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Two Cars Damaged By “Explosive Device” In Danville Parking Lot Sunday
Danville police are investigating the apparent detonation of an “explosive device” in the parking lot of the Smart & Final store, 460 Diablo Road, on Sunday, May 27 of this month. The store is located in the Green Valley Shopping Center. The incident was reported at 7:12 p.m. that evening, according to town spokesman Geoff…
Read MoreWould-Be Laptop Snatcher Fended Off By Lafayette Coffee Shop Customers Monday
An apparent attempt to snatch a laptop from a customer at a downtown Lafayette coffee house did not end as expected for the would-be thieves Monday. Eyewitnesses and outright participants in what some described as a “battle Royale” on the street outside The Coffee Shop gave the following account of events: “I was dining outside…
Read MorePleasant Hill Police Find Gunshot Victim On Street Friday; Car Flees Scene
Pleasant Hill police responded to Sunvalley Boulevard and Santa Monica Drive Friday after witnesses reported hearing gunfire, a man collapse on the street, and a small black car speeding away from the scene. Responding officers located a man with at least one apparent gunshot wound and quickly sealed off the area. Witnesses reported seeing some…
Read MoreCrashes Pile Up On Local Roadways Wednesday; Major Injuries Believed Averted
A number of crashes up and down our namesake 24/680 Corridor kept emergency crews and tow trucks busy Wednesday, creating some memorable moments for involved drivers but no serious or lasting injury as far as we could determine. The pictured crash, reported just after 2 p.m. in the eastbound direction of Highway 24 in Central…
Read MoreDanville Man Killed In Sunday Evening Tesla Crash
Officials in Alameda County have identified the driver of a Model S Tesla that crashed through a fence and into a pond in a remote stretch of Crow Canyon Road Sunday as Keith Leung, 34, of Danville. Investigators are still looking into the cause of the crash reported at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, Leung’s car plunging…
Read More2nd-Alarm Fire At Walnut Creek Safeway Friday; Store Evacuating
The Safeway store at 600 S. Broadway in Walnut Creek was evacuated Friday evening after a smoky fire broke out in a food preparation area, prompting firefighters to declare a second alarm shortly after the blaze was first reported at 8:15 p.m. There were no reported injuries despite initial fears that someone may have sustained…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Police Determine Holland Drive Deaths Result Of Murder-Suicide
Investigators have determined the deaths of a Walnut Creek couple found Tuesday afternoon in their Holland Drive home were the result of a murder-suicide carried out by the husband – contractor Richard Huber Jr., 66. They believe Huber, owner of Dean Huber Construction for the past 19 years, shot his wife Sarah, 68, before turning…
Read MoreCougar Sighting In Pleasant Hill Wednesday
Officials in Pleasant Hill say a mountain lion was spotted about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Edna Drive and Marguerite Avenue. Contra Costa County Animal Control has been advised of the sighting. If you happen to see a mountain lion do not turn and run from the animal, back away and dial police…
Read MoreNorthgate High Locked Down Wednesday After Police Action Unfolds Near School
A 42-year-old Fremont man was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property and carrying a billy club after briefly walking onto the campus of Northgate High School Wednesday. The school was placed under lockdown shortly after 1 p.m. as Walnut Creek police moved in to arrest James Nisleit after he was spotted carrying a bag…
Read MoreCouple Found Dead In Their Walnut Creek Home Tuesday
The bodies of a local couple were found dead in their Holland Drive home Tuesday with Walnut Creek police remaining on scene for much of the day in an apparent effort to establish the circumstances leading up to their deaths. On Wednesday, coroner’s deputies identified the male decedent as Richard Dean Huber, 66, of Walnut…
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