Pleasant Hill Police Seek Suspected Church Vandal

On Saturday, a vandalism occurred at Grace Bible Church on Cleaveland Road in Pleasant Hill, causing about $1,000 in damage. Police have released a photo of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the case. If you recognize this person, and want to assist with this investigation, police ask that you…

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The Sunday Scrambler

G’morning all, we hope you’re well on a bright Sunday morning. We’ll just say this newfound air of ours is much appreciated and came just in the nick of time, didn’t it? It has been an interesting week in the 24/680 and Beyond and we believe you’re adequately apprised of the National News in what…

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Lafayette Suspends Business Assistance Program Due To Lack Of Federal Funding

From the City of Lafayette: In March 2020, a national emergency and a county shelter-in-place order were declared due to the global spread of COVID-19. Several Lafayette businesses were immediately impacted by the shelter-in-place order and had to cease operations. Other businesses had to severely limit their operations. Local non-profits were also restricted in their…

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Walnut Creek PD Increases Funding For Mental Health Interventions Team

More money will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of a police team called on to deal with people with mental health issues, Walnut Creek Police said Tuesday, in hope of lessening the chance of future use of force scenarios with persons in crisis. Captain Jay Hill told the city council the department would allocate…

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Berkeley PD Concerned By Fireworks, Bonfires On Grizzly Peak Boulevard

From Berkeley PD: Berkeley, California (Tuesday, September 15, 2020) – Over the past few days, there have been concerns about persons igniting fireworks and bonfires along the turnouts of Grizzly Peak Boulevard between Centennial Drive and Claremont Avenue—increasing the danger of fire to our community.  To prevent, deter and stop these reckless behaviors, the University of California…

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I-680 Gets Messy Monday

Flash subscribers got early word of a camper-trailer crash on I-680 today, an unfortunate motorist losing control of his tow and colliding with the center divide near El Pintado. The camper, unfortunately, broke up and spilled across the freeway – causing backups in both directions. Motorists also reported a woman driver allegedly brandishing a pistol…

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More Businesses To Open After Health Order Update

Contra Costa County today aligned its COVID-19 social distancing health order with California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, so the county no longer has different reopening rules for businesses and activities beyond what the state requires or allows. The change, effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, simplifies the plan for reducing the spread of COVID-19…

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