Red Tier Impact On School Openings

PLEASANT HILL, Calif., September 29, 2020 – Contra Costa County has moved into the Red (Substantial) Tier under the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which allows schools to consider reopening after two weeks if certain conditions are met.   If Contra Costa County remains in the Red Tier for 14 consecutive days, schools in the county have the option to return to in-person…

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More Businesses See “Red” As COVID Conditions Ease In Contra Costa

Thanks to recent progress being made in the fight against COVID-19 in Contra Costa, indoor restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, massage parlors and places of worship may now open with restrictions in the county. The changes come after the county qualified to move into the less restrictive red tier (“substantial”) of the state’s four-tiered, color-coded reopening system today.…

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Lafayette Officer Injured In Tuesday Morning Pursuit, Crash

A Lafayette police officer and a civilian were taken to a local hospital for observation as a precaution after an early-morning police pursuit and crash at Pleasant Hill and Old Tunnel roads Tuesday. Police spokesman Jimmy Lee said things started at about 7:10 a.m. when an Orinda police officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle at…

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Former Lamorinda Soccer Coach Convicted Of Trying To Meet Minor For Sex

From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – On September 28, 2020, after a three-day trial, a jury in Contra Costa County convicted 29-year-old Martinez resident Alejandro Sanchez for attempting to meet who he thought was an underage girl for sex. The jury found Sanchez guilty of three felonies including arranging to meet…

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You Guys Can Handle The Truth, Right? Right?

Our intern once described what we do as: “Dancing a jig alone, at the end of a giant razor blade, with everyone standing around hoping you’ll slip.” Pretty much. And it can be pretty dang hairy out there all alone, thousands of eyes on you, not all of them friendly, and everyone ready to throw…

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Update: Suspect Arrested Saturday On Suspicion Of Concord Homicide

An update from Concord PD on this morning’s incident on Willow Pass Road: On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 12:20 AM, CPD officers responded to a report of a stabbing on Willow Pass Rd. near Second St. Upon arrival, officers found the female victim deceased. According to witnesses, a verbal argument ensued between the victim…

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DigiBites: Take A Break – Make Some Stroganoff

Hello News24/680.com followers from Chef Charlie’s kitchen in Orinda – I am always ready for the seasons to change from summer to fall. Ready for cooler temps and my homey repertoire that ushers in hearty, comfort foods. I’m sure everyone has their version of this classic. Cream of Mushroom soup was a staple in my home…

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County Passes Resolution Declaring Climate Emergency

(Martinez, CA) – On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Resolution No. 2020/256 that endorses the Declaration of a Climate Emergency in Contra Costa County. The resolution demands accelerated actions on the climate crisis and calls on local and regional partners to join together to address climate change. The resolution states: ”WHEREAS, the COVID-19…

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Investigation Underway After Injured Inmate Dies At Local Hospital

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of inmate Levele Williams which occurred at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at about 9:04 PM. Earlier, on Wednesday, September 23, at about 7:20 PM, Williams was involved…

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