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Grandview Independent exclusively covers Richmond news, breaking news, and writing in-depth stories about our city and its people.
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions at the Martinez shelter during the month of February with the hopes of finding homes for the many pets they currently have available. According to animal services, the shelter is full due to a high average daily intake of about 20 pets
Annie's Annuals and Perennials Nursery is offering an event aimed at those interested in learning more about creating low-water, high-biodiversity gardens. The event, which will be held at Annies Annuals Nursery on Saturday, February 11th, is part of their yearly series of "talks" providing useful information
Silence was shattered early Sunday morning as police worked to disburse participants of a large sideshow that took place in the middle of Carlson Boulevard waking residents and causing a loud disturbance. Richmond police were dispatched at 12:37 a.m. to Carlson Boulevard and Bayview Avenue for reports of
by Linda HemmilaSilence was shattered early Sunday morning as police worked to disburse participants of a large sideshow that took place in the middle of Carlson Boulevard waking residents and causing a loud disturbance. Richmond police were dispatched at 12:37 a.m. to Carlson Boulevard and Bayview Avenue for reports of
by Linda HemmilaContra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions at the Martinez shelter during the month of February with the hopes of finding homes for the many pets they currently have available. According to animal services, the shelter is full due to a high average daily intake of about 20 pets
by Linda HemmilaAnnie's Annuals and Perennials Nursery is offering an event aimed at those interested in learning more about creating low-water, high-biodiversity gardens. The event, which will be held at Annies Annuals Nursery on Saturday, February 11th, is part of their yearly series of "talks" providing useful information
by Linda HemmilaRichmond Yacht Club invites you to come and learn to sail a small boat at their annual family-friendly event, which is open to everyone, with no sailing experience required. Enjoy a fun day on the water Saturday, March 4th, and try your hand at sailing a variety of different boats.
by Linda HemmilaRichmond Firefighters responded to calls for an encampment fire in the East Richmond neighborhood alongside the I- 80 freeway Sunday morning. The fire, which sent black smoke billowing through the neighborhood mid-Sunday morning, led firefighters to an encampment adjacent to I-80 at the Solano Street overpass, where crews worked to
by Linda HemmilaRenovations have started at the old Civic Center motel site as national hotel chain Motel 6 begins rebranding the property at the corner of 24th and Preble Avenue. Built in 1957, the 49-room property was previously a Travel Lodge during the 1990s before its more recent incarnation as the Civic
by Linda HemmilaRichmond firefighters have recently responded to a number of calls for engulfed vehicles which they say pose a real hazard to both firefighters and property in the community. According to members of Richmond Firefighters Local 188, they respond to countless vehicle fires on a weekly basis. A video posted to
by Linda HemmilaSt. Francis Yacht Club is hosting an event honoring the life of Richmond artist Jim Dewitt which includes a luncheon and "celebration of a life well sailed and painted." DeWitt passed away in November at the age of 92. Well-known in the sailing world as a racer, artist,
by Linda Hemmila