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Students from St. David School made a visit to Station 66 this week contributing toys and a little Christmas cheer to Richmond Firefighters Local 188's annual holiday toy program which serves Richmond families in need. The offerings, collected as part of a school project aimed to contribute to
Crime in the City
Officers recovered numerous shell casings near Wendel Park after responding to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen calls reporting gunfire. Police responded to the area of 2600 Esmond Avenue after residents reported they heard numerous gunshots around 6:42 pm on December 11th. ShotSpotter also detected about 15 rounds fired. Officers
A collision on Esmond Avenue last evening left one person injured and is the latest pile-up on the busy street, which is already hosting several traffic calming devices. The crash drew a crowd as neighbors hearing the impact rushed from their homes, finding two smashed vehicles, which had come to
If you've grown up around here or have at least lived in the area for a few years, the photo above needs no caption. The image is immediately recognizable, as is its importance in local history and tradition. According to the Shadi Holiday Display website, it all began
Science
Despite the many lights from homes and businesses around Richmond, your own backyard is a great place to discover all the objects in the night sky, often without the help of a telescope or binoculars, and December is a great time to look up! This week, the Geminid Meteor Shower
Entertainment
Grandview Independent features events in Richmond and other nearby locations. If we have overlooked your event and you'd like to see it listed here, please email: grandviewindependentnews@gmail.com Week of December 11th, 2022 Baltic Kiss OPEN MIC NIGHT Monday, December 12th, 8:00 pm 9:00 pm
With a large weather system coming in today and a high tide expected at noon, there is still time to do a little storm prep. There are several areas of Richmond that are historically prone to flooding, so it's not a bad idea to sweep out gutters and
If you have attended a Crab Feed at Salesian College Preparatory, you know how fun they are! This is the school's LARGEST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, and we look forward to welcoming back to campus many of our Salesian family and introducing new friends to this wonderful event! This year
Adding another layer to already complicated election results, District 2 candidate Andrew Butt is now questioning the votes cast by two people who live on boats in the Marina Bay Harbor. According to social media posts by County Supervisor John Gioia, "Attorney Daniel Butt is seeking to throw out
Richmond History
Rooted in Richmond invites visitors to take a self-guided tour through the city’s history, including some of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods. The tour provides a glimpse of the past in a way few have experienced. An app, created by Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission, is available on all App
With more rain and wind on the way, it's always a good idea to plan ahead. PG&E has been spotted all over Richmond repairing poles and doing other work, and with a wind advisory and more rain on the way, the work is certainly appreciated. Did
Andrew Butt, who lost yesterday's name pull tie-breaker, has requested a recount. County Supervisor John Gioia announced the recount on Twitter, stating, "Losing Candidates Request Recount in Richmond and Antioch Council Elections. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has been notified that Andrew Butt in Richmond