A suspected drunk driver is believed to have caused a multi-vehicle crash in Danville Tuesday after driving the wrong way on northbound I680.
Four cars were reportedly involved in the crash, with two sustaining the most serious damage. California Highway...
From the Office of the District Attorney:
Martinez, California – On March 2nd, a Contra Costa County jury convicted a former Walnut Creek real estate attorney on 27 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of children and the possession...
From the City of Walnut Creek
The City of Walnut Creek extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who died early Thursday morning during an officer-involved shooting in our community. This is a tragedy...
By Elizabeth Silva, Bancroft Elementary Parent
On January 28, families at Bancroft Elementary in the Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) received an email that would upend our children's education. The district announced it would phase out the Two-Way...
From the Office of the District Attorney
Report Released on Richmond Police Fatal Shooting of Angel Montaño Magallan
Martinez, California – A public report on a 2025 fatal use-of-force incident involving Richmond Police has been released by the Contra Costa District...
A 46-year-old Walnut Creek man was shot and killed by police near the intersection of Buena Vista and Alvarado avenues in Walnut Creek after neighbors reported seeing a man in dark clothing prowling the area with a flashlight. Neighbors...
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified a man shot and killed in Bethel Island Monday as Edward Garofalo IV, a 38-year-old resident of Martinez.
Garofalo was found down with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso in the...
Starting a new week with some experimental home-brew coffee frothing and a little Amy Winehouse and trying to find our rhythm.
The Buck Sergeant in our lives always stressed the importance of the Joint Planning Process prior to Deployment...
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on northbound I680 just south of SR242 on Friday, California Highway Patrol officers closing the key commuter lanes to facilitate their investigation into the fatal crash.
Commuters scrambled to get off the...
From the Office of the District Attorney
Martinez, California – A joint prosecution by the Contra Costa District Attorney and Bay Area Air District has resulted in a $10 million penalty against Martinez Refining Company, along with compliance improvements at...
