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Storm Prepping And Ringy Dingy Ditching
Storm lanterns hung and hatches battened, waiting for those great big sudsy Southerlies to come ashore and smack us right in the kisser. We like storms. Clears the head. This one is supposed to linger a while so we’ve pulled together the necessary survival gear: a supply of Swiss Miss Combat Cocoa for Geezers, Whole…
Read MoreSuspected Moraga DUI Contact Leads To Chase, Assault, Crash, Carjacking In Oakland
An apparent attempt to locate and stop a man suspected of driving a stolen car while under the influence in Moraga evolved into a police chase that reached a crescendo in Oakland after the suspect in question crashed his car, carjacked another, and stood off police while holed up inside a recreational vehicle. Things kicked…
Read MoreDanville Middle School Teacher Charged With Lewd Acts On Minors
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges against a Middle School teacher in Danville for committing lewd acts on minors. A three-count felony complaint was filed with the Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County on September 16th against 41-year-old Nicholas Brandon…
Read MoreMerced County Coroner Identifies Walnut Creek Woman Found In California Aqueduct
Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s officials Thursday identified a woman found dead in a car submerged in the California Aqueduct Saturday as Susan Arlynn Waskow, 77, of Walnut Creek. California Highway Patrol officers responded to a section of the aqueduct at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports that a car had gone into the water…
Read MoreMisdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter Charge For Danville Man After Fatal Collision
A Danville man has been charged with misdemeanor vehicle manslaughter following the death of a local woman struck when the driver, identified as Steven Seltzer, 70, allegedly failed to yield to her as she was crossing the street. The collision occurred the evening of Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the intersection of Camino Tassajara and…
Read MoreSan Ramon Man Found Guilty Of Threatening Senator; Weapons Violations
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – A jury in Contra Costa County reached a guilty verdict in seven out of eight counts in the case of a San Ramon man who threatened California State Senator Scott Wiener with gun violence. Erik Triana, 51, was charged by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s…
Read MoreLetter: Signs Of Climate Change, Signs Of Progress. Is It Enough?
Editor; Our recent trial run of extended Death Valley temperatures and life in the New Normal presented by climate change should have been eye opening — but was it? As local heat records fell and Europe and Africa both suffered the effects of long term climate change I look around to see how others were…
Read More4.4 Magnitude Shaker Rolls Through Santa Rosa
A 4.4 Magnitude earthquake rattled Santa Rosa and was felt in the 24/680 at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday. There were no early reports of damage, though Santa Rosa Fire is responding to multiple reports of odors of gas, gas leaks, fire alarms as well as stuck elevators. No reports of any injuries related to the quake…
Read MoreSecond Time No Charm For El Charro 1947 – Walnut Creek Location Announces Closure
We had to remind ourselves when El Charro broke the hearts of hundreds of Mexican food fans and closed its Lafayette location due to financial problems caused by the pandemic. It was late 2020 and, despite the understandable wail of long-time customers denied access to their favorite blue cheese butter, endless chips and Birthday Burritos,…
Read MoreCHP Investigates Reported Freeway Shooting In Orinda Monday
California Highway Patrol officers investigated a reported freeway shooting on eastbound Highway 24 in Orinda Monday night after a driver reported having her driver’s side window shot out by another motorist. The incident was reported at approximately 9:35 p.m. with the driver steering to a location in Lafayette to meet with officers. She was treated…
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