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Fire Damages Martinez Home Thursday Morning
After a nervous night on the lookout for signs of active fire in the 24/680, local firefighters responded to a home on Santa Fe Avenue in Martinez early Thursday after fire was reported in the attic of the residence at 6:41 a.m. Occupants of the residence evacuated safely as calls for assistance began to come…
Read MoreCalifornia High School Student Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexually Assaulting Other Students
Following weeks of speculation about an ongoing sexual assault investigation at California High School, San Ramon Valley school district officials confirmed that a student was arrested last month and jailed on suspicion of sexually assaulting three other students. District officials said they contacted the San Ramon Police Department as soon as they learned of the…
Read MoreBait Bike Bagging Bad Guys In Danville
Recently, Danville PD put out a ‘bait bike,’ a two-wheeler equipped with a gps tracking device, near the intersection of Hartz and Railroad Avenues. To virtually no one’s surprise given the number of bike thefts in the 24/680, police didn’t have to wait long before a suspect cut off the lock, and tried to steal…
Read MoreMoraga Plays “The Guessing Game” When It Comes To Its Frauds, Fires
Moraga has always liked playing games. Some lesser-known examples of sport have flourished within our boundaries, everything from Disc Golf to Hacky Sack competitions, but the latest game to arrive in MoTown is “The Guessing Game.” If you live here, or even if you do not, you may know that two of this little burg’s…
Read MoreResults Of Air Samples Near Crockett Tank Fire Released
Air samples collected during the Oct. 15 NuStar Energy tank fire in Crockett did not show unusually high levels of toxic substances. Local smoke impacts were minimized due to the extreme heat of the fire and weather conditions, said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County’s health officer. “The release of smoke into residential neighborhoods is…
Read MoreThings That Go Flash And Bang In The Night; Martinez PD Wakes Some People Up Friday – Arrests Made
It appears Martinez police, working with as-yet unnamed federal agencies, served a search warrant early this morning in the 2300 block of Wayne Street in their city. At this stage we don’t know the nature of their investigation but it appears diversionary “flashbang” devices were utilized. “So, if you were awakened by loud bangs,” MPD…
Read MoreSuspected Child Molester Found Hanging In His Jail Cell Wednesday
At approximately 1:40 p.m. today, a sheriff’s deputy was conducting room checks at the West County Detention Facility (WCDF) in Richmond. While approaching a room, he noticed an inmate hanging from his bunk by a bedsheet. The deputy, as well as medical staff at the jail, immediately began lifesaving measures but the inmate was later…
Read MorePreviously “Unreported” Burglaries In Blackhawk, Danville Have Been Reported Here – Regularly – Since 2016
A local newspaper’s detailing of a string of residential burglaries in the Blackhawk/Danville community was cited as the “previously unreported” work of a brazen crew of thieves who sometimes borrowed golf carts to haul away their loot. But the string of burglaries, the most recent of which may have occurred just last week, have been…
Read MoreTwo-Alarm Fire Burning At NuStar Refinery Facility In Crockett Tuesday
The combustible contents of several storage tanks at the NuStar Energy facility in Crockett caught fire Tuesday, crumbling at least one of the tanks and threatening others. Nearby Interstate 80 was closed as people pulled to the side of the road to film the dramatic explosion and resultant fire. First responders reminded those in the…
Read MoreDigiBites: After A Week Demanding Comfort Food – Here’s One From Mum
My mom passed away nearly 23 years ago, just as I was starting my culinary career. She saw me graduate from culinary school and observed the beginnings of my fledgling business. I know she would be happy with what I have created. I often kid publicly that my mom wasn’t the greatest cook – she…
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