
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Downtown Holiday Festival @ East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Join us for the Downtown Holiday Festival 2024 in Richmond, CA! 🎅🏽🎁 Presented by
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond Police are investigating two firearm-related incidents early Sunday morning that left one man critically injured and another reporting an assault with a weapon. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. in the 3100 block of Garrity Way. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from
by Soren Hemmila
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Friday Night's Out @ Windchaser Wine Co. We’re looking forward to another epic First Friday Out here in Richmond this week.
by Linda Hemmila
Nestled inside a gas station taqueria on Hilltop Mall’s Ring Road, El Burrito Loco delivered a culinary surprise: tender carnitas and a generous helping of guacamole that lent each bite a creamy embrace. The Chevron Burrito defied expectations with every bite. The Super Carnitas Burrito assembly invited reflection — each
by Soren Hemmila
A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's nearly completed Portside Commerce Center is now available for lease after its first tenant, Moxion Power, vaporized last summer, leaving a hundred employees scrambling for employment and making the building's future occupancy unclear. Brookfield Properties is offering the massive space for an undisclosed amount and
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments
by Soren Hemmila
The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
by Soren Hemmila
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Downtown Holiday Festival @ East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Join us for the Downtown Holiday Festival 2024 in Richmond, CA! 🎅🏽🎁 Presented by
by Linda 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

◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Downtown Holiday Festival @ East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Join us for the Downtown Holiday Festival 2024 in Richmond, CA! 🎅🏽🎁 Presented by
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond Police are investigating two firearm-related incidents early Sunday morning that left one man critically injured and another reporting an assault with a weapon. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. in the 3100 block of Garrity Way. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from
by Soren Hemmila
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Friday Night's Out @ Windchaser Wine Co. We’re looking forward to another epic First Friday Out here in Richmond this week.
by Linda Hemmila
Nestled inside a gas station taqueria on Hilltop Mall’s Ring Road, El Burrito Loco delivered a culinary surprise: tender carnitas and a generous helping of guacamole that lent each bite a creamy embrace. The Chevron Burrito defied expectations with every bite. The Super Carnitas Burrito assembly invited reflection — each
by Soren Hemmila
A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond's nearly completed Portside Commerce Center is now available for lease after its first tenant, Moxion Power, vaporized last summer, leaving a hundred employees scrambling for employment and making the building's future occupancy unclear. Brookfield Properties is offering the massive space for an undisclosed amount and
by Linda Hemmila
The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments
by Soren Hemmila
The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
by Soren Hemmila




