Grayson Road Closed In Pleasant Hill After Multi-Vehicle Crash Wednesday

One of several cars damaged on Grayson at Pleasant Hill Road after a crash Wednesay night.

One man was taken to the hospital in handcuffs with another transported for treatment after a sprawling multi-vehicle crash at Pleasant Hill Road and Grayson in Pleasant Hill Wednesday. At least three cars appeared to have suffered heavy damage with wreckage strewn for half a block after the crash was reported at 10:11pm. Witnesses reported…

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Thieves Snatch Victim’s Chains At Sunvalley Mall Tuesday

Readers noted a sizable police response to the Sunvalley Shopping Center Tuesday after a man reported two masked thieves approached him and snatched two of his necklaces. The theft occurred at approximately 3:12 p.m. near Macy’s Women’s. A brief struggle ensued before the pair fled from the mall with the necklaces. The victim sustained minor…

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Orinda: Celebrating a Champion – Sabrina Ionescu, June 26

Join the Orinda community, Miramonte Boosters, and MatsNation as we celebrate Miramonte alumna Sabrina Ionescu—WNBA and Olympic champion, record-setting three-point shooter, and one of basketball’s most inspiring leaders. The festivities begin with a free, all-ages community celebration at Miramonte High School from 4:30–6:30 p.m., including a gymnasium dedication ceremony at 5:30 p.m. featuring Sabrina herself.…

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More Trouble In Walnut Creek Monday: Car Fire On I-680 South

It sometimes takes a day or two to untangle the details of a crash or some other traumatic event which disrupts the lives of participants – and dispels the theories of armchair crash investigators opining from their living room. We started hearing from the driver of a 2017 Ford Escape which burned down to the…

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Rescue At Walnut Creek BART After Person Found Under Train Monday

A person believed to have either leapt or fell under an inbound BART train was rescued after a protracted effort at Walnut Creek BART Monday, the station halting all train traffic to facilitate the effort. Rescuers freed a male victim after “breaking” or uncoupling a string of cars to reach him. He was taken by…

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Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle Reported In Concord Friday

One person was killed in a car versus motorcycle crash on southbound SR-242 at Grant Street on Friday, California Highway Patrol officers closing the Grant Street offramp to facilitate their investigation. ] A collision between a Toyota and a motorcycle of unknown type was reported at 10am at that location with the motorcyclist down. Police…

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Letter: Danville Addresses E-Bike Issue

Editor; After nearly two years of growing complaints, near-misses, and serious concerns from residents, the Danville Town Council has taken an important step toward making our parks and trails safer. On June 16th, before an overflow crowd of more than 100 residents, the Council voted unanimously to advance an ordinance addressing the use of e-bikes…

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House Fire Reported In Concord Wednesday

Crews battled and quickly knocked down a fire in a home in the 1300 block of Babel Lane in Concord on Wednesday, punching through the roof to extinguish a blaze believed burning in the living room. Two ambulances were requested shortly after the blaze was reported at 11:07am. Initial reports of a person bloodied and…

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