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Contra Costa, San Pablo Secure Grant For Compassionate Homeless Camp Resolution
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has been awarded $5.7 million towards compassionately tackling homeless encampments thanks to a significant grant from the State’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) program. The funding will enable CCH to collaborate with the City of San Pablo to clear an encampment on city property while prioritizing the wellness…
Read MoreBus Fire Lights Up I680 North Sunday
A passenger bus caught fire and burned on northbound I680 north of Treat just before 8 p.m. Sunday, disrupting traffic as crews worked to put out the blaze and remove the damaged hulk. The driver made it out of the vehicle and was found safe.
Read MoreLetters: Blower Creep In Lafayette
To the Editor; To the surprise of virtually no one apparently we have noted a return to public use of gas powered leaf blowers in Lafayette despite the city’s much publicized ban. Months after the ban we were surprised and yes angered to see a return of backpack blowers in use again, apparently by workers…
Read MoreThe Sunday Scramble: Decision Day; A Brit In Moraga; Rock In The Bunker And Night Moves
Odd times provoking odd reactions here in the 24/680 News Bunker. Our normal go-to when things get strange is to crank the music up and dial in some Mexican food, that combo helping to spackle over the rough spots lately. Like most of the nation we’re counting down the days to The National Decision and…
Read MoreFour-Alarm Blaze In Oakland Hills Burns Homes, Rekindles Memories
Firefighters are responding to a four-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue. The blaze has claimed about four homes, forced evacuations and parks closures – including Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Aerial tankers, helicopters are at work and about 60 firefighters are currently battling the fire. The City of Oakland issued…
Read MoreMan – Reportedly Armed – Wakes Up Danville Neighborhood Early Friday
At 2:36am Friday, the Danville Police Department received a report of a suspicious individual in the backyard of a residence on the 600 block of Park Hill Road, near Morninghome Road. The individual was described as a Middle Eastern male, wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants. Witnesses reported that he appeared disoriented and was…
Read MoreFire Damages Alamo Home Friday Morning
Fire swept through a home in the 1400 block of Twelve Oaks Court early Friday with neighbors reporting a car “exploding” in a carport and spreading to the residence. All occupants were able to make their way safely out of the home, with attempts made to save animals inside. Firefighters and police evacuated nearby homes…
Read MoreOne Last Shot: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Glides Past For A Photo Op
Skywatchers focused on that bright spot with the green glow in the night sky swinging by Earth tonight – a mere 44 million miles away. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was first discovered last year after it appeared from the outer reaches of our solar system. Our Skywatcher took to the ridge above Lucas Valley for this snapshot…
Read MoreHayward Man Convicted Of Robbery And Hate Crime After Theft Of Israeli Flag
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a conviction against a 36-year-old Hayward man for hate crime and robbery offenses that took place on January 6, 2024, during a protest in El Cerrito. Christopher Khamis Victor Husary pleaded guilty to one count of robbery [PC…
Read MoreLow-Flying Chopper, Slow-Burning Tesla Draw Attention In The 24/680 Tuesday
A low-flying chopper buzzing Lamorinda/Walnut Creek was a charter aircraft and not military/law enforcement rescue craft as many who contacted us initially suspected. The Bell 407 rotorcraft made a couple of unusually low passes over the area and folks living under the rotor wash must be expecting trouble because they lit up our Flash and…
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