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Joint 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…
Read MoreMaking Their Cases – District Attorney’s Race Highlights Divisions In Approaches
A hotly contested race between two candidates vying for the county’s top prosecutor seat has hardened existing divisions in local law enforcement and illuminated the stark contrast in approaches to some of the toughest problems facing society today. Whether incumbent Diana Becton survives a challenge by former prosecutor and colleague Mary Knox will have to…
Read MorePolice Pursue Suspected Package Thieves Into Canyon Tuesday
Sleepy little Moraga got a little less sleepy again Tuesday after a car occupied by suspected package thieves roared along St. Mary’s Road and on into Canyon before it was abandoned on Pinehurst Road Tuesday. This is very fresh but we believe local police were tracking an Audi with two people aboard suspected of package…
Read MoreSmoky Grass Fire Burns Outside San Ramon Monday
A fire, possible sparked by a downed power line and driven by wind, has scorched approximately 90 acres of grassland near Highland and Camino Tassajara roads in Tassajara Monday. The fire, battled by crews from throughout the 24/680, forced the closure of some roads but caused no apparent injuries as this is written (3:30 p.m.).
Read MoreThese Days, There’s No Such Thing As A Little Fire
Area firefighters have their heads on a swivel these dry days as every fire, no matter how small it may appear, is cause for concern. This utility trailer was parking in the 2600 block of Jones Road and Jones Place in Walnut Creek and was uncomfortably close to some trees and power lines when it…
Read MoreSaturday Night In The 24/680 – Cocktails And Checkpoints
Locals were apparently ready to get their party on Saturday night, filling area bars and restaurants and anxious to howl at the moon a little. A large squad of high schoolers pressed into one local lounge and were apparently having a grand time until they were spotted by an adult teacher who quietly brought the…
Read MoreHealth Officials Share Guidance On Navigating U.S. Infant Formula Shortage
There continues to be a shortage of infant formula nationwide due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in Michigan. The federal government is currently working on strategies to increase production of formula and help families access existing stock. Compared to other states…
Read MoreTwo-Alarm Fire Burning In Concord Friday
Two-alarm grass fire burning across MOTCO property in Concord with crews, dozers etc. accessing from Willow Pass Ct. We were at six acres but we think we’re beyond that now… UPDATE: Forward progress of this fire was stopped at Willow Pass with no damage to structures. Approximately 20 acres scorched but this blaze is contained…
Read MoreUPDATE: County Removes “Potential Illicit Discharge” From Walnut Creek Channel
From the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: May 20, 2022, Walnut Creek, CA – On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) removed the potential illicit discharge within the Walnut Creek Channel that was reported on May 9, 2022. The discharge was located…
Read MoreAnother Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision Reported In Rossmoor Wednesday
Readers in Rossmoor are abuzz over another serious injury auto vs pedestrian collision currently under investigation at Ptarmigan and Tice Creek drives. Investigators are currently at the scene 1:10 p.m. Reports that the victim died as a result of their injuries could not be immediately confirmed – and we do hope that is not the…
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