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Grandview Independent exclusively covers Richmond news, breaking news, and writing in-depth stories about our city and its people.
Grandview Independent exclusively covers Richmond news, breaking news, and writing in-depth stories about our city and its people.
Students and members of West County Alcohol Marijuana & Prescription Drug Coalition met with councilmember Soheila Bana last week with the goal of creating a Social Host Ordinance to reduce underage drinking and drug use in Richmond. A Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is a local law that holds adults responsible
The Richmond City Council voted to adopt an ordinance to streamline housing developments and create walkable neighborhoods along the city’s commercial districts Tuesday night. The Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code promotes walkable, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use environments in central Richmond neighborhoods and downtown areas, according to Stefan Pellegrini from Opticos Design.
Neighbors who live just east of 23rd Street say they are fed up with the human trafficking that has moved into their neighborhood. This Friday, they plan to join members of the community organization Faith in Action for a peace walk through the area, something they hope will bring attention
by Linda HemmilaNeighbors who live just east of 23rd Street say they are fed up with the human trafficking that has moved into their neighborhood. This Friday, they plan to join members of the community organization Faith in Action for a peace walk through the area, something they hope will bring attention
by Linda HemmilaStudents and members of West County Alcohol Marijuana & Prescription Drug Coalition met with councilmember Soheila Bana last week with the goal of creating a Social Host Ordinance to reduce underage drinking and drug use in Richmond. A Social Host Ordinance (SHO) is a local law that holds adults responsible
by Linda HemmilaThe Richmond City Council voted to adopt an ordinance to streamline housing developments and create walkable neighborhoods along the city’s commercial districts Tuesday night. The Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code promotes walkable, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use environments in central Richmond neighborhoods and downtown areas, according to Stefan Pellegrini from Opticos Design.
by Soren HemmilaMultiple lanes of Interstate 80 were closed Sunday afternoon after Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver was wanted on a felony warrant. According to police dispatch records, the driver of a black Subaru led officers on a brief chase through Richmond streets before getting
by Linda HemmilaThe City of Richmond Recreation Division hosted its annual spring egg hunt Saturday morning at Nicholl Park, much to the delight of area children of all ages. Under welcoming sunny skies, City of Richmond Recreation leaders led the fun setting up the egg hunt and games for dozens of smiling
by Linda HemmilaThe President of the Richmond Police Officers Association and members of the Police Review Commission are expressing concern over the city council's recent appointment of a public defender’s office attorney Tuesday night. Rachel Lorber, an attorney at the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender, was
by Soren HemmilaPreviously a casualty of Covid, the Richmond and San Pablo Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities are now slated to make their return this year after a three-year absence. The much-loved event is currently in the planning stages, and organizers are now seeking applications for the 15th annual Richmond and
by Linda HemmilaA glass door was shattered at Richmond's KCRT Television in Civic Center Plaza Sunday morning, leaving broken glass on the ground and doors unable to be secured. The vandalism was reported by a passerby at 11:56 am Sunday morning. Police responded, cleared the building, and then called
by Linda Hemmila