Not What You Want To See On The Highway…
Driver of this truck ran into a little trouble on southbound I680 north of S. Main in Walnut Creek a few moments ago (2:13pm) with fire starting in the engine compartment and spreading to the truck as occupants baled out. No one was injured, thankfully, through traffic is stalling in the area as fire apparatus…
Stuff To Do: Totally Trains Returns To The Museum Of The San Ramon Valley – June 20
Mark your calendars Totally Trains returns to MuseumSRV starting on June 20. Our theme this year is a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The main layout will feature a village scene with models of Danville and San Ramon and Alamo with present and past buildings. Many trains will travel over trestles,…
A Free Press: One Of The “Great Bulwarks Of Liberty” Or Convenient Target Of Opportunity?
To the Editor: As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we rightly celebrate the courage of those who secured our independence. Yet amid the familiar stories of soldiers, statesmen, and battles, we should also remember another force that helped give birth to our nation: a free press. Long before the Declaration of Independence was signed, colonial…
Injury Crash Tangles Parkside At N. Main In Walnut Creek Friday
A complex traffic collision left a Walnut Creek intersection strewn with debris and damaged cars Friday morning. Two people were believed injured with one treated for a shoulder injury in the wake of the crash. Police worked to determine the cause of the crash, reported at 10:34am when a white car is believed to have…
On-Scene Checkup…
A moment at the scene of a smoky fire in the 400 block of N. Civic in Walnut Creek this evening. We believe they were examining the child for possible smoke inhalation – but that she was okay.
One Injured In Walnut Creek Fire Thursday
One person was reportedly burned in a fire at an apartment complex in the 2700 block of Oak Road on Thursday. The blaze was reported at 6:41 pm. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known. Two apartments were ultimately involved with crews reporting heavy smoke and fire upon arrival at the scene. The…
Injury Collision In Walnut Creek Thursday
A serious-injury auto-versus-pedestrian collision was reported at Oak Road and Kingston Place in Walnut Creek Thursday with a person down and receiving care prior to their transport to a local hospital. Reports that the person down underwent life-saving measures at the scene were not officially confirmed. Their current condition is not known. Witnesses at the…
Letter: Two Principals. One Failed Measure. Zero Answers.
UPDATE — June 5, 2026 Since this letter was published, the situation has escalated. Today, Principal Tyson Fechter was walked out of his office and off Tice Creek’s campus. Staff were in tears. A parent witnessed it. He is believed to still be employed by the district through the end of the month. The board…
Police Pursuit Ends With A Bang In Pleasant Hill Tuesday
Closing out what turned out to be a very busy Tuesday in the 24/680 was this pursuit and crash, two gents in a fleeing car coming off the freeway and into the parking lot at 2120 Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill – where they proceeded to rearrange some landscaping and adjacent lighting. Two men…
Crash After Unconfirmed Report Of Police Pursuit In Lafayette Tuesday
This afternoon at about 2:13, Lafayette police officers responded to a business on the 3500 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard for a report of two shoplifters who stole items and then fled in a silver-colored Honda. On Pleasant Hill Road, the suspect vehicle drove past a Lafayette police officer who attempted to stop the car.…