Lafayette Fire Destroys Outbuildings Sunday

A fast-moving fire preceded by a “boom” reported by neighbors swept through the backyard and an aviary in the backyard of a home in the 1100 block of Hidalgo Court in Lafayette Sunday night. The fire was first reported just before 8 p.m., with neighbors contacting this site saying they heard a muffled explosion prior…

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Rolling Bicycle Party Visits Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill Friday

A colorful convoy of two-wheeled bicycle enthusiasts roamed between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill Friday – carrying their own music, pedal fuel, and burritos and attracting lots of attention. The East Bay Bike Party, a loose coalition of riders who organize through social media for semi-regular rides turned out in force for Friday’s ride, numbering…

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Serious Injury Auto Vs. Motorcycle Crash In Martinez Thursday

Two riders are down with serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a vehicle at Pacheco Boulevard and Vine Avenue in Martinez on Thursday. The crash, in the 1300 block of Vine Avenue, was reported at 11:12 a.m. Witnesses said the motorcycle was southbound on Pacheco heading towards Howe Road when the vehicle at fault…

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Everyone Feeling Okay?

We’ve heard of the uptick in Covid cases in the county and our healthcare people say it’s true. More folks seem to be reporting symptoms and new mask/no mask vaccinate/no vaccinate arguments are springing up again because that – apparently – is what we do. For our part we’re staying removed from people in general…

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Robbery Near Rossmoor Safeway Tuesday

A Jeep-load of thieves confronted and robbed a man of his wallet and other belongings near the Rossmoor Safeway Tuesday, reportedly also attempting to make off with the victim’s car but unable to operate a stick shift. An ambulance was summoned to the location of the robbery, reported at about 9:50pm, but it was not…

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Frazzled Danville Residents Get A Chance To Talk With A PG&E Human

Town Council presentation addresses recent, ongoing power outages. Pacific Gas & Electric Company representatives are expected to be on hand at tonight’s Danville Town Council Meeting following a request from town officials asking for insight into frequent, neighborhood-darkening power outages in the area. Danville residents are by no means alone in the sentiment they are…

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Rossmoorians Sound Off (Silently) Against Acts Of Bigotry And Hatred

Citing the recent murder of three African-American citizens by a gunman in a predominantly black neighborhood of Jacksonville, Fla., residents of Rossmoor in Walnut Creek turned out in a silent vigil against hatred and bigotry Sunday. Residents turned out to condemn the shootings and hatred behind them, expressing their sorrow with an hour of silence…

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Soggy Man; Running Man; Swollen Man; And Petty Theft, Succulents

Photo Caption: A fender-grinder in the parking lot outside Retro Junkie on N. Main Street in Walnut Creek on Saturday night resulted in damage to both vehicles, a DUI charge for the driver of the Challenger and a repair bill for the owner of the food truck. Another small drama unfolding in the Big City.…

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