Con Fire Introduces Firewise USA® Program Across District

Concord, Calif., February 23, 2021 — Con Fire today announced implementation of the Firewise USA® program in communities across the District. Firewise is a national program helping neighbors work together with their local fire jurisdiction to protect their communities from wildfire danger. In the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, this program is administered by…

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Suspect Arrested On Suspicion Of Homicide, Drive-by Shootings In Antioch

From the Office of the Sheriff: On Saturday, February 20, 2021, at about 8:51 PM, Antioch police officers, AMR medics and CON Fire personnel were shot at by a subject in a drive-by shooting. Two were hit and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene and was pursued by numerous law enforcement agencies. The…

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FBI Agent Latest Victim Of Lafayette Car Burglars

It’s no secret that Lafayette – like most other Bay Area cities these days – has been particularly hard hit by car burglars prowling area parking lots looking for loot while car owners dine. An unidentified Federal Bureau of Investigation agent learned this the hard way Saturday while parked outside the American Kitchen restaurant on…

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County Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Essential Workers

From County Health Services: Teachers, grocery workers and other frontline essential workers who live in Contra Costa County can now sign up to receive safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to them. Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today updated its eligibility policy for COVID-19 vaccine to extend vaccination eligibility to residents who work in…

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DNA Tests Confirm Rogue Coyote Responsible For Four Attacks In Lamorinda

The coyote responsible for an attack on a Moraga toddler held in her mother’s arms Tuesday is the same animal responsible for three other high-profile biting incidents in Lamorinda in recent weeks, sources confirmed to News24/680 Wednesday. DNA testing of the 3-year-old victim’s clothing matched samples taken from other, previous victims, sources said. State wildlife…

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Toddler Injured By Coyote In Moraga Tuesday

State Wildlife officials are being notified of another incident involving a coyote Tuesday morning – this time in Moraga. Information released by Moraga police confirmed reports that a parent carrying her 3-year-old child while pushing another infant child in a stroller near the intersection of Calle la Montana and Campolindo Drive at about 8:30 a.m.…

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It’s “Fill ‘Er Up” For New Costco Gas Station In San Ramon

Supporters of a planned 32-pump gas station built on the site of the Office Depot location at 3111 Fostoria Way got their wish Thursday when San Ramon’s City Council gave their unanimous approval of the project. Just across the street – and city lines – from the Danville Costco location it is intended to support,…

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Fatal Crash On SR-4 In Martinez Thursday Night

Motorists on westbound SR-4 notified officials of a serious injury accident at the Alhambra Avenue off ramp shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday. Officers determined that a 2007 black Toyota Camry had been driven off the roadway and collided into heavy brush and trees at the off ramp. An adult female passenger was ejected from the…

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Seven Arson Arrests Mark Busy Start To New Year In Contra Costa County

CONCORD, CALIF., FEB. 10, 2021 – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) today announced the arrests of seven arson suspects, in eight separate cases in just over 30 days in January and early February. Details for each arrest follow:On Jan. 6, security officers at the County East Mall on Somersville Road in Antioch witnessed…

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