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Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide
One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Belding Woods neighborhood.  Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said officers responded to a call reporting a gunshot in the 400 block of 21st Street on Saturday, October 19, at 6:03 p.m.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard
Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard

A cherished local crossing guard, Maxine “The Smiling Crossing Guard,” was assaulted while on duty early Thursday morning in Point Richmond. The attack occurred around 8:43 a.m. at South Garrard Boulevard and East Richmond Avenue. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department’s community engagement manager, said the suspect fled

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 19, 2024 On the agenda: Richmond ramps up downtown, equity, and vendor enforcement
Richmond Main Street Initiative

Richmond’s City Council is set for an action-packed October 22 meeting. On the docket: revitalizing Downtown Richmond through a Main Street Initiative presentation, strengthening racial equity with a dedicated Race Equity Action Plan update, and enforcing sidewalk vendor rules with a $500,000 contract. Council members will also decide

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Oct 18, 2024 Richmond District 6: A sheriff’s donation stirs political tensions
Shawn Dunning

Shawn Dunning, a candidate for Richmond’s District 6 City Council seat, is facing scrutiny after accepting a $1,000 campaign contribution from Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. While Dunning maintains the donation came with no expectations, the contribution has sparked controversy due to Livingston’s political positions. According

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 17, 2024 35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area
35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area

All eyes were on Candlestick Park on a warm fall day 35 years ago, with most of the Bay Area focused on game 3 of the World Series. The last thing on anyone's mind was an earthquake large enough to collapse a freeway and knock a section out

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Oct 16, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond
Eight great things to do in Richmond

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Candidates Forum@ Nevin Center The Iron Triangle and Parchester Village Neighborhood Councils invite you to a candidate forum at the Nevin Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30

by Linda Hemmila
Science   -   Oct 16, 2024 Rare visible comet brings out skygazers
Rare visible comet brings out skygazers

This week, all eyes look skyward as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its presence known, providing a rare naked-eye viewing opportunity of an unusual celestial object. Locals are coming out in droves this week, hoping to see the comet, which peaked in intensity last Saturday night, appearing near the western horizon just

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 Teen killed in high-speed crash on Canal Boulevard
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Updated: October 17, 2024, 2:29 p.m. A high-speed collision early Monday morning on Canal Boulevard killed a 16-year-old girl and left her 11-year-old sister critically injured. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:17 a.m. after receiving an automated alert from two iPhones

by Soren Hemmila
One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide
Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Belding Woods neighborhood.  Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said officers responded to a call reporting a gunshot in the 400 block of 21st Street on Saturday, October 19, at 6:03 p.m.

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide
One dead in 21st Street shooting; Richmond Police investigate homicide

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Belding Woods neighborhood.  Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said officers responded to a call reporting a gunshot in the 400 block of 21st Street on Saturday, October 19, at 6:03 p.m.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Oct 20, 2024 Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard
Suspect in custody after assaulting beloved Point Richmond crossing guard

A cherished local crossing guard, Maxine “The Smiling Crossing Guard,” was assaulted while on duty early Thursday morning in Point Richmond. The attack occurred around 8:43 a.m. at South Garrard Boulevard and East Richmond Avenue. Lynnelle Sanchez, Richmond Police Department’s community engagement manager, said the suspect fled

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Oct 19, 2024 On the agenda: Richmond ramps up downtown, equity, and vendor enforcement
Richmond Main Street Initiative

Richmond’s City Council is set for an action-packed October 22 meeting. On the docket: revitalizing Downtown Richmond through a Main Street Initiative presentation, strengthening racial equity with a dedicated Race Equity Action Plan update, and enforcing sidewalk vendor rules with a $500,000 contract. Council members will also decide

by Soren Hemmila
Election   -   Oct 18, 2024 Richmond District 6: A sheriff’s donation stirs political tensions
Shawn Dunning

Shawn Dunning, a candidate for Richmond’s District 6 City Council seat, is facing scrutiny after accepting a $1,000 campaign contribution from Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. While Dunning maintains the donation came with no expectations, the contribution has sparked controversy due to Livingston’s political positions. According

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 17, 2024 35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area
35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area

All eyes were on Candlestick Park on a warm fall day 35 years ago, with most of the Bay Area focused on game 3 of the World Series. The last thing on anyone's mind was an earthquake large enough to collapse a freeway and knock a section out

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Oct 16, 2024 Eight great things to do in Richmond
Eight great things to do in Richmond

Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Candidates Forum@ Nevin Center The Iron Triangle and Parchester Village Neighborhood Councils invite you to a candidate forum at the Nevin Center on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30

by Linda Hemmila
Science   -   Oct 16, 2024 Rare visible comet brings out skygazers
Rare visible comet brings out skygazers

This week, all eyes look skyward as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its presence known, providing a rare naked-eye viewing opportunity of an unusual celestial object. Locals are coming out in droves this week, hoping to see the comet, which peaked in intensity last Saturday night, appearing near the western horizon just

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 Teen killed in high-speed crash on Canal Boulevard
Infiniti G35

Updated: October 17, 2024, 2:29 p.m. A high-speed collision early Monday morning on Canal Boulevard killed a 16-year-old girl and left her 11-year-old sister critically injured. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:17 a.m. after receiving an automated alert from two iPhones

by Soren Hemmila
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