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Crime in the City   -   Oct 29, 2024 Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting
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The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 29, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more

We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times.  Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2024 Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers

Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 28, 2024 National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond
National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award – their highest national honor, in recognition of his work in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that has led the movement to save America'

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 27, 2024 Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows

Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 24, 2024 Iconic Annie’s Annuals lives on as staff launches Curious Flora Nursery
 Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a beloved horticultural hub known for rare and heirloom plants that abruptly closed earlier this month, has found a new owner. Meanwhile, a group of Annie’s staff has formed Curious Flora Nursery, which will operate at Annie’s former Richmond location and open for

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Oct 23, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond, plus our gallery of Halloween events
Eight great things to do in Richmond, plus our gallery of Halloween events

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss, plus our spooktacular gallery of Halloween fun! TONY CORMAN & RPM3 @ Rigger's Loft Wine Friday, October 25, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 22, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin

Lidia’s Restaurant is the latest stop on Richmond’s Burrito Trail. It offers Mission-Style Burritos in a building that has long served the community. Located near Kaiser Permanente, the Richmond History Museum, and Nevin Community Center, the restaurant occupies the same space that housed La Perla Delicatessen – a neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Oct 29, 2024 Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting

The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Oct 29, 2024 Authorities identify 28-year-old Richmond man as victim of deadly 21st Street shooting
gunshot

The Contra Costa County Coroner has identified the victim of the October 19 shooting as 28-year-old Richmond resident Geovanni Ortiz Gutierrez. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said police are still investigating the shooting, do not have a suspect in custody, and no arrests have been

by Soren Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 29, 2024 On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more
On The Richmond Burrito Trail: La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine leaves you wanting more

We've passed La Alma de Sol Mexican Cuisine's bright green food truck in the La Familia Market on the corner of 37th and Macdonald Avenue a million times.  Today, we stopped, ordered a Carne Asada Burrito, took it home, weighed it, cut it in half, arranged

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 28, 2024 Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers
Service restored after fiber cables cut in Richmond, disrupting service for thousands of customers

Xfinity service has been restored after fiber cables were cut over the weekend, knocking out service for thousands of Richmond residents. Comcast spokesperson Jon Koriel said vandals in Richmond damaged Comcast fiber cables, taking down services for many of our customers in the area on Sunday. “Unfortunately, yesterday’s vandalism

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 28, 2024 National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond
National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award – their highest national honor, in recognition of his work in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that has led the movement to save America'

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 27, 2024 Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows
Thrills, spills, and bills: Richmond confronts rise in car sideshows

Richmond police officials spoke with community members at the Crime Prevention meeting last week to address escalating concerns over street sideshows. Both sides exchanged ideas on improving safety amid budgetary and resource challenges. Richmond is seeing an escalation in sideshows or gatherings where drivers perform stunts, which now often feature

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 24, 2024 Iconic Annie’s Annuals lives on as staff launches Curious Flora Nursery
 Annie’s Annuals and Perennials

Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, a beloved horticultural hub known for rare and heirloom plants that abruptly closed earlier this month, has found a new owner. Meanwhile, a group of Annie’s staff has formed Curious Flora Nursery, which will operate at Annie’s former Richmond location and open for

by Soren Hemmila
Events   -   Oct 23, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond, plus our gallery of Halloween events
Eight great things to do in Richmond, plus our gallery of Halloween events

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss, plus our spooktacular gallery of Halloween fun! TONY CORMAN & RPM3 @ Rigger's Loft Wine Friday, October 25, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

by Linda Hemmila
Burrito Trail   -   Oct 22, 2024 On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin
On the Richmond Burrito Trail: Lidia’s Restaurant brings big flavors to Fourth and Nevin

Lidia’s Restaurant is the latest stop on Richmond’s Burrito Trail. It offers Mission-Style Burritos in a building that has long served the community. Located near Kaiser Permanente, the Richmond History Museum, and Nevin Community Center, the restaurant occupies the same space that housed La Perla Delicatessen – a neighborhood

by Soren Hemmila
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