News
Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.
Community
Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president
Events
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Benefit Show @ Baltic Kiss Don’t miss the KISS! Join us Thursday 2/27- 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Featuring
Weekend vibes were interrupted late Saturday afternoon when residents in the East Richmond Heights neighborhood began hearing a helicopter along with a voice over a loudspeaker instructing someone to "come out of the house." According to Jimmy Lee, Public Information Officer for the Contra Costa County Sheriff'
Richmond History
This Saturday, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will offer a ranger-led tour where park visitors will learn about manufacturing and the importance of the Ford Assembly Plant during and after World War II. Manufacturing Pride Through Perseverance: A Look at the History of the Ford
News
In an effort to reduce expenses, Chevron announced Wednesday that it plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its company-wide workforce, potentially including those employed at Richmond's 123-year-old refinery. Mark Nelson, Vice Chairman of Chevron Corporation, said Chevron is taking action to simplify its organizational structure
Events
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan @ The Factory Bar Thursday, February 6 Special Musical Guest - Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan will be bringing
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Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
News
Chef Tony Carracci and wife Suzi hope fans of Point Richmond's Baltic Kiss will help them keep the doors open at their live music venue and restaurant, which has struggled to keep up with expenses following a year of declining revenue and increased food and beverage costs. According
Entertainment
Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered
Richmond History
Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January. The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished for
Entertainment
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Downtown Holiday Festival @ East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Join us for the Downtown Holiday Festival 2024 in Richmond, CA! 🎅🏽🎁 Presented by