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Murder Charge Filed Against Martinez Mother In Stabbing Death Of Daughter

Martinez, California – A Martinez woman has been charged with murder after stabbing her daughter, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Brittney Evanna Kazee, 36, faces one felony count of murder [PC 187(a)] with a deadly weapon enhancement for using a knife in the commission of the offense [PC 12022(b)(1)]. Kazee was arrested…

Swalwell Announces Gubernatorial Bid

Seven-term Democratic US (14th District) representative Eric Swalwell, known for his persistent and vocal opposition to Donald Trump, announced Thursday night he will run for governor of California. Swalwell’s announcement followed billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer’s entry to what is shaping up to be a crowded field of possible successors to outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom,…

Mother Arrested On Suspicion Of Daughter’s Murder In Martinez Tuesday

Reports of an altercation at an apartment complex in the 100 block of Fig Tree Lane in Martinez on Tuesday brought police to the scene of an apparent stabbing with a woman down in the parking lot when police arrived. Officers initiated lifesaving measures until the arrival of firefighters and the victim was transported to…

Truck Fire Draws A Crowd In Walnut Creek Tuesday

One of our cameras followed a smoke plume to a burning landscaping vehicle in the 1500 block of Geary Road in Walnut Creek this evening. This was reported at 7:05pm. No reported injuries.

San Ramon Picks A New Police Chief

From the City of San Ramon: The City of San Ramon is pleased to announce the selection of Becky Chestnut as the City’s next Chief of Police, effective Monday, December 15. Chestnut brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement, most recently as a Captain with the San Ramon Police Department since 2023.…

More Plywood In Lafayette – Burglars Continue To Raid Lamorinda Businesses

More reports of burglaries and attempted burglaries continue to filter in to this site as people report more glass-shattering, safe-wrangling burglaries by thieves apparently unafraid of security cameras and alarms. Latest victims of the “hard burglary” trend raising eyebrows and anger levels from Lamorinda to Walnut Creek and beyond appear to be Zoonies candies in…

LETTER(S): Rough Exit At EBRPD; Mike And Sasha; Bannon’s Prediction

Editor; Partly due to their name I thought the East Bay Regional Park District was a benign agency dedicated to running and caring for our local parks. Recent developments have shown my long-held perception of the district may be off the mark as outgoing General Manager Sabrina Landreth threatens legal action against the district’s board,…

Wet Roads And Overnight Police Action Gum Up The 24/680 Thursday

This rainfall – which by all reports will be with us for a while – is great for our gardens but it’s playing hell with our roadways. If you’re on one, we don’t have to tell you it’s pretty slidy out there and people are crashing into things. Eastbound Highway 24 was crawling through Orinda…

Several Businesses In Downtown Walnut Creek Burglarized/Vandalized In Recent Days

As part of our ongoing coverage of – actual news and not press releases – we followed up on reader reports of vandalism/attempted burglaries/successful burglaries in downtown Walnut Creek and elsewhere in recent days. So far as we can determine, about five businesses in downtown Walnut Creek – from sushi restaurants to saloons to crêperies…