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Suburban Wonders, Cont’d: Case Of The Wandering Emu
Part of the charm of living in a “Semi-Rural” area are the “Semi-Strange” critter stories that pop up from time to time, everything from wandering bovines to wily coyotes to lazing llamas – live here long enough, you’ll see some interesting things. But the Go-To people for errant animal calls or ill-tempered pitties are, of…
Read MoreMystery Gunfire Awakens A Quiet Lafayette Neighborhood Friday
Neighborhood surveillance video captured one of an estimated three volleys of shots fired in a normally sleepy part of Lafayette early Friday morning. The gunfire woke neighbors, naturally, and drew police – who were apparently unable to pinpoint the source of the gunfire. There were no reports of injuries. The shots, fired at regular intervals,…
Read MoreDanville Businesses Hurt During Pandemic Get Financial Support From Town
From the Town of Danville: Businesses in Danville hurt by the coronavirus pandemic will be getting some additional relief from the Town Council in the form of a new reimbursable grant program. At the November 4, 2020 Danville Town Council meeting, the Council voted to appropriate $250,000 for the development of a grant program to…
Read MoreLocal Elections 2020 – Some Familiar Names, Some New
Contra Costans turned out to elect their civic leaders Tuesday, some old names surfacing as frontrunners in what county elections officials designated “semi-official election night final” counts along with a mix of newcomers. In the County Seat, veteran Martinez City Councilman Mark Ross was ahead of challenger Danial Leahy in his bid to retain a…
Read MoreCounty Health Reacts To Increase In COVID Cases, Hospitalizations
With data from the past week showing a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Contra Costa County, health officials are taking steps to protect the community with modest changes to local health orders. Contra Costa entered the orange tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on Oct. 27, triggering an expansion of…
Read MoreOakland Man Arrested After Allegedly Pulling A Gun At Orinda BART Tuesday
An Oakland man was arrested after allegedly pulling a weapon on a patron and taking his backpack at Orinda BART Tuesday. The 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody by Orinda and BART police just outside the station at about 12:05 p.m. The patrol reportedly told a train operator that a man and drawn a weapon…
Read MoreElection Day 2020
Let’s see what happens. The people are about to have their say.
Read MoreThe Sunday Salmagundi
Halloween After-Action Report: Virtually kid-less, how’d you guys do? Are they all being kept out of sight somewhere? And now we’ve got all these Kit-Kat bars sitting around – half off. Things picked up, Kid Wise, later in the evening as groups of teens gathered at various locations around the 24/680 and partied their All…
Read MoreMarathon Rescue Effort After Crash In San Ramon Thursday
Crews of firefighters using specialized equipment worked for more than two hours to free a driver trapped in the wreckage of their car after a grinding crash on Dougherty Road Thursday night. The crash was first reported at 6:45 p.m., with neighbors reporting the sound of an impact in the area. Passersby stopping to investigate…
Read MoreInevitable Tax Bills Late – But Still Coming!
This year’s Secured tax bills were mailed later than usual due to a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the first installment is due November 1, taxpayers have until December 10 to pay without penalty. To follow the Social Distancing Health Order, the Tax Collector’s Office is limited to appointments only. To save time and avoid…
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