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Science   -   Sep 29, 2024 Earth's moon gains a buddy — briefly
Earth's moon gains a buddy —  briefly

A second moon is expected to appear in the night sky Sunday, though amateur astronomers will likely need the help of a sizable telescope to see it. A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, that is roughly the size of a school bus, will be temporarily caught in the earth'

by Linda Hemmila
Election   -   Sep 28, 2024 Mark Wassberg hopes to win a council seat and work to reduce crime
Mark Wassberg hopes to win a council seat and work to reduce crime

Best known for delivering searing two-minute critiques of Richmond leaders, Mark Wassberg is running for City Council and hoping voters will help him snag the District 1 seat in November. Two years ago, Wassberg ran unsuccessfully for mayor in Richmond, landing in fourth place in a heated race that began

by Linda Hemmila
Sep 25, 2024 Sailing lessons, roller disco, bird watching, it's all in this week's calendar
Sailing lessons, roller disco, bird watching, it's all in this week's calendar

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Panteón Rococó @ Richmond Auditorium Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6 p.m. Panteón Rococó blend several styles of popular music such as rock, punk, salsa, cumbia, mariachi, reggae, ska, and

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Sep 25, 2024 Firefighters quickly extinguish car blaze on Esmond Avenue in East Richmond
Firefighters quickly extinguish car blaze on Esmond Avenue in East Richmond

A car fire in an east Richmond neighborhood Wednesday afternoon was quickly extinguished by firefighters shortly after it broke out. Just after noon, Richmond Fire Department E66 members responded and found a vehicle parked on Esmond Avenue engulfed in flames. Local photographer Ed Shelden Jr. said the smell of plastic

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Sep 20, 2024 Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief
Osorio named Richmond Fire Chief

Today, Richmond Firefighters local 188 announced that Aaron Osorio has been tapped to become the city's next Fire Chief. Osorio has more than 27 years of experience in fire service, 21 of which have been with the City of Richmond Fire Department. In serving the community, Osorio has

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Sep 18, 2024 Art, School Block Party, and candidate meet and greet all in the calendar this week
Art, School Block Party, and candidate meet and greet all in the calendar this week

There is no shortage of art, music, and culture in Richmond! With so many special events this week, you may have a hard time choosing. We're here to help with our pick of great things to see and do in Richmond. 40 FATHOMS @ Baltic Kiss Wednesday, September 18,

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Sep 11, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more
Eight great things to do in Richmond: Maker's Faire, Candidates Forum, Pancake Breakfast and more

With so many things happening in Richmond this week, we had difficulty choosing! This week is packed with things to do, from a candidate forum to multiple maker's faires and a Stroll along the El Sobrante-Richmond corridor. Check out our top picks below, and enjoy all the great

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Sep 06, 2024 Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014
Proposal to rename Spring Street to honor Pedie Perez, fatally shot by police in 2014

Patricia Perez says her family is grateful for any reminders they can have of her grandson Pedie around the south Richmond neighborhood, which is home to the family business and where they lost Pedie almost ten years ago, an event Perez said changed their family forever. This Tuesday night, the

by Linda Hemmila
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