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“Flash Photos:” Crash In Walnut Creek Friday
We Flashed word of a crash at S. Main and Newell in Walnut Creek Friday night and, as usual, we started getting reports from neighbors in the area who supplied us with information or, in this case, photos. Our thanks to Sean, who forwarded his photos from the scene. One person was injured and had…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Rolex Robbery Rattles Residents Thursday
A local couple was surprised by a group of armed robbers in downtown Walnut Creek Thursday, surrendering a Rolex watch, wallet and other items when the thieves confronted them on Locust Street at approximately 3:37 p.m. The three suspects, described only as three black males, were observed leaving the area in a grey sedan –…
Read MoreLetters: “A Word About Uvalde…”
Editor; I write fully aware the recent horror in a small Texas town is outside your coverage area but I will broaden my comments to hopefully make them relevant. Comments focusing on how the police response failed in Uvalde are off the mark IMHO because they distract from the real issues behind mass shootings: our…
Read MoreFatal Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision In Danville Thursday
A 32-year-old woman walking in the area of Camino Tassajara and Wood Ranch Road was struck and killed by a car at approximately 8:06 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The victim was identified by Contra Costa County coroner’s deputies as Joyce Huang of Danville. Investigators remained at the scene of the collision for several hours,…
Read MoreSuspect In Alexis Gabe Disappearance Killed During Arrest Attempt In Washington State
The ex-boyfriend of Alexis Gabe, Marshall Curtis Jones, was killed yesterday (June 1, 2022) by members of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force as they attempted to arrest him in Washington. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after allegedly charging at officers with a knife. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed a…
Read MoreIn-Person Voting Still Available On Or Before Election Day
From the Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials: While all active registered voters throughout California receive Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots, voters still have the option of voting in person on or before Election Day. Your County Elections Office is open for in-person voting beginning 29 days before the election and voters can cast their…
Read MoreLetters: We’re Trying To Conserve Water… Are You?
Editor; I’m hopeful my fellow Contra Costans are aware of the fact that we are rapidly approaching a critical water shortage and that if we do not succeed in this statewide water restrictions may be needed. We are showering less, running our dish and clothes washers less, flushing less frequently and hoping our neighbors are…
Read MoreConcord Man Arrested After Gunfire In Downtown Danville Sunday
A 20-year-old Concord man was arrested after allegedly firing several shots during an altercation in downtown Danville early Sunday morning. Police responded to the area of Hartz Avenue and Diablo after receiving reports of a man firing a gun outside bars in the area shortly after 1 a.m. Readers contacting this site reported hearing gunshots…
Read MoreAutomotive Assault On Lafayette Power Pole Darkens Big Chunk Of Lamorinda
Another craven assault on an unsuspecting power pole in Lafayette knocked out power to a healthy chunk of Lamorinda Friday. Thankfully, no humans were injured but that pole – at Crest and Middle roads – was definitely the worse for wear. The crash was reported at 2:25 p.m. and PGE crews arrived in the area…
Read MoreJoint Traffic Enforcement Planned For East County
From Antioch PD: The Antioch Police Department in partnership with the Brentwood Police Department, Pittsburg Police Department, Oakley Police Department, and California Highway Patrol will conduct a joint traffic enforcement detail May 27 to May 29, 2022. The joint operation will focus on reckless driving and sideshow activity in the East County and conduct vehicle…
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