Appointments Required At Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites

Due to a sharp increase in demand this week, appointments are now required at Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) community COVID-19 testing locations in Richmond and San Ramon. CCHS previously offered testing to those without appointments as capacity permitted. Until further notice, appointments will be required for tests  at the clinics, at 25thSt. and Nevin Ave.…

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Big Rig Crash Closes Pleasant Hill Road In Lafayette Early Thursday

The driver of a semi truck walked away from a messy crash off Highway 24 onto Pleasant Hill Road early Thursday, police closing the roadway to facilitate cleanup of spilled automotive fuels. The crash was reported shortly after 3 a.m. with the truck driver reportedly telling authorities that he had been rear-ended by another vehicle…

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Letters: Palace Coup at Moraga Town Council

Editor; Vice Mayor Steve Woehleke Denied as Next Moraga Mayor, Defying Tradition and Excellent Performance In a 3-2 vote the Moraga Town Council defied a 47 year old tradition and denied Steve Woehleke as the next Mayor. This tradition was rarely violated in 47 years and has served the Town well avoiding conflict. Renata Sos,…

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Walnut Creek Sideshow Takeover A Family Affair, Police Say

A release issued by Walnut Creek police following the raucous takeover of a downtown intersection early Saturday morning detailed the police response to the incident – which they say included the issuance of citations and the impoundment of one car in which officers allegedly found an unlicensed male juvenile at the wheel, his mother riding…

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Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 Detected In Contra Costa County

Genomic sequencing of positive COVID-19 test results from Contra Costa County has identified three cases with the omicron variant of the virus. The results confirm the presence of the highly contagious variant in the county and underscore the need for residents to consider healthy choices this holiday season to protect themselves and their loved ones…

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Gone… But Never Forgotten

Brian Keith Smith b. 1957 – d. December 18, 2021 Brian was a friend to many. He loved with his whole heart and leaves behind his 2 daughters Sabrina Smith and Natalie Pruis, grandchildren Dries W., Cody Alayna, Annalyse and Silas Pruis, son-in-law Dries Pruis, and the mother of his children Theresa Coppa. A Holy…

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Local Police Impound Cars, Cite Drivers In Effort To Curb Sideshow Activity

Area police adopted a more aggressive posture against street racers who have taken over neighborhood and city streets in recent nights, impounding cars and arresting or citing drivers. Exact numbers remain hard to come by, with apparent enforcement efforts taking place in Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek – cities hit hard by the effects…

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Lafayette Community Group Purchases Park Theater; Partners With CinemaSF

A campaign to purchase, remodel and re-launch Lafayette’s small but streamlined Park Theater as a re-visioned model of suburban re-use took a significant step forward this weekend with the announcement that the deco-ish cinema has been purchased by a community trust. Close of escrow was celebrated by the community-based Park Theater Trust (TPTT) with the…

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Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters To Protect Against Omicron Variant

Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Widely available via appointment or drop-in sites, boosters maintain the power of vaccines to strongly protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone should…

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