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Entertainment   -   Jan 01, 2025 Richmond rocks in the New Year
Richmond rocks in the New Year

Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered

News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond
News   -   Jan 02, 2025 From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond

To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January

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News   -   Jan 02, 2025 From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond
From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond

To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January

by Soren Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Jan 01, 2025 Richmond rocks in the New Year
Richmond rocks in the New Year

Richmond was alive with bustle Tuesday evening as 2024 drew to a close. Locals headed out to mingle and share good cheer at eateries, bars, and clubs, waiting expectantly for the arrival of the new year. In the North and East neighborhood, “Richmond’s Best” winner, the Factory Bar, offered

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Dec 22, 2024 Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal
Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 17, 2024 Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall
Autonomous car company to create 14-acre facility at Hilltop Mall

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

by Soren Hemmila
Education   -   Dec 15, 2024 School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild
School district finds $18 million, will vote on complete Stege Elementary rebuild

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

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 13, 2024 Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run
Authorities identify man killed in Carlson Boulevard hit-and-run

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

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Dec 13, 2024 On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates
On the agenda: State of the City, housing, police recruitment, and BART updates

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

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Dec 01, 2024 Man reportedly injured in Richmond carjacking, suspects flee in RV
Man reportedly injured in Richmond carjacking, suspects flee in RV

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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