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Autonomous car company Glydways announced plans on Monday for a temporary development and demonstration facility at Hilltop Mall. The facility will include a dedicated test track, a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, and a visitor showroom. It will allow Glydways to test its autonomous transit network technology while showcasing its operations
Burrito Trail
It was OK. If we were on a road trip far home and stopped for lunch, we would probably be really happy with these burritos from Chipotle. But we live in a burrito wonderland, not a burrito desert. Chipotle’s slab must stack up to local favorites like Taqueria La
Education
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is poised to approve a resolution to fully rebuild Stege Elementary School during the December 18 board meeting. The resolution would increase the project budget from $43 million to $61 million. According to the resolution, Stege Elementary is the district’s oldest school
Crime in the City
A 56-year-old man, identified as Prentiss Jackson, was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run collision while riding a bike on Carlson Boulevard near Bayview Avenue, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on December 8, when firefighters from Station 64 responded to a walk-in report of a
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Richmond's City Council will cover a full agenda during its meeting on December 17, with highlights including Mayor Eduardo Martinez's annual State of the City Address, which will outline the city's progress, challenges, and future goals. The council will also hear presentations on tiny
Entertainment
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Downtown Holiday Festival @ East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Join us for the Downtown Holiday Festival 2024 in Richmond, CA! 🎅🏽🎁 Presented by
Crime in the City
Richmond Police are investigating two firearm-related incidents early Sunday morning that left one man critically injured and another reporting an assault with a weapon. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. in the 3100 block of Garrity Way. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from
Entertainment
◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss! Friday Night's Out @ Windchaser Wine Co. We’re looking forward to another epic First Friday Out here in Richmond this week.
Burrito Trail
Nestled inside a gas station taqueria on Hilltop Mall’s Ring Road, El Burrito Loco delivered a culinary surprise: tender carnitas and a generous helping of guacamole that lent each bite a creamy embrace. The Chevron Burrito defied expectations with every bite. The Super Carnitas Burrito assembly invited reflection — each
Crime in the City
A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information
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Richmond's nearly completed Portside Commerce Center is now available for lease after its first tenant, Moxion Power, vaporized last summer, leaving a hundred employees scrambling for employment and making the building's future occupancy unclear. Brookfield Properties is offering the massive space for an undisclosed amount and
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The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments