Crime in the City
Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles
At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.
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Burrito Trail
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s La Estrella Taqueria & Food Truck
The Grandview Independent has been embarking on a culinary adventure to explore every taqueria, food truck, and restaurant in Richmond.
Crime in the City
Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday, November 15, following a shooting on Virginia Avenue, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.
News
Advocates celebrate fifth anniversary of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path, warn of potential closures
Participants, many from local advocacy groups, used the occasion to raise awareness of the potential closure and gather signatures for a petition to keep the path open.
News
On the agenda: updates and decisions on climate, education, and infrastructure
The Richmond City Council will review a range of projects at its November 19 meeting. Highlights include an update on the Richmond Rising Transformative Climate Communities Grant, which has funded multiple initiatives to enhance transportation, energy efficiency, and community resilience. The meeting will also address a $4.5 million funding
Crime in the City
Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms
Over the past three weeks, Richmond Police Department detectives, in partnership with Code Enforcement Officers, conducted a series of unannounced inspections of local tobacco retailers, resulting in a substantial drug seizure. Out of the 13 businesses inspected, four were found to be selling illegal drugs, including marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms,
Crime in the City
Richmond Police investigate shooting on 25th Street; one injured
A victim was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening on 25th Street, according to Richmond Police. Officers initially responded to the 300 block of 25th Street around 7:47 p.m. after a ShotSpotter gunshot detection activation, but no victims were located at the scene. Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information
Burrito Trail
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: Rumrill Boulvard’s Pollos Asados Don Rafa
We heard a delicious taqueria serving Sinalo-style mesquite grilled chicken was located inside the Food Barn grocery store on Rumrill Boulevard, and we kind of didn’t believe it. But, we were encouraged as we pulled into the Food Barn parking lot and spied a huge smoking grill trailer, a
News
Richmond streets dip into "at-risk" territory, latest MTC pavement condition report shows
Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen
Election
Nathan-Heiss defeats Caro in education race; conceding candidate stresses commitment to public service
In the election for Contra Costa County Board of Education’s Area 1 seat, Daniel Nathan-Heiss claimed victory over Anthony Caro. With all 143 precincts reporting, Nathan-Heiss received 33,989 votes (59.51 percent), while Caro finished with 23,121 votes (40.49 percent). Caro, a community organizer, and United
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.
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