Stunning weather and a day off from school and work brought out residents and wildlife alike on Monday, as temperatures around the city were unseasonably warm for mid-January. But don't pack the sweater and jacket away just yet, temperatures are expected to be much cooler the rest of
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
by Linda Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include
by Linda Hemmila
West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers began picketing at school sites Thursday morning as union leaders continued pressing for higher wages and addressing other sticking points with the district. Children arriving for school were met by teachers holding picket signs, some of whom positioned themselves at campus entrances as
by Linda Hemmila
On Thanksgiving morning, and with more than just a little nip in the nearly winter air, a group of revelers, large and small, met at the Plunge before embarking on what seems like an age-old tradition. At least a hundred people, some families with kids and dogs, and others in
by Linda Hemmila
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller/Knox Regional
by Linda Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week, Richmond residents can enjoy holiday arts and
by Linda Hemmila
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
by Linda Hemmila