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Election 2020: How’s Democracy Working For You So Far?
As citizens we have a keen interest in how our co-Americans are responding to our current election and, as far as we can tell so far, people are stoked. It’s California, after all. County elections officials report that an estimated 100,000 ballots have been returned to their offices for tally so far – a benchmark…
Read MorePortion Of Danville May Go Dark Wednesday
From the Town of Danville: Dry conditions and high winds have increased the chances of a potential wildfire situation, prompting PG&E to institute a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that will affect an estimated 1,850 Danville homes. The PSPS event is set to begin between 6;00 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 14, 2020 with residents affected…
Read MoreDigiBites: Ooh, Peachy Keen! Time For Cobbler, Crisp, And Crumble!
Hello again News 24/680.com readers:Yesterday, we had a reader request a Peach Cobbler recipe. Fresh, late-season peaches were ripening at home and needed to be used soon. So, 12 hours later, I tested 3 recipes: (1) Cobbler (2) Crisp and (3) Crumble. The filling is the same for all three desserts. The toppings are all a…
Read MoreBaseball Hall Of Famer/Danville Resident Joe Morgan Dead At 77
Standout second baseman and two-time MVP player Joe Morgan died at his Danville home on Sunday, his family confirmed to the Associated Press. Morgan was 77. The Bay Area native and mainstay of the Cincinnati Reds’ championship teams of the 1970s went on to a career as a sportscaster following his career in baseball. He…
Read MoreGrass Fire Burns In Moraga Sunday
An estimated 30+ acres of grassland burned in the area of Irvine Drive in Moraga Sunday with firefighters committing both aerial and ground assets in an effort to stamp out the blaze. Fire district personnel reported the blaze appeared to have started when a resident in the area attempted to clear weeds from their property.…
Read MoreOne Dead In Highway 4 Crash In Martinez Saturday
A 26-year-old Richmond woman was ejected and died in a crash on eastbound Highway 4 at the McEwen Road on-ramp in Martinez Saturday. The California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa Division, said in a post that the crash occurred at about 3:02 p.m. when a 2014 Nissan Maxima left the roadway on the south side of…
Read MorePolitical Rallies/Protests Take To Lamorinda Overpasses Friday
Two groups took to highly visible locations in Lamorinda Friday to make their political beliefs known, one coming out to express support for the Biden/Harris presidential ticket on the St. Stephens overpass in Orinda while a group opposed to the current president and racism took position a little further east on the El Curtola Bridge…
Read MoreMan 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…
Read MoreAllegation Of Public Corruption In Moraga Proves Unfounded, DA Says – Who Is Behind It?
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Recently, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office became aware of a website allegedly run by “Citizens for a Fair East Bay” with false and misleading information regarding town officials in the Town of Moraga and our Office’s involvement with these officials. (Editor’s Note: In…
Read MoreMoraga Couple Defrauded By Home Health Aide, Federal Complaint Alleges
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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