Downed power lines once again sparked a smoky brush fire in Contra Costa, this time behind Corte Azul and near Campolindo High School in Moraga Monday.
About seven to ten acres burned before MOFD firefighters were able to declare the...
Arrests
June 4 - 2:04 a.m., Unknown Charge, Traffic Stop, westbound Highway 24 at Acalanes
Jun2 6 - 9:04 a.m., Unknown Charge, Suspicious Vehicle, 3500 block Mt. Diablo Blvd.
June 7 - 1:56 a.m., Unknown Charge, Traffic Stop, Deer...
A treasured bit of local history gave way to modern life Thursday after a car slammed into a plaque marking the birthplace of one of Martinez' greatest contributions to society - the Martini.
The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m., not...
Barnstormers apparently hired to make an aerial statement about Warrior standout Kevin Durant left more than a few Lamorindans with cricks in their necks Thursday. Apparently it is all tied in to some Nike-sponsored ad campaign.
Nevertheless, it gave folks...
In one swift move Contra Costa County's top prosecutor resigned his post after agreeing to plead no contest to a single count of perjury - all part of a plea arrangement struck as the State Attorney General moved to...
Some of the more interesting calls answered by the men and women of the Moraga police department this past week:
Legacy Location, Bad Memories
A Moraga officer stopped a 16-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Mazda after the teen was...
A pair of wallet snatchers long sought by Lafayette police returned to their old hunting ground and - apparently - their old ways Monday, long enough for officers to gather them up for multiple crimes the pair allegedly perpetrated...
A motorcyclist was killed in a grinding crash on northbound I680 at Olympic Boulevard Monday - prompting closure of the freeway while the crash was investigation and triggering a sizable traffic jam.
Motorists reported the crash at approximately 9:49 p.m....
Arrests
June 6 - 7:59 a.m., Warrants, Orinda Chevron
June 6 - 6:19 p.m., Warrants, 90 block Tarry Ln.
Burglaries
June 4 - 2:53 p.m., (Commercial), 3500 block Mt. Diablo Blvd.
June 4 - 10:05 a.m., (Auto), 100 block Overhill...
Graciously submitted by a reader and, we thought, an admirable capture of our local look and feel - still.
Now, what are those two burros saying?
Thanks for supporting and showcasing the Historic Martinez Home Tour, News24-680!
Our pleasure, KP, all non-profit community events and fundraisers are welcome on our Events Calendar. And we happen to like architecture and history at NEWS24/680!
This is the only report on the women’s march in Walnut Creek. Thank you!!
Our pleasure, Mary… the only large-scale march we’ve ever covered where people weren’t throwing things at us or the police! A very well-behaved and earnest group…
What was the police activity on Mt. Diablo Blvd. last night around 9:30 p.m. It looked like it was in front of Oakwood Athletic Club, but traffic couldn’t go by, so I am curious.
@Sandra – there was a pretty bad accident with extrication required at Mt. Di and El Nido Ranch last night. Car into a tree. We carried it on our Facebook page and “Flashed” an alert via that system. Thanks for writing!
And the chase from Rheem to Lafayette down Moraga Rd? About one in the morning on 3/10/2017 they raced past my house.
May need to re-calibrate your watch/bedside clock, Tim! But we’ll be posting something about an incident this morning a bit later… thanks for writing!
What was the helicopter activity over Alamo today, Tuesday, the 25th all about? Does anyone know?
@Diana – Yes, and as our Facebook and Flash followers know, it was an extensive pursuit, ground track for a wanted felon – who was eventually caught in Alamo, Diana.
Hi, what is the update on the shady landscaper, Adan Contreras, is he still in Oregon? Also, I see he is an undocumented alien with an ICE detainer. Good riddance…
@CL – Hi… believe this man is still in custody in Oregon, pending his extradition back to California. Do business with him?
No, just following his case since he scammed people near me in Lafayette. Hope he gets deported.