Out-Of-State Driver Leads Walnut Creek PD On Brief Chase Monday

An apparently out of state driver briefly eluded Walnut Creek police before crashing Monday.

A driver sporting Oregon license plates caught the attention of a passing Walnut Creek police officer Monday and then allegedly sped away when he attempted to pull her over for a traffic infraction, leading to a short chase and ultimately a crash on Atri Court. The driver allegedly sped through at least one traffic light…

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Man Beaten, Robbed In Downtown Walnut Creek Friday

Photo from scene of Walnut Creek robbery, Locust and Bonanza streets.

Scene in the area of Locust and Bonanza in Walnut Creek after a man was reportedly beaten and robbed. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries, but may have suffered blows to the head. Police and emergency personnel responded to the area just before 10 p.m. Investigators appeared to be…

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Supportive Housing Project Funded In Lafayette

A plan to build permanent supportive housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receives $19.5million from the California Department of Housing and Community Lafayette, Calif: The vision to build 48 permanent supportive housing units in downtown Lafayette for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is one step closer to becoming a reality after…

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Three Charged In San Ramon Jewelry Robbery

From the Office of the District Attorney:  Martinez, California –  Three Bay Area men are facing serious felony charges after orchestrating a brazen armed robbery at a San Ramon jewelry store, stealing more than one million dollars in merchandise. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced charges today against Michael Lamont Ray, Jr., 31, and…

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VIDEO: Robbery Crew Shoot Their Way Out Of San Ramon Jewelry Store Monday

Video from Monday’s bold blitz-style robbery at Heller Jewelry in San Ramon, Calif. Approximately 20 thieves, dressed as you see and wielding hammers, positioned stolen cars near the store before running inside and smashing their way into display counters, stuffing merchandise in bags and sacks before attempting to exit the store. The group found their…

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Walnut Creek Man Charged In Double Murder

Martinez, California – A 43-year-old Walnut Creek resident was charged by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office in a double murder. Howard Wang will be arraigned at 1:30 pm on September 23rd in Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez for the murder of his wife Linlin Guo, and mother-in-law, Beimin Cheng. The murders occurred on…

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Caltrans Worker Killed In Martinez Construction Zone Wednesday

A Caltrans worker struck by a truck hauling asphalt in a construction closure on Highway 4 in Martinez Wednesday died later of injuries sustained in the collision. The worker was identified as Mahdi Khorram, 39, a Caltrans construction inspector, husband, and father a 3-year-old child. Khorram was struck at about 10:35 p.m. Wednesday at the…

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