We’re not going to sugarcoat it. We eat a lot of burritos at Grandview Independent. Almost since the beginning of our publication, burritos have been a steady companion at our editorial board meetings. So we’re hitting the Richmond Burrito Trail again with plans of visiting every taqueria, food
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, a non-profit that provides free seeds through the Richmond Public Library, will celebrate its 14th anniversary on May 1. At a seed lending library, patrons can” borrow” seeds to plant, let some go to seed, and then return some of the next generation of
by Soren Hemmila
Fresh off the Richmond Election Reform Act petition certification, the Richmond City Council will now consider placing its own election reform measure on the November ballot. Voting reform organization California Ranked Choice Voting will present a report on instant runoff voting to the council at the April 30 meeting. Cal
by Soren Hemmila
Daniel Nathan-Heiss thinks the Richmond City Council should prioritize its residents and that the only path to “Pride” and “Purpose” is through hard work. Nathan-Heiss, who recently pulled papers to get on the ballot this fall, said he hopes to be the next District 5 representative because he
by Linda Hemmila
Behind a cement barrier and chainlink fence sits the charred remains of one of Richmond's important historical assets: the International Hotel. Destroyed in a raging blaze a year ago this week, the scorched wooden framework continues to deteriorate and can be seen listing above the fencing along with
by Linda Hemmila
A large crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil on Cutting and Carlson Boulevards Saturday night for six-year-old Amadeo Alvarez Jr., who died in a hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening. Amadeo was a joyful, vibrant boy with a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him. He
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Board briefly considered forming an ad hoc committee to address the deterioration condition of the “Know-Your-Rights” mural on 23rd Street and Ohio Avenue before a staff attorney advised it was outside the board’s scope. The mural, created in 2017, celebrates community action for equitable
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers after an increasing number of smoke shops have opened in the city. The urgency order, which went into effect immediately at the April 16 meeting, means no new permit, license, or other entitlement for any new
by Soren Hemmila
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. We eat a lot of burritos at Grandview Independent. Almost since the beginning of our publication, burritos have been a steady companion at our editorial board meetings. So we’re hitting the Richmond Burrito Trail again with plans of visiting every taqueria, food
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Greenway runs nearly three miles from South 2nd Street to San Pablo Avenue, a paved ribbon of trail laid over an old rail corridor. Most of it is easy riding. Then you hit the middle, and the trail just gives up. There's a fix in the
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
With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. We eat a lot of burritos at Grandview Independent. Almost since the beginning of our publication, burritos have been a steady companion at our editorial board meetings. So we’re hitting the Richmond Burrito Trail again with plans of visiting every taqueria, food
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, a non-profit that provides free seeds through the Richmond Public Library, will celebrate its 14th anniversary on May 1. At a seed lending library, patrons can” borrow” seeds to plant, let some go to seed, and then return some of the next generation of
by Soren Hemmila
Fresh off the Richmond Election Reform Act petition certification, the Richmond City Council will now consider placing its own election reform measure on the November ballot. Voting reform organization California Ranked Choice Voting will present a report on instant runoff voting to the council at the April 30 meeting. Cal
by Soren Hemmila
Daniel Nathan-Heiss thinks the Richmond City Council should prioritize its residents and that the only path to “Pride” and “Purpose” is through hard work. Nathan-Heiss, who recently pulled papers to get on the ballot this fall, said he hopes to be the next District 5 representative because he
by Linda Hemmila
Behind a cement barrier and chainlink fence sits the charred remains of one of Richmond's important historical assets: the International Hotel. Destroyed in a raging blaze a year ago this week, the scorched wooden framework continues to deteriorate and can be seen listing above the fencing along with
by Linda Hemmila
A large crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil on Cutting and Carlson Boulevards Saturday night for six-year-old Amadeo Alvarez Jr., who died in a hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening. Amadeo was a joyful, vibrant boy with a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him. He
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Rent Board briefly considered forming an ad hoc committee to address the deterioration condition of the “Know-Your-Rights” mural on 23rd Street and Ohio Avenue before a staff attorney advised it was outside the board’s scope. The mural, created in 2017, celebrates community action for equitable
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers after an increasing number of smoke shops have opened in the city. The urgency order, which went into effect immediately at the April 16 meeting, means no new permit, license, or other entitlement for any new
by Soren Hemmila