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Hate Crimes Rare In Contra Costa County Despite Statewide Trending
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. — In Contra Costa County, hate crime incidents are relatively low compared to the most recent data from the Attorney General — which shows hate crimes increasing in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta released the report “2021 Hate Crime in California” on Tuesday. The report shows…
Read MoreLetters: Did That Really Just Happen?
Dear Editor; Today I watched a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former National Security Advisor plead the 5th when asked if he supported the peaceful transfer of presidential power. For a second I thought I was watching an episode of Homeland. Sincerely, David Cooke/ Concord
Read MoreAnother High-Speed Pursuit Through Orinda Tuesday
Orinda police are behind a red SUV fleeing from the downtown area at high speed, outbound on San Pablo Dam Road and apparently headed to El Sobrante. Witnesses said the vehicle had two men aboard with no further description possible. The pursuit was initiated at approximately 2:20 p.m. with the vehicle last reported on San…
Read MorePleasanton PD Seeks Witnesses To Attempted Auto Theft That Ended In Gunfire Tuesday
From the Pleasanton Police Department: Pleasanton Police Department is currently investigating an attempted auto theft that resulted in gunfire and asks anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this incident to call (925) 931-5100. On June 28, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the Pleasanton Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots in the…
Read MoreIt’s Official – Final Numbers Are In From June 7 Primary
From the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office: Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar Debi Cooper certified the results of the June 7, 2022 Primary Election today. “Our elections team has been preparing for and administering elections nonstop since early 2021. We’ve conducted several special elections that overlapped with preparations for the primary election,” Cooper said. “I am proud of…
Read MoreBiz Buzz: AWG Private Chefs Earn “Best East Bay Caterer” Honors For Second Year
Business Name: AWG Private Chefs Type of Business: Private Chefs & Catering Years in Business: 21 Address: 1839 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Ste 250, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Hours: 24/7 Web: AWG Private Chefs Business Notes: AWG Private Chefs, a Walnut Creek based family owned & operated private dining experience & catering company has just been named Diablo…
Read MoreCrockett-Martinez Folks, Businesses Without Power – Again. Wondering Why…
Along with all those other shortfalls and shortages we’re being asked to contend with this summer is one very important one – electricity – and residents living along the water in northernmost Contra Costa are feeling especially put upon. “Three times in the past week for at least 4 hours each,” one wrote Sunday morning.…
Read MoreFire Claims One Home, Damages Another In Alamo Saturday
A fire believed to have started at or near a home in the 100 block of Alamo Ranch Road gutted one residence and damaged another when flames spread into adjacent grass land and took off, ultimately singeing more than 4 acres of adjacent grass land. Dozens of firefighters were directed in to fight the fast-moving…
Read MorePursuit Ends In Fatal Orinda Crash, Power Out To Thousands
A white Honda, fleeing from a Moraga police officer on Moraga Way headed toward Orinda, crashed at Glorietta Boulevard and Moraga Way shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday – killing the driver and injuring an unidentified male passenger. The driver was subsequently identified as Naya Jackson, 29, of Oakland. It was not immediately known why police…
Read MoreProtestors Turn Out In Walnut Creek Friday
Protest Underway in WalnutCreek tonight as a small but growing group of protestors turned out at Civic Park to make their feelings known… at least 300 people turned out to take part.
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