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
News
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
Burrito Trail
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
Crime in the City
Richmond Police took a wanted felon into custody Monday afternoon after conducting a yard-to-yard search in the North and East Neighborhood. Police said an officer on routine patrol saw a wanted felon drive by him around 2 p.m. "I’m hiding from police": suspect tells local editor
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The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Richmond Farmers Market, unveiled its new Mobile Vendor Program on Saturday, Macdonald Avenue near the Richmond Bart Station. The initiative aims to help local street vendors grow their businesses while complying with health regulations and promoting the possibility of expanding into brick-and-mortar
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Today, Richmond Firefighters local 188 announced that Aaron Osorio has been tapped to become the city's next Fire Chief. Osorio has more than 27 years of experience in fire service, 21 of which have been with the City of Richmond Fire Department. In serving the community, Osorio has
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The Richmond City Council will discuss renaming Spring Street, hear an appeal on a BBQ smoker permit for Up & Under Pub & Grill, and explore how to allocate $550 million from a Chevron settlement for a fossil fuel-independent economy. The council will also debate limits on political influence.
Events
There is no shortage of art, music, and culture in Richmond! With so many special events this week, you may have a hard time choosing. We're here to help with our pick of great things to see and do in Richmond. 40 FATHOMS @ Baltic Kiss Wednesday, September 18,
Burrito Trail
Decisions decisions. We were in Point Richmond trying to choose between a Free Time Travel Consultation and a burrito. OK, it wasn’t a hard decision. We ordered a Chicken Burrito from Maya Taqueria on Railroad Avenue. Maya is a small restaurant with counter service and tables and chairs in
Community
The cities of Richmond and San Pablo joined together on Saturday to host their first-ever Latin American Independence Day Parade, a vibrant celebration of culture and community. Dubbed the "Fiestas Patrias," the event served as a replacement for this year's Cinco de Mayo parade, which was
Crime in the City
A man is facing attempted murder, child abuse, and domestic violence charges after reportedly firing a stolen firearm during a child custody exchange in the 3500 block of Nevin Avenue on Saturday night. Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Donald Patchin said officers responded to reports of a shooting