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Pursuit, Crash In Orinda Wednesday
A man fleeing police on westbound Highway 24 apparently reversed and struck another car head-on, leaving the occupant with minor injuries, before fleeing up a hillside in Central Orinda Wednesday. Witnesses said police appeared to have been behind a black Dodge when the driver attempted to evade officers, striking another car in the process at…
Read MoreMonkeypox Vaccine Appointments Available Online
From Contra Costa Health Services: People at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox (MPX) can now schedule vaccination appointments online through Contra Costa Health. To book an appointment, go online to mpxvaccine.cchealth.org. Previously, people in Contra Costa had to submit an appointment-request form to get on a waiting list for vaccine. Increased vaccine supply is allowing…
Read MoreBig Rig Crash Stops Traffic On Southbound I680 In Martinez Wednesday
Several people were injured in a morning crash on southbound I680 in Martinez that left a big rig perched precariously over the highway and leaking fuel and fluids Wednesday. The crash was reported at approximately 7:43 a.m.
Read MoreFatal Crash On SR-4 In Concord Monday
One person was killed during a chain-reaction crash on SR-4 near Willow Pass Road at around 12:41am Monday. Investigators say a crash was reported in the eastbound direction, east of Willow Pass Road, with a Chevrolet Camaro traveling east approached a Honda Accord also traveling eastbound. While passing the Accord, the Camaro collided with the…
Read MoreBiz Buzz: HashBit IT Solutions Available For Repairs And Consultations
Business Name: HashBit IT Solutions Phone: (925) 272-7016 Type of Business: Computer Repair & Consultation Years in Business: 3 Address: Serving Danville, Alamo and San Ramon Hours: 9AM to 5PM Web: HashBit IT Solutions Business Notes: HashBit IT Solutions is available for all your computer needs from repair to upgrades. We serve Danville and surrounding…
Read MoreWho’s For A Song This Morning?
Rough night and early morning in the 24/680 and more info is streaming in but, first, we needed to get the blood pumping. Every town should have a song with its name in the title so everyone can get together and sing it from time to time…
Read MoreFatal Crash On I680 In Pleasanton Sunday
California Highway Patrol officers were sent to investigate a report of fire alongside I680 south of the Bernal Avenue offramp in Pleasanton Sunday, finding a car fully engulfed in the trees alongside the freeway. One person was found to be inside the vehicle. The crash and fire was reported at approximately 6:29 p.m. Investigators determined…
Read MoreNavy Zoomies Get Attention Over The East Bay Saturday
We were bombarded… no, wait, bad word, bad word… inundated, yes, better… we were inundated with calls about military aircraft zooming around over East Bay landmarks Saturday. Thanks to Sean McDonough’s magical camera and cat-like reflexes, we have a visual on the tangoes… uh, aircraft and we believe they are F18s preparing for a flyover…
Read MoreCharges Brought Against Would-Be Rolex Thieves
Police in Walnut Creek announced the filing of charges against two men who allegedly pistol-whipped and attempted to steal a Rolex watch from a married coupe at the Ygnacio Plaza center Thursday. The charges were brought against Shaune Rogers, 34, and David Lopez, 33, both from Richmond. The pair remain in custody pending court appearances…
Read More“What’d I See?” – Lafayette Car Stop Attracts Attention Thursday
Thursday was another busy day in the 24/680 and several people saw things going on while we were tied up with breaking news elsewhere – writing us Friday to inquire as to what was going on. One of those “What’d I Just See” moments occurred on Pleasant Hill Road at around 5:30 p.m. (as we…
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