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West Contra Costa Unified School District appointed Dr. Kim Moses as interim superintendent after Kenneth C. Hurst announced his retirement in December. Hurst, who has led the district for nearly three and half years, is stepping down to focus on family responsibilities, as he shared in a video message to
Burrito Trail
The Richmond Burrito Trail stopped at La Lupita Mexican Eatery for a porky Super Carnitas Burrito. La Lupita is a taqueria tucked between a UPS Store and Mountain Mike’s Pizza in the small retail cluster at Marina Bay Parkway and Meeker Avenue. La Lupita serves a smallish but respectable
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The city of Richmond issued a nixie alert Monday afternoon as temperatures began to soar ahead of Tuesday’s expected near 100-degree heat. The alert said hot and dry weather is expected to continue through Wednesday of this week, with moderate-to-extreme heat risk levels across much of the Bay Area
Crime in the City
Nine vehicles from auto dealerships and a Richmond Police Department vehicle were damaged during an early morning sideshow in the Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday, September 28. Police estimated people engaged in destructive behavior during the sideshow caused tens of thousands of dollars to at least nine vehicles from two different
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Richmond residents came together to celebrate Clean Air Day with a scenic bike ride across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, followed by a community town hall on Sunday focused on addressing asthma in the city. The event, organized by Rich City Rides in partnership with Urban Tilth, Lifelong Medical Center, Contra
Science
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'
Election
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
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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
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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
Election
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
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
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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