A proposed waterfront housing development in Marina Bay is back in the spotlight after the city missed state-mandated deadlines for reviewing the plan. The Marina Point Residential Project calls for 70 three-story homes plus 30 accessory dwelling units on a 4.92-acre vacant parcel next to the Rosie the Riveter
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include
by Linda Hemmila
West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers began picketing at school sites Thursday morning as union leaders continued pressing for higher wages and addressing other sticking points with the district. Children arriving for school were met by teachers holding picket signs, some of whom positioned themselves at campus entrances as
by Linda Hemmila
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District plan to begin striking Thursday after months of failed contract negotiations, even as district officials pledge to keep all schools open. The United Teachers of Richmond will begin picketing 45 minutes before the first bell at every school site, union President
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has selected Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons to lead its police department, city officials announced Tuesday, succeeding Chief Bisa French. Simmons, a 17-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, will officially assume the role on January 17, 2026, following an extensive recruitment process that included community input and interviews with
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed last month. Officers responded around 5:55 a.m. on November 17 after a ShotSpotter activation and multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the 1400 block of Bissell
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to a string of crimes between November 24 and 29, including multiple domestic-violence arrests, burglaries, and vehicle thefts across the city, according to department logs. Officers reported a series of commercial and residential break-ins, repeated violations of protective orders, and several DUI arrests, some involving suspended licenses.
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider an inspection of the historic Craneway Pavilion as the city prepares to regain control of the waterfront venue, approve 12-month leases with three beverage producers at the Riggers Loft Building, and vote on a settlement providing billing credits to residents affected by July’s
by Soren Hemmila
A proposed waterfront housing development in Marina Bay is back in the spotlight after the city missed state-mandated deadlines for reviewing the plan. The Marina Point Residential Project calls for 70 three-story homes plus 30 accessory dwelling units on a 4.92-acre vacant parcel next to the Rosie the Riveter
by Soren Hemmila
A county property record shows that OpenAI OpCo LLC signed a lease recorded on March 9, 2026, for space at 1411 Harbour Way South in Richmond, the address of the Portside Commerce Center, a 202,371-square-foot industrial warehouse on the Port of Richmond that has been seeking a tenant since
The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
On a crisp, fall night, astronomers from the East Bay Astronomical Society gathered along the Richmond waterfront with locals ensconced in scarves and jackets, hoping for a glimpse of the stellar treasures a clear night sky has to offer. The Astronomical Society hosted the stargazing event at Miller/Knox Regional
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon, after its already charred framework had been left sitting amid garbage and rubble for more than two years following a 2023 fire. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before 5
An early morning fire at Richmond's Mira Flores building has destroyed the roof and caused heavy interior damage to the more than 100-year-old structure, which is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The fire started around
A proposed waterfront housing development in Marina Bay is back in the spotlight after the city missed state-mandated deadlines for reviewing the plan. The Marina Point Residential Project calls for 70 three-story homes plus 30 accessory dwelling units on a 4.92-acre vacant parcel next to the Rosie the Riveter
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include
by Linda Hemmila
West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers began picketing at school sites Thursday morning as union leaders continued pressing for higher wages and addressing other sticking points with the district. Children arriving for school were met by teachers holding picket signs, some of whom positioned themselves at campus entrances as
by Linda Hemmila
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District plan to begin striking Thursday after months of failed contract negotiations, even as district officials pledge to keep all schools open. The United Teachers of Richmond will begin picketing 45 minutes before the first bell at every school site, union President
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond has selected Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons to lead its police department, city officials announced Tuesday, succeeding Chief Bisa French. Simmons, a 17-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, will officially assume the role on January 17, 2026, following an extensive recruitment process that included community input and interviews with
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed last month. Officers responded around 5:55 a.m. on November 17 after a ShotSpotter activation and multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the 1400 block of Bissell
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police responded to a string of crimes between November 24 and 29, including multiple domestic-violence arrests, burglaries, and vehicle thefts across the city, according to department logs. Officers reported a series of commercial and residential break-ins, repeated violations of protective orders, and several DUI arrests, some involving suspended licenses.
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council will consider an inspection of the historic Craneway Pavilion as the city prepares to regain control of the waterfront venue, approve 12-month leases with three beverage producers at the Riggers Loft Building, and vote on a settlement providing billing credits to residents affected by July’s
by Soren Hemmila