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News   -   Jan 02, 2025 From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond
From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond

To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Jan 02, 2025 Richmond’s Burrito Trail brings big flavors to the City of Pride and Purpose
Richmond’s Burrito Trail brings big flavors to the City of Pride and Purpose

For Burrito Enthusiasts, the Mission District in San Francisco is hallowed ground, the birthplace of the Mission-Style Burrito. Meanwhile, Richmond has emerged as a not-so-surprising contender in the burrito game. How do they stack up? We braved The Richmond Burrito Trail, eating nearly 40 burritos to find out. Recently, we

by Soren Hemmila
Dec 30, 2024 Shooting reported at Bella Vista, victim expected to survive
bella vist

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway. Officers responded to the scene at 12:41 p.m. on Friday, December 27. They found a victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Dec 28, 2024 Leslie Reckler elected president amid WCCSD Board of Education shakeup
Trustee Leslie Reckler

West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Leslie Reckler was elected president on December 18, following a contentious censure and a complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission earlier this year. Reckler assumes leadership at a critical time for the district, which faces mounting challenges in fiscal

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Dec 24, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria
El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria

On 23rd Street, El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria delivers a heavyweight contender: the Super Carnitas Burrito. This neighborhood spot caters to hearty appetites with a burrito so packed with pork, rice, and beans that it’s a struggle to conquer. In the middle of the day, the cars whizzing by

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 19, 2024 Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue
Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue

A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 17, 2024 Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall
Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall

Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations

by Soren Hemmila
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