Crime in the City
Richmond Police arrest nine, impound vehicles in early-morning street takeover on Canal Boulevard
Police deployed spike strips to disable one vehicle, leading to the arrest of its occupants.
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Election
Dunning concedes in Richmond election; Jimenez, Wilson, and Brown maintain leads for City Council
District 6 Candidate Shawn Dunning has conceded the race to incumbent Claudia Jimenez
Election
Jimenez, Wilson, Brown leading Richmond City Council race with thousands of votes to count
According to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
Burrito Trail
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Macdonald Avenue’s walk-up restaurant Tacos El Indio
Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it. We were four Yelp pages in when we
Election
Political action committees unleash money, direct mailers, and attacks in Richmond council races, measures
The collection of election materials delivered to the Grandview Independent’s headquarters has now stretched beyond 25 feet. Arranged end to end, the assortment of mailers and hand-delivered items extends halfway across the street. The materials, which either endorse or oppose candidates for the Richmond City Council and school board,
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Richmond’s 'Free Ferry Fridays' opens scenic cycling route across Bay Area landmarks
With Richmond’s “Free Ferry Friday” in full swing through the end of 2024, Bay Area residents can experience a unique blend of ferry travel and cycling from Richmond to San Francisco and back. The free ferry rides make it a cheap way to explore a scenic loop that spans
Crime in the City
Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting
The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been
Burrito Trail
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more
We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times. Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged
Crime in the City
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism
Crime in the City
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature
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Iconic Annie’s Annuals lives on as staff launches Curious Flora Nursery
Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a beloved horticultural hub known for rare and heirloom plants that abruptly closed earlier this month, has found a new owner. Meanwhile, a group of Annie’s staff has formed Curious Flora Nursery, which will operate at Annie’s former Richmond location and open for
Burrito Trail
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin
Lidia’s Restaurant is the latest stop on Richmond’s Burrito Trail. It offers Mission-Style Burritos in a building that has long served the community. Located near Kaiser Permanente, the Richmond History Museum, and Nevin Community Center, the restaurant occupies the same space that housed La Perla Delicatessen – a neighborhood