
The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting. The council previously floated the idea in February 2024. According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered
by Linda Hemmila
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
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
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
The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking
by Soren Hemmila


Construction continues at Glydway's 14-acre development hub, which is transforming part of the former Sears building at Hilltop Mall into a development and demonstration core for its all-electric transit technology. In January, Glydways announced it was building a temporary 14-acre testing hub for its Automated Transit Network technology.

Richmond's long-troubled Burnt Ramen property has been sold. According to property records, Ma Wei Zhong and Ma Wanlan purchased the site – a 1905 converted warehouse that sits at the corner of Espee and Chancellor Avenues. A former punk rock music venue, the property has been the subject of

Chevron filed a WARN notice with the state of California last week, announcing plans to lay off approximately 600 employees at its former headquarters in San Ramon. Chevron said the layoffs are part of efforts to streamline its organizational structure, improve efficiency, and enhance the company's long-term competitiveness.

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

This story has been updated to include additional information. California Department of Transportation has withdrawn its proposal to limit pedestrian and bicyclist access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge following public outcry and organized advocacy efforts. The agency had proposed converting the bridge's multi-use path into a vehicle breakdown

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

Richmond musician Barbara Gorin has won the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for her work with Guitars Not Guns, an organization that brings music into the lives of at-risk children. The CBS Bay Area Icon Award honors local community heroes who provide outstanding service in their community. Gorin, president

Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the

The Richmond City Council will convene on January 7 to address a packed agenda, including a temporary moratorium on parklets, an exemption for police software under the sanctuary city ordinance, and funding for equitable neighborhood services. RPD seeks exception to sanctuary city ordinance Richmond Police Chief Bisa French is asking
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will once again attempt to increase its pay by 80 percent at its January 7 meeting. The council previously floated the idea in February 2024. According to a staff report, Richmond’s elected officials have not received a cost-of-living increase since 2007. The proposed increase will
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered
by Linda Hemmila
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
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
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




