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News   -   Apr 22, 2025 Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders
Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders

The Richmond City Council upheld a recommendation to place the newly established Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) position under SEIU Local 1021, rejecting an appeal by the Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) that sought to fold the position into its own union. Meanwhile, non-sworn civilian staff within the Richmond Police Department

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Apr 22, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Cutting Boulevard's Tacos Zaragoza
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Cutting Boulevard's Tacos Zaragoza

You know that feeling when you pull up to a taco truck and it’s not flashy — no neon, no Instagram signage, just a faded menu and the hum of the generator — but something tells you you’re in the right place? That’s Tacos Zaragoza. It’s parked quietly

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 21, 2025 Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion
Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion

Viridi, a manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, announced Monday that it has acquired the former Moxion Power production facility at Richmond's Portside Commerce Center. Viridi hopes the new 40,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will create a West Coast presence for the battery manufacturer, expanding its business operations

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 20, 2025 Chevron calls proposed Richmond legislative subpoena “unnecessary” and “unwarranted”
Chevron Richmond Refinery

Chevron is pushing back against a proposed legislative subpoena from the City of Richmond, calling the move "unnecessary and a waste of public resources." In a statement provided to Grandview, Chevron said it filed its final 2025 business license paperwork just two weeks ago. It called the proposed

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Apr 18, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond eyes Chevron subpoena, open streets, fireworks crackdown, and more
On the agenda: Richmond eyes Chevron subpoena, open streets, fireworks crackdown, and more

The Richmond City Council is set to weigh a subpoena against Chevron over tax audit noncompliance, consider a summer Ciclovia-style open streets pilot, and debate tripling fireworks fines in fire-prone zones as part of a wide-ranging April 22 agenda that also includes military equipment oversight, capital spending reforms, union disputes,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 18, 2025 Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors
Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors

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

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Apr 17, 2025 Gunfire wounds one at Crescent Park Apartments; investigation ongoing
Gunfire wounds one at Crescent Park Apartments; investigation ongoing

Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday evening at the Crescent Park Apartments. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation around the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue at approximately 8:49 p.m. on April 15 and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound,

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Apr 17, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond this week
Eight Great things to do in Richmond this week

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best of what's happening in Richmond and highlight it in our calendar. Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan @The Factory Bar Special

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders
News   -   Apr 22, 2025 Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders

The Richmond City Council upheld a recommendation to place the newly established Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) position under SEIU Local 1021, rejecting an appeal by the Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) that sought to fold the position into its own union. Meanwhile, non-sworn civilian staff within the Richmond Police Department

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Apr 22, 2025 Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders
Richmond council rejects police union bid to absorb civilian crisis responders

The Richmond City Council upheld a recommendation to place the newly established Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) position under SEIU Local 1021, rejecting an appeal by the Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) that sought to fold the position into its own union. Meanwhile, non-sworn civilian staff within the Richmond Police Department

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Apr 22, 2025 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Cutting Boulevard's Tacos Zaragoza
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Cutting Boulevard's Tacos Zaragoza

You know that feeling when you pull up to a taco truck and it’s not flashy — no neon, no Instagram signage, just a faded menu and the hum of the generator — but something tells you you’re in the right place? That’s Tacos Zaragoza. It’s parked quietly

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 21, 2025 Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion
Viridi powers into Richmond, replaces Moxion

Viridi, a manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, announced Monday that it has acquired the former Moxion Power production facility at Richmond's Portside Commerce Center. Viridi hopes the new 40,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will create a West Coast presence for the battery manufacturer, expanding its business operations

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 20, 2025 Chevron calls proposed Richmond legislative subpoena “unnecessary” and “unwarranted”
Chevron Richmond Refinery

Chevron is pushing back against a proposed legislative subpoena from the City of Richmond, calling the move "unnecessary and a waste of public resources." In a statement provided to Grandview, Chevron said it filed its final 2025 business license paperwork just two weeks ago. It called the proposed

by Soren Hemmila
City Council Updates   -   Apr 18, 2025 On the agenda: Richmond eyes Chevron subpoena, open streets, fireworks crackdown, and more
On the agenda: Richmond eyes Chevron subpoena, open streets, fireworks crackdown, and more

The Richmond City Council is set to weigh a subpoena against Chevron over tax audit noncompliance, consider a summer Ciclovia-style open streets pilot, and debate tripling fireworks fines in fire-prone zones as part of a wide-ranging April 22 agenda that also includes military equipment oversight, capital spending reforms, union disputes,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 18, 2025 Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors
Pt. Richmond music venue Baltic Kiss closes doors

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

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Apr 17, 2025 Gunfire wounds one at Crescent Park Apartments; investigation ongoing
Gunfire wounds one at Crescent Park Apartments; investigation ongoing

Richmond police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday evening at the Crescent Park Apartments. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation around the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue at approximately 8:49 p.m. on April 15 and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound,

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Apr 17, 2025 Eight Great things to do in Richmond this week
Eight Great things to do in Richmond this week

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best of what's happening in Richmond and highlight it in our calendar. Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan @The Factory Bar Special

by Linda Hemmila
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