Alamo Couple Recount Harrowing Details Of Walnut Creek Rolex Robbery

We’re not giving up their names or other identifying details for obvious reasons but we were able to hook up with and debrief an Alamo couple who found themselves staring down the barrel of a shotgun and pistol during a recent robbery in Walnut Creek. We sketched in broad terms an account of their experience…

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Latest Rolex Robbery In Lafayette Thursday

A man and woman sitting in a car in the 200 block of Lafayette Circle were startled by tapping on their car window and confronted by a masked man in a hoodie who brandished a firearm and demanded a Rolex watch. The theft was apparently the latest in a dismal trend of jewelry/watch thefts conducted…

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County Assessor Certifies And Delivers Record 2022-2023 Assessment Roll

From the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office: (Martinez, CA) – Please be advised that the “2022-2023 Assessor’s Close of Roll Affidavit” was signed by Gus S. Kramer, Assessor, and subscribed and sworn to the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, today, June 30, 2022. The 2022-2023 Assessment Roll has been delivered to the County Auditor, as required by…

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Hate Crimes Rare In Contra Costa County Despite Statewide Trending

From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. — In Contra Costa County, hate crime incidents are relatively low compared to the most recent data from the Attorney General — which shows hate crimes increasing in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta released the report “2021 Hate Crime in California” on Tuesday. The report shows…

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Letters: Did That Really Just Happen?

Dear Editor; Today I watched a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former National Security Advisor plead the 5th when asked if he supported the peaceful transfer of presidential power. For a second I thought I was watching an episode of Homeland. Sincerely, David Cooke/ Concord

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Another High-Speed Pursuit Through Orinda Tuesday

Orinda police are behind a red SUV fleeing from the downtown area at high speed, outbound on San Pablo Dam Road and apparently headed to El Sobrante. Witnesses said the vehicle had two men aboard with no further description possible. The pursuit was initiated at approximately 2:20 p.m. with the vehicle last reported on San…

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Pleasanton PD Seeks Witnesses To Attempted Auto Theft That Ended In Gunfire Tuesday

From the Pleasanton Police Department: Pleasanton Police Department is currently investigating an attempted auto theft that resulted in gunfire and asks anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this incident to call (925) 931-5100. On June 28, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Pleasanton Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots in the…

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It’s Official – Final Numbers Are In From June 7 Primary

From the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office: Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar Debi Cooper certified the results of the June 7, 2022 Primary Election today. “Our elections team has been preparing for and administering elections nonstop since early 2021. We’ve conducted several special elections that overlapped with preparations for the primary election,” Cooper said. “I am proud of…

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