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Welcome to Grandview!
Launched in the fall of 2022, we are a hyper-local digital media publication offering news, information, and stories about the people who make Richmond, CA, a great place to live.
We believe in community journalism, and for us, there is no story too small.
About the name: Grandview Independent is rooted in Richmond's history. Grandview Terrace is the original name for what is now the North and East neighborhood, and "Independent" is a nod to Richmond's broadsheet daily newspaper, which was published daily until 1978.
About us: Grandview Independent is a news publication produced by Richmond journalists for Richmond people. We are the products of Richmond schools and local college journalism programs and have worked for just about every Bay Area newspaper and publication over the last 20+ years. We don't just live here; we grew up here and understand well the history, politics, and people of this complex and wonderful city built on the San Francisco and San Pablo Bay shorelines.
Our goal: Not always satisfied with how the local press has historically covered Richmond, we decided to do it ourselves with the goal of delivering the best coverage possible and the belief that no story is too small.
Our philosophy is simple: We aim to report the news and tell Richmond's stories as straightforwardly, honestly, and neutrally as possible. We promise news and information based on facts, not opinions — not ours or anyone else's.
• We are independent
• We are proudly reader-supported!
• We do not receive compensation in exchange for writing anything that appears on our news site
• We are not funded by grants or corporations
• We are unflappably neutral — you'll get no opinion from us
• We exclusively cover Richmond
All content is created by Grandview unless otherwise noted. Our Photos are available for purchase upon request.
Opinions and Letters to the Editor policy
We do not accept letters to the editor at this time, but we hope you will consider using the comment section to share your views and start a conversation. The rules are simple: please be kind and mannerly with your comments. Robust debate is welcome and encouraged!
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Grandview Independent and its publishers reserve the right to refuse any ad for any reason without explanation. We will not publish any content deemed inflammatory, or that contains inappropriate language or images. Advertising content does not reflect the views of the publication, and Grandview is not responsible for the accuracy of advertising content.
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Grandview Independent is published by Soren and Linda Hemmila,
proud members of the Online News Association and Society of Professional Journalists.
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