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Grandview Independent exclusively covers Richmond news, breaking news, and writing in-depth stories about our city and its people.
Rich City Rides hosted a 4th-anniversary bike ride on Saturday to celebrate the Richmond Bridge Trail and advocate for its preservation. The ride drew hundreds of cyclists who rode through Richmond, across the bridge, and back. Najari Smith, Executive Director of Rich City Rides, said that in order to get
The Richmond Veterans Resource Program hosted a Veterans Day Fair on Friday, inviting the community to participate in honoring all veterans with a flag ceremony and presentation of colors. The fair was free and also offered lunch and treats, along with kids' activities, a chess tournament, and an array
The Richmond Design Review Board meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum last week following the resignation of its two members in protest of the council’s condemnation of Israel. The board is responsible for making decisions on the design of new Richmond development projects and most exterior changes
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Design Review Board meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum last week following the resignation of its two members in protest of the council’s condemnation of Israel. The board is responsible for making decisions on the design of new Richmond development projects and most exterior changes
by Soren Hemmila
Rich City Rides hosted a 4th-anniversary bike ride on Saturday to celebrate the Richmond Bridge Trail and advocate for its preservation. The ride drew hundreds of cyclists who rode through Richmond, across the bridge, and back. Najari Smith, Executive Director of Rich City Rides, said that in order to get
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Veterans Resource Program hosted a Veterans Day Fair on Friday, inviting the community to participate in honoring all veterans with a flag ceremony and presentation of colors. The fair was free and also offered lunch and treats, along with kids' activities, a chess tournament, and an array
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council approved a contract to add 70 new automated license plate reader cameras and 40 pan-zoom-tilt cameras at last night’s meeting. Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, who pulled the item from the consent calendar, said she had concerns about civil liberties surrounding the Flock Safety automated license
by Soren Hemmila
A proposed single-family housing development at a prime waterfront location near the Craneway Pavilion is facing criticism. The Marina Point project would create 100 housing units on a 4.92-acre vacant lot once part of the sprawling World War II Kaiser Shipyard. The property is zoned for very high-density residential
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's Fire Chief Angel Montoya is no longer employed in Richmond, according to the president of Firefighters Local 188, and Aaron Osorio has been named Interim Fire Chief. According to Richmond Firefighters Local 188 President Michael Velazquez, the union received official word of Montoya's departure, but
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
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