Martinez: 55th Annual Art In The Park – Aug. 16
Free, family-friendly event features more than 60 local artists showcasing original art and crafts. Attendees can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and a variety of beverages, including wine and beer. Don’t miss the Silent Auction, featuring unique items donated by artists and local businesses. Susana Park offers a shaded setting with plenty of seating.…
2-Alarm Fire Damages Home In Walnut Creek Tuesday
Another fire today, this one a 2-alarm blaze at a home in the 700 block of Woodwind Place, reported at 3:38pm and proving to be a stubborn fight for fire crews battling against both high heat as well as flames. No word on cause or extent of damage. One person, initially believed to be a…
Letters: Lots Of Letters This Week – Mostly About Kaiser Property Fire
Editor; We were so sad to see this. We don’t live in the area any longer but we played in the creek near the estate when were kids back in the Sixties (so long ago!). The owners were pretty forgiving even though the gardeners (we think) were instructed to run us off when they could.…
Three-Alarm Fire Damages Lafayette’s Kaiser Estate Saturday
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire at the historic Kaiser Estate in Lafayette Saturday, the blaze partially collapsing sections of the roof and damaging infrastructure on the 50s-era property. The fire at 940 Reliez Station Lane was reported at 4:56pm and drew a small army of firefighters to the scene. Access to the 7-acre property proved…
Court Sentences Pinole Man To 50 Years To Life For Murder
From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez, California — Today, a Contra Costa Superior Court judge sentenced a Pinole man to 50 years to life in prison for murdering a woman just 10 days after she ended their relationship. On May 7th, 2026, a jury found 39-year-old Jeffery Kendall guilty of first-degree murder in…
Five Arrested After Sex With Children Sting In Walnut Creek
Five people – including a German national – have been arrested after a multi-agency sting aimed at adults seeking sex with children unfolded in Walnut Creek. The five currently face charges including attempted lewd acts with a minor, contacting a minor to commit a sex offense, and arranging to meet a minor for sex. The…
Danville: Library And Community Center Mark 30th Anniversary – Aug. 4
The Town of Danville and Contra Costa County Library will mark the 30th anniversary of the Danville Library and Community Center with a family celebration on Tuesday, August 4, at the Town Green, 400 Front St. The celebration begins with Storytime at the Danville Library at 11:15 a.m., followed by a free children’s concert featuring…
Driver Burned When Car Crashes Into San Ramon Home Monday
An air ambulance was requested following a vehicle crash into a home in the 10000 block of Broadmoor on Monday, the car catching fire inside the residence and leaving the driver with burn injuries. The crash was reported at 9:05pm after a car rolled into the home on Broadmoor, knocking the driver unconscious and briefly…
Return Of The Bondage Files: Cone Man; Saffron Stigma; Are You Flocking With Me?
Crazy Days playing out across the nation and in the 24/680 as we Homo Sapiens work out our collective future and soldier on each in our own way. Some might say we’re making progress in many areas and losing ground in others as we continue to play Hide the Senator and Hyper Hypocrisy appears to…