Man Killed Leaping From Freeway To Elude Pursuing Officers In Concord Wednesday

A man pursued by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s deputies ran from the wreckage of his overturned car after crashing on SR242 near westbound SR4 Wednesday, leaping from the freeway overpass and sustaining mortal injuries after landing on Arnold Industrial Drive below. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. as the unidentified occupant of the car…

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Moraga Couple Defrauded By Home Health Aide, Federal Complaint Alleges

Caregiver busted after meth use in client's residence.

OAKLAND – A criminal complaint unsealed Monday in federal court alleges that an Alameda home health aide defrauded an elderly Moraga couple of $360,000 – money she allegedly used for cosmetic surgery, cars, and expensive care packages for her dog. Federal prosecutors charged Heidi Suzanne Miller of Alameda with credit card fraud in the alleged…

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Orinda Family Skirts Wild Brawl With Aplomb Sunday

It’s getting tough out there, Gentle Readers. It doesn’t take much to touch things off these days. The smallest thing. An unwanted peck. A comment on a wattle. One misstep and you’re in the middle of a Suburban Fight Club. The Chew Family of Orinda encountered this melee in their neighborhood today and managed to…

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One Dead In Martinez Crash Sunday

At about 3:04 am Sunday, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a solo vehicle collision on HWY-4 westbound, just east of Pine Street. Upon the arrival of emergency personnel and CHP officers, it was determined that a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by an unidentified male, had left the roadway on the north side of HWY-4…

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Serial Robber Keeps Trying – In San Ramon Valley And Elsewhere, Apparently

Earlier today, Friday, the pictured gentleman attempted to rob two banks in San Ramon, according to police. Investigators say the man is also suspected of attempting robberies at several other banks in the area, including branches in Danville, Dublin, and Mountain View. In most of the cases he appeared to approach businesses or victims on…

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Moragans, Oakley Resident Arrested In Human Trafficking Case Wednesday

From the Moraga Police Department: MORAGA, CA – As a result of complaints received over the past few months regarding possible human trafficking and other illegal activity involving a residence in Moraga, the Moraga Police Department began an investigation into the allegations.   Based upon information developed during the investigation, Moraga Police subsequently obtained a…

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Yours In LipZippetyUppedness

We’re riding high on sleep deprivation and vintage Fleetwood Mac and watching The National Madness slide by while nightcallers ring us up and whisper: “Aren’t you going to say anything?” Those unlucky enough to know us well know we’re loquacious with just a hint of cocksure garrulousness thrown in – traits bestowed since the day…

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A Moment Both Terrible and Beautiful…

A crew from the Fremont Fire Department, specifically the gang from Engine 558, were hard at work at the scene of a – sadly – losing battle at the Glass Fire in Napa County a couple of days ago when they spotted the flag, and took a moment to retrieve it. Firefighters Mike L., Seth…

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