Standoff In Concord Saturday
Photos coming in from the scene of a police standoff in Concord tonight, Saturday. Neighbors reported a sizable police presence in the 4400 block of Buckthorn Court with a man, believed to be armed, barricaded inside a residence and refusing to come out. Lots of police on hand and the neighbors reportedly remained calm (differing…
Walnut Creek Puts Up Defensive Shield As Storm Continues To Batter Residents
Okay, all kidding aside, this is an uncommon double-rainbow sighted by one of our team over the sodden city of Walnut Creek. Apparently there’s more on the way so we may see a white flag go up if things get rough.
Swalwell Accusations: Troubling Truths Or Strategic Assassination?
Editor; By now most have heard of the accusations against local congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA14) and have had time to think about the implications and timing of the charges against him. I’ll start by saying I was neither totally in his camp or opposed to his run for governor but I always felt he had…
Saturday Shapes Up… In Pictures
A normal Saturday shaping up in the News Bunker with the coffee maker pumping out lattes and omelettes floating out of the pan, our team of photographers out and about and chasing news and clouds and things that interest them. Bless ’em all – we like photographers. Highway 24 unraveled a little bit and “the…
Photographers Roam The 24/680
We like photography and photographers here at News24/680 and have been pleased by the contacts we’ve developed with artists who see things others may miss. If you’re a committed shutter-clicker with a penchant for roaming The Numbers and capturing things you see that others don’t, send your photos in for others to peruse.
Ride With Us! We Have Hats!
One of our many readers – people known for their intelligence and forthright natures – forwarded a shot of herself in her regulation News24/680 ball cap, topped off and ready for action. Perhaps you’ll join us and avail yourself to one of our many offerings. A lot of your neighbors are already here and it’s…
Crockett Fire, Multiple Freeway Crashes Reported Friday
The day’s rainfall may have turned our freeways into giant Slip n’ Slides but it had no apparent affect on a 2-Alarm fire burning aggressively in Crockett. As usual, we’re updating subscribers via our Flash Alert system – you may want to try it if you like knowing “what’s going on” in your part of…
Walnut Creek PD Releases Body Worn Camera Footage Of Febr. 26 Officer-Involved Shooting
ADVISORY: This post contains body-worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting in Walnut Creek, Calif. Viewer discretion advised: Walnut Creek police Thursday released body-worn camera (BWC) footage of a fatal shooting involving their officers and a local man reportedly acting suspiciouslyin the area of Buena Vista and Alvarado avenues the evening of Febr. 26. In…
“I’m The Taxman – Yeah, I’m The Taxman”
Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman Should five percent appear too small Be thankful I don’t take it all I’ll tax the street (If you try to sit) I’ll tax your seat (If you get too cold) I’ll…
Red And Blue Lights For “Mini Bright”
A suspected serial tagger and alleged robber who left his moniker spray painted on cars and homes in Walnut Creek was arrested by Walnut Creek police Wednesday – believed responsible for more than 30 vandalism incidents in Walnut Creek and surrounding cities. Police reported that their suspect, 45-year-old Brandon Staples of Walnut Creek, was transported…