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Grandview Independent exclusively covers Richmond news, breaking news, and writing in-depth stories about our city and its people.
This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. BART service has resumed system-wide following a major disruption Thursday morning caused by a computer networking problem that halted train service across the entire system. While trains are now running again, BART officials warn that riders should
Several structures at Richmond’s Point Potrero Marine Terminal are in poor to critical condition and require urgent repairs, according to an initial engineering assessment presented to the Richmond City Council on Tuesday. Damilola Taiwo, a structural engineer with Moffatt & Nichol, said the goal is to assess the condition
This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. An accident involving a school bus and an SUV at the corner of 26th Street and Gaynor Avenue brought first responders and neighbors to the scene just after 9 a.m. Friday. Neighbors say a White Subaru
by Linda Hemmila
This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 11:29 a.m. An accident involving a school bus and an SUV at the corner of 26th Street and Gaynor Avenue brought first responders and neighbors to the scene just after 9 a.m. Friday. Neighbors say a White Subaru
by Linda Hemmila
This story was updated on May 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. BART service has resumed system-wide following a major disruption Thursday morning caused by a computer networking problem that halted train service across the entire system. While trains are now running again, BART officials warn that riders should
by Linda Hemmila
Several structures at Richmond’s Point Potrero Marine Terminal are in poor to critical condition and require urgent repairs, according to an initial engineering assessment presented to the Richmond City Council on Tuesday. Damilola Taiwo, a structural engineer with Moffatt & Nichol, said the goal is to assess the condition
by Soren Hemmila
This story was updated on May 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. UPDATE: Authorities have now cleared the area, and the lockdown has been lifted. Richmond police responded Wednesday to a potentially armed and barricaded suspect at Florida Avenue and South 45th Street near Miraflores Senior Apartments, prompting street
by Soren Hemmila
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
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond City Council will review a report on critical structural issues at Point Potrero Marine Terminal, consider a revived Ciclovia proposal, and unveil a $306M draft budget for FY 2025–26 on Tuesday, May 6. Mayor Eduardo Martinez has also proposed an Ad Hoc committee on police oversight reforms. Council
by Soren Hemmila
The City of Richmond has officially posted the first job opening for its long-anticipated Community Crisis Response Program, signaling a major step forward in launching an initiative designed to reduce police involvement in non-violent emergencies. The Community Intervention Specialist job opened for applications on Wednesday and will close on May
by Soren Hemmila
“We do not support high-density housing,” said Bhavin Khatri, president of the Hilltop District Neighborhood Council. “What we need is more retail, entertainment, and open space. All we have in this area is housing.”
by Soren Hemmila