SWAT Standoff Unfolding In Richmond Sunday

Richmond police and a special weapons team have surrounded a home in the 200 block of S. 5th Street in Richmond Sunday in a so-called “surround and callout” scenario. Neighboring residences have been evacuated. Police later said the incident had stemmed from an earlier assault and had been resolved. No further information was given.

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Light Rain Leaves Roadways Slick In The 24/680 Saturday

Expected rainfall was welcomed by local gardeners but perhaps cursed by some local drivers Saturday, one local driver capturing the moments after a spinout on the Camino Pablo onramp to westbound Highway 24 this a.m. The incident, one of several reported so far this morning, followed another, fatal crash on southbound I680 at Stone Valley…

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One Dead In I680 Crash At Stone Valley

Most southbound lanes of I680 south of the Stone Valley Road exit have been reopened at this hour (8:20 a.m.) after a multi-car crash claimed the life of a motorist shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday. The CHP’s Contra Costa District spokesman said the crash occurred this morning at about 5:59 a.m., with officers advised of…

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Pursuit, Crash, Arrest Near Black Bear Diner In Danville Friday

A second police pursuit in as many days ended with a crash and a 53-year-old Concord man detained near the Black Bear Diner in town Friday, officers using a Taser to make the arrest. Police Chief Allan Shields said the incident began around 11:23 a.m. when police received calls from concerned residents about a reckless driver…

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Contra Costa County Confirms First Local Case Of Novel Coronavirus

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has confirmed the first positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, involving a resident of the county. The person tested positive Tuesday afternoon. County Director of Public Health Dan Peddycord and public health division medical director Ori Tzvieli said the patient is an adult male with underlying health issues. Officials…

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