Fatal Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision In Walnut Creek Thursday
A pedestrian struck by a car at 3100 Oak Road in Walnut Creek suffered a serious head injury and reportedly died later at a local hospital. The victim, a man believed to be in his 40s, was struck at approximately 6:04pm with fire crews initiating life-saving measures at the scene of the collision. No further…
San Francisco Man Charged With 2021 Richmond Murder
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has filed a two count criminal complaint against a San Francisco man in connection with the 2021 murder of a Richmond resident. Reno Goldie Fiapoto, 26, has been charged with the murder of Derrick McDougal, who was 21…
Letters: Protecting The Planet While Feeding The Hungry
Editor; As our community prepares to mark Earth Day, one local nonprofit is quietly executing an unprecedented environmental feat: every single day, Contra Costa-based White Pony Express rescues 10,500 high-quality meals from supermarkets, farmers markets, and restaurants and delivers them to neighbors in need. While we usually think about food recovery as a low cost,…
County District Attorney’s Office Issues 2025 Annual Report
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued the office’s 2025 Annual Report, showcasing the justice reform progress made for the county’s residents. “We are making meaningful progress with a sharp focus on public safety, pragmatic solutions, and alternatives to a one-size-fits-all criminal justice system,”…
Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Bid Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct; Resigns Congressional Seat
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA14) announced he was suspending his run for the California governor’s office Sunday after allegations of sexual and financial impropriety began to surface. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that…
“Hon, Do You Hear That Cracking Sound?”
Far too many crashes to count or categorize so we’re hoping this breaking sunshine holds for a bit and dries things out. Along with all the crumpling metal are toppling trees – some landing on homes or sensitive infrastructure. This one gave it up at Saint Stephens and El Nido and closed off traffic at…
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…