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Crime in the City   -   Nov 03, 2025 What happened in Richmond: police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts
What happened in Richmond:  police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts

Richmond police responded to numerous reports of crime between October 27 and November 2, logging dozens of vehicle thefts, multiple reports of gunfire, and several assaults and domestic violence cases across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 27 Firearm discharge and alcohol violation: In the 94801 zip code. Officers

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 31, 2025 Richmond police encrypt radios, ending scanner access
Richmond Police Department dispatchers

For years, the Grandview Independent monitored Richmond in real time through police scanners. Reports of shootings, police chases, and helicopters circling offered details on street closures and police activity. The scanners are now offline, removing that immediate source of information for journalists and residents. The Richmond Police Department is joining

by Soren Hemmila
Oct 31, 2025 On the agenda: new tenant protections, police shooting policy updates
On the agenda: new tenant protections, police shooting policy updates

The Richmond City Council on Tuesday, November 4, will consider new rules to regulate “cash for keys” agreements in which landlords pay tenants to move out, while also approving updates to the Police Department’s officer-involved shooting policy and launching a review of the city’s mental health services. The

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Oct 29, 2025 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
 Halloween house on Clinton Hill

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: Richmond Halloween favorite Trunk or Treat is

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 29, 2025 Cars rolling at Glydways’ Hilltop hub as company prepares 2026 pilot
Cars rolling at Glydways’ Hilltop hub as company prepares 2026 pilot

Driverless electric pods are quietly circling a test track at Glydways’ 14-acre Development and Demonstration Facility at the former Hilltop Mall in Richmond, where the company is refining its on-demand automated transit system ahead of a planned public pilot next year. Autonomous vehicle company Glydways began operating vehicles on the

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2025 What happened in Richmond: violent crimes, thefts, and disputes
What happened in Richmond: violent crimes, thefts, and disputes

From firearms violations and domestic violence to vehicle thefts and DUIs, Richmond police logged numerous arrests and investigations between October 20 and 26, 2025.   Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 20 Weapon Law Violations: 2900 block of San Joaquin Street. Officers made an arrest after responding to the willful discharge of

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 27, 2025 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge restores emergency lane after six-year absence
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge restores emergency lane after six-year absence

Commuters crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Monday morning encountered a major change after transportation officials restored an emergency breakdown lane that had been absent for six years, closing the bicycle and pedestrian path during most weekdays. The barrier-protected bicycle and pedestrian path that has occupied the right shoulder of the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 24, 2025 Brush fire burns along I-580 near Regatta Boulevard in Richmond
Bayview Avenue fire

Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a brush fire burning along eastbound Interstate 580 near the Bayview Avenue off-ramp, sending up a plume of black smoke visible across Richmond. The fire was first reported around 2:23 p.m. on the right-hand side of the freeway between the road and the

by Soren Hemmila
What happened in Richmond:  police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts
Crime in the City   -   Nov 03, 2025 What happened in Richmond: police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts

Richmond police responded to numerous reports of crime between October 27 and November 2, logging dozens of vehicle thefts, multiple reports of gunfire, and several assaults and domestic violence cases across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 27 Firearm discharge and alcohol violation: In the 94801 zip code. Officers

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Nov 03, 2025 What happened in Richmond: police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts
What happened in Richmond:  police report a week of gunfire, robberies, and car thefts

Richmond police responded to numerous reports of crime between October 27 and November 2, logging dozens of vehicle thefts, multiple reports of gunfire, and several assaults and domestic violence cases across the city. Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 27 Firearm discharge and alcohol violation: In the 94801 zip code. Officers

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 31, 2025 Richmond police encrypt radios, ending scanner access
Richmond Police Department dispatchers

For years, the Grandview Independent monitored Richmond in real time through police scanners. Reports of shootings, police chases, and helicopters circling offered details on street closures and police activity. The scanners are now offline, removing that immediate source of information for journalists and residents. The Richmond Police Department is joining

by Soren Hemmila
Oct 31, 2025 On the agenda: new tenant protections, police shooting policy updates
On the agenda: new tenant protections, police shooting policy updates

The Richmond City Council on Tuesday, November 4, will consider new rules to regulate “cash for keys” agreements in which landlords pay tenants to move out, while also approving updates to the Police Department’s officer-involved shooting policy and launching a review of the city’s mental health services. The

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Oct 29, 2025 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
 Halloween house on Clinton Hill

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: Richmond Halloween favorite Trunk or Treat is

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 29, 2025 Cars rolling at Glydways’ Hilltop hub as company prepares 2026 pilot
Cars rolling at Glydways’ Hilltop hub as company prepares 2026 pilot

Driverless electric pods are quietly circling a test track at Glydways’ 14-acre Development and Demonstration Facility at the former Hilltop Mall in Richmond, where the company is refining its on-demand automated transit system ahead of a planned public pilot next year. Autonomous vehicle company Glydways began operating vehicles on the

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2025 What happened in Richmond: violent crimes, thefts, and disputes
What happened in Richmond: violent crimes, thefts, and disputes

From firearms violations and domestic violence to vehicle thefts and DUIs, Richmond police logged numerous arrests and investigations between October 20 and 26, 2025.   Richmond crime incidents Monday, October 20 Weapon Law Violations: 2900 block of San Joaquin Street. Officers made an arrest after responding to the willful discharge of

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 27, 2025 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge restores emergency lane after six-year absence
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge restores emergency lane after six-year absence

Commuters crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Monday morning encountered a major change after transportation officials restored an emergency breakdown lane that had been absent for six years, closing the bicycle and pedestrian path during most weekdays. The barrier-protected bicycle and pedestrian path that has occupied the right shoulder of the

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 24, 2025 Brush fire burns along I-580 near Regatta Boulevard in Richmond
Bayview Avenue fire

Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a brush fire burning along eastbound Interstate 580 near the Bayview Avenue off-ramp, sending up a plume of black smoke visible across Richmond. The fire was first reported around 2:23 p.m. on the right-hand side of the freeway between the road and the

by Soren Hemmila
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