
A second moon is expected to appear in the night sky Sunday, though amateur astronomers will likely need the help of a sizable telescope to see it. A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, that is roughly the size of a school bus, will be temporarily caught in the earth'
by Linda Hemmila
Best known for delivering searing two-minute critiques of Richmond leaders, Mark Wassberg is running for City Council and hoping voters will help him snag the District 1 seat in November. Two years ago, Wassberg ran unsuccessfully for mayor in Richmond, landing in fourth place in a heated race that began
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond City Council’s October 1 agenda covers a wide range of topics, including the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal’s plan to create 1,000 clean-energy jobs, an audit addressing challenges in the city’s paratransit program, and more information about a $50,000 Arts Corridor Project. The council will
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s long-awaited BMX park, designed to become a community hub for cycling enthusiasts, remains unofficially open as the city works on final touches. While construction continues, eager riders have already taken down fences to use the park’s facilities, which include a BMX racetrack, dirt jumps, and a pump
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Vice Mayor Claudia Jiménez is seeking re-election, emphasizing her dedication to ongoing projects and her long-term vision for improving public safety, infrastructure, and economic opportunity in District 6, which she represents. Jiménez was first elected to the council in 2020 and is originally from Colombia, where she worked as
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Panteón Rococó @ Richmond Auditorium Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6 p.m. Panteón Rococó blend several styles of popular music such as rock, punk, salsa, cumbia, mariachi, reggae, ska, and
by Linda Hemmila
A car fire in an east Richmond neighborhood Wednesday afternoon was quickly extinguished by firefighters shortly after it broke out. Just after noon, Richmond Fire Department E66 members responded and found a vehicle parked on Esmond Avenue engulfed in flames. Local photographer Ed Shelden Jr. said the smell of plastic
by Linda Hemmila
The deliciousness wafted from El Sabor De Guadalajara’s bag of goodies on the ride home. The Richmond Burrito Trail was partaking in a Chile Relleno-centric visit to a little restaurant located in a cluster of businesses ringing the former Hilltop Mall. On a quest of sorts, we ordered a
by Soren Hemmila
A second moon is expected to appear in the night sky Sunday, though amateur astronomers will likely need the help of a sizable telescope to see it. A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, that is roughly the size of a school bus, will be temporarily caught in the earth'
by Linda 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

A second moon is expected to appear in the night sky Sunday, though amateur astronomers will likely need the help of a sizable telescope to see it. A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, that is roughly the size of a school bus, will be temporarily caught in the earth'
by Linda Hemmila
Best known for delivering searing two-minute critiques of Richmond leaders, Mark Wassberg is running for City Council and hoping voters will help him snag the District 1 seat in November. Two years ago, Wassberg ran unsuccessfully for mayor in Richmond, landing in fourth place in a heated race that began
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond City Council’s October 1 agenda covers a wide range of topics, including the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal’s plan to create 1,000 clean-energy jobs, an audit addressing challenges in the city’s paratransit program, and more information about a $50,000 Arts Corridor Project. The council will
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond’s long-awaited BMX park, designed to become a community hub for cycling enthusiasts, remains unofficially open as the city works on final touches. While construction continues, eager riders have already taken down fences to use the park’s facilities, which include a BMX racetrack, dirt jumps, and a pump
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond Vice Mayor Claudia Jiménez is seeking re-election, emphasizing her dedication to ongoing projects and her long-term vision for improving public safety, infrastructure, and economic opportunity in District 6, which she represents. Jiménez was first elected to the council in 2020 and is originally from Colombia, where she worked as
by Soren Hemmila
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events you won't want to miss! Panteón Rococó @ Richmond Auditorium Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6 p.m. Panteón Rococó blend several styles of popular music such as rock, punk, salsa, cumbia, mariachi, reggae, ska, and
by Linda Hemmila
A car fire in an east Richmond neighborhood Wednesday afternoon was quickly extinguished by firefighters shortly after it broke out. Just after noon, Richmond Fire Department E66 members responded and found a vehicle parked on Esmond Avenue engulfed in flames. Local photographer Ed Shelden Jr. said the smell of plastic
by Linda Hemmila
The deliciousness wafted from El Sabor De Guadalajara’s bag of goodies on the ride home. The Richmond Burrito Trail was partaking in a Chile Relleno-centric visit to a little restaurant located in a cluster of businesses ringing the former Hilltop Mall. On a quest of sorts, we ordered a
by Soren Hemmila




