoods in El Sobrante an opportunity to practice what they would do
What’s happening around Richmond? There are plenty of options! Richmond always has something going on, from beer and food trucks to art in the park, comedy, and more. Check out our picks for this week's summertime fun! This Week @ East Brother Beer Co. Here’s What’s
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond Burrito Trail makes a stop on 23rd Street, visiting all-night food truck-like El Tapatio Restaurant during the day. We’ve often found middle-of-the-night dining to be pretty limited around here. There is Nations Hamburgers and Andy’s, but we hear even they close
by Soren Hemmila
Since 2020, Richmond’s budget for the city attorney’s office has grown by more than 140 percent, according to a workforce analysis by government management consultant Raftelis. According to the city’s figures, Richmond spent $1,610,307 on the city attorney’s office in 2020. For this year,
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are investigating a fatal Fourth of July stabbing at the Solace Apartment Homes at 3535 El Portal Drive. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said they received reports of a stabbing at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. “Officers responded and
by Soren Hemmila
While the City of Richmond promised 20 full minutes of fireworks during our July 3 celebration, amateur pyrotechnic engineers celebrated Independence Day with hundreds of unsanctioned shows that ran much longer. According to police data, the department received 111 calls reporting fireworks on July 4. The department also received three
by Soren HemmilaHundreds turned out for the annual fireworks celebration at Richmond's Marina Bay Wednesday night as an unusually fog-less sky and warmer-than-usual temperatures added to the festive feel of the evening. In years past, festival-goers donned jackets and parkas, bundling children in blankets to brave
by Linda Hemmila
Despite announcing layoffs that will gut the bulk of its Richmond crew, construction continues with what is intended to be the expansive Moxion Giga Factory at the Port of Richmond. In a surprise move last week, Moxion filed a WARN notice with the Employment Development Department, stating the planned layoffs
by Linda Hemmila
Check out Grandview's hyper-local round-up of fun things to do in Richmond this week. 3rd of July @ Marina Bay Park 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration! Wednesday, July 3, 5-10 p.m. Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about. Celebrate with
by Linda Hemmila