According to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! Point Richmond History Series @ West Side Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Learn about Henry Kaiser and his impact on Richmond during World War II with Stephen Gilford.
by Linda Hemmila
■ Grandview is live blogging election day coverage, providing up-to-the-minute updates for our readers 7:50 a.m. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council, while the Election Reform Measure is also in the
by Linda Hemmila
Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it. We were four Yelp pages in when we
by Soren Hemmila
An upcoming fundraiser and launch party for The Jason Becker Creative Care Project — a new non-profit created to support those living with neurodegenerative conditions — promises to be a celebration of Becker's music and a rocking good time for a good cause. The Jason Becker Creative Care Project is
by Linda Hemmila
The collection of election materials delivered to the Grandview Independent’s headquarters has now stretched beyond 25 feet. Arranged end to end, the assortment of mailers and hand-delivered items extends halfway across the street. The materials, which either endorse or oppose candidates for the Richmond City Council and school board,
by Soren Hemmila
With Richmond’s “Free Ferry Friday” in full swing through the end of 2024, Bay Area residents can experience a unique blend of ferry travel and cycling from Richmond to San Francisco and back. The free ferry rides make it a cheap way to explore a scenic loop that spans
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! HAUNTED HOUSE + JUNK PARLOR @ Baltic Kiss HAUNTED HOUSE -GRAND OPENING Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Baltic Kiss is summoning bold
by Linda HemmilaAccording to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
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
According to unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council. However, thousands of votes may still be outstanding. Helen Nolan, Assistant Registrar for Contra Costa County, said the county still has to
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! Point Richmond History Series @ West Side Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Learn about Henry Kaiser and his impact on Richmond during World War II with Stephen Gilford.
by Linda Hemmila
■ Grandview is live blogging election day coverage, providing up-to-the-minute updates for our readers 7:50 a.m. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Dr. Jamelia Brown are leading their respective races for the Richmond City Council, while the Election Reform Measure is also in the
by Linda Hemmila
Tacos El Indio is an order-at-the-window restaurant attached to the La Fortuna Latina Mercado Y Carniceria on Macdonald Avenue. The cheerfully painted red and green concession stand-style food place blends into the grocery store so well that we’d never noticed it. We were four Yelp pages in when we
by Soren Hemmila
An upcoming fundraiser and launch party for The Jason Becker Creative Care Project — a new non-profit created to support those living with neurodegenerative conditions — promises to be a celebration of Becker's music and a rocking good time for a good cause. The Jason Becker Creative Care Project is
by Linda Hemmila
The collection of election materials delivered to the Grandview Independent’s headquarters has now stretched beyond 25 feet. Arranged end to end, the assortment of mailers and hand-delivered items extends halfway across the street. The materials, which either endorse or oppose candidates for the Richmond City Council and school board,
by Soren Hemmila
With Richmond’s “Free Ferry Friday” in full swing through the end of 2024, Bay Area residents can experience a unique blend of ferry travel and cycling from Richmond to San Francisco and back. The free ferry rides make it a cheap way to explore a scenic loop that spans
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss! HAUNTED HOUSE + JUNK PARLOR @ Baltic Kiss HAUNTED HOUSE -GRAND OPENING Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Baltic Kiss is summoning bold
by Linda Hemmila




