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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Fire Agencies Join County Health Services To Host Public Vaccination Clinics

CONCORD, CALIF., FEB. 9, 2021 – Fire agencies across Contra Costa County are collaborating to host the first of many new appointment-only public vaccination clinics for eligible county residents. The combined, multi-agency effort leverages fire EMS and support personnel, along with law enforcement and other agencies, to make a positive contribution to vaccine distribution across…

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Asleep At The Wheel In Concord Friday: PD Finds Pistol And Powder

Concord police posted this photo of items seized from a car searched in their city Friday, the driver prompting police interest in the vehicle when neighbors called to report he’d fallen asleep at the wheel. Investigating officers spotted an extended magazine upon arrival – and apparently other items – on the front seat after a…

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Veterans’ Voices Show Focuses On Helping Vets In Transition

From County Veterans Services: On Monday, February 8, from 7 pm to 8 pm,Veterans’ Voices will host an honest discussion about the transition from service to civilian life. The show, “CalTAP: Making the Transition,” will feature advice from Veterans who have made the transition and include resources to help take the first step. Guests will include Josh Zebley…

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Contra Costa County Public Works To Remove Trees In Alamo

From County Public Works: February 4, 2021, Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will be performing tree removal operations along Danville Boulevard and Stone Valley Road, in Alamo. Work will begin on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 and last through Friday, February 12, 2021, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00…

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Vaccine Shortages Prompt Public Health Leaders To Urge Prioritization

From County Health Services: For the time being, the scarcity of COVID-19 vaccination doses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area has led health officials in eight jurisdictions to urge all health systems to prioritize shots for patients aged 65 and older because of the virus’ high mortality rate within that group. County health departments and…

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