The Richmond City Council’s next meeting will feature an agenda covering everything from international travel and proclamations to multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. There are only two study and action items on the August 26, 2025, agenda. Councilmember Soheila Bana’s item that would Ban Land Grabs in Richmond and a
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. Music on the Main @The Lot Join us
by Linda Hemmila
In a unanimous 7-0 vote Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council approved seven recommendations to strengthen the Community Police Review Commission, advancing the reforms to mandatory labor negotiations with police unions despite opposition from law enforcement representatives. The decision came during an emotionally charged meeting where dozens of community members
by Soren Hemmila
Ronald Bryant of Richmond has been charged in three separate sexual battery and assault incidents that occurred near the Point Richmond Tunnel in June and July of this year. Detectives identified 56-year-old Bryant, a Richmond resident, as a suspect in the Dornan Drive assaults following an extensive investigation. He was
by Linda Hemmila
There's no mistaking Frosty King on Harbour Way South. The building itself is a throwback, trimmed in fire-engine red and sun-bright yellow, with the kind of bold mid-century angles that seem built for hamburgers and milkshakes. Our quest continues as we methodically devour Richmond's burger scene
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Progressive Alliance, in partnership with Mayor Eduardo Martinez and the Bay Area Palestinian Youth Movement, has announced an effort to establish a Sister City relationship between Richmond and Sebastia, a town in the West Bank. If approved, Sebastia would become Richmond’s fourth Sister City. The city currently
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police fielded a busy week of calls between August 11 and August 17, logging dozens of arrests and reports ranging from firearms violations and vehicle thefts to arson, sexual assault, and armed robbery. The week’s blotter highlights include multiple smash-and-grab auto burglaries, repeated grand theft reports, and several
by Soren Hemmila
Chrome gleamed and engines rumbled through the streets of Richmond and San Pablo on Sunday as dozens of lowriders, motorcycles, and custom cars joined a cruise with a message of sobriety, peace, and unity. The event, called Lowriders for Peace, Unity and Sobriety, was organized by the United Urban Warrior
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond City Council’s next meeting will feature an agenda covering everything from international travel and proclamations to multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. There are only two study and action items on the August 26, 2025, agenda. Councilmember Soheila Bana’s item that would Ban Land Grabs in Richmond and a
by Soren Hemmila
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
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
Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as
Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
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
The Richmond City Council’s next meeting will feature an agenda covering everything from international travel and proclamations to multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. There are only two study and action items on the August 26, 2025, agenda. Councilmember Soheila Bana’s item that would Ban Land Grabs in Richmond and a
by Soren Hemmila
With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. Music on the Main @The Lot Join us
by Linda Hemmila
In a unanimous 7-0 vote Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council approved seven recommendations to strengthen the Community Police Review Commission, advancing the reforms to mandatory labor negotiations with police unions despite opposition from law enforcement representatives. The decision came during an emotionally charged meeting where dozens of community members
by Soren Hemmila
Ronald Bryant of Richmond has been charged in three separate sexual battery and assault incidents that occurred near the Point Richmond Tunnel in June and July of this year. Detectives identified 56-year-old Bryant, a Richmond resident, as a suspect in the Dornan Drive assaults following an extensive investigation. He was
by Linda Hemmila
There's no mistaking Frosty King on Harbour Way South. The building itself is a throwback, trimmed in fire-engine red and sun-bright yellow, with the kind of bold mid-century angles that seem built for hamburgers and milkshakes. Our quest continues as we methodically devour Richmond's burger scene
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Progressive Alliance, in partnership with Mayor Eduardo Martinez and the Bay Area Palestinian Youth Movement, has announced an effort to establish a Sister City relationship between Richmond and Sebastia, a town in the West Bank. If approved, Sebastia would become Richmond’s fourth Sister City. The city currently
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond police fielded a busy week of calls between August 11 and August 17, logging dozens of arrests and reports ranging from firearms violations and vehicle thefts to arson, sexual assault, and armed robbery. The week’s blotter highlights include multiple smash-and-grab auto burglaries, repeated grand theft reports, and several
by Soren Hemmila
Chrome gleamed and engines rumbled through the streets of Richmond and San Pablo on Sunday as dozens of lowriders, motorcycles, and custom cars joined a cruise with a message of sobriety, peace, and unity. The event, called Lowriders for Peace, Unity and Sobriety, was organized by the United Urban Warrior
by Soren Hemmila