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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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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