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Two Men Killed – One From Walnut Creek, One From Dublin – In Fiery Dublin Crash Thursday
Two local men died in a fiery crash on Fallon Road in Dublin early Thursday when their Mazda Miata suddenly veered off the roadway and onto the center median – where it impacted with a light pole at 1:45 a.m. Officers arriving on the scene found the wreckage of the car on the median, engulfed…
Read MoreSwiping Left, Swiping Right Can Get Your Stuff Swiped, All Night; Male Carjacker Posed As Woman On Dating Aps
From the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office: Martinez, Calif. – Earlier this week, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged Hakeem Doeparker of Antioch, California with multiple felonies including a series of carjackings, attempted extortion, second degree robbery and criminal threats. The criminal complaint filed against Doeparker also alleges multiple enhancements for the defendant’s…
Read MoreThe Faces Behind That 24/680 “Mystery Accident”
Veteran readers know we covered – and were concerned about – Saturday’s crash on our namesake 24/680 in which three men attempting to repair a flat tire on a truck on the side of the freeway were hit and seriously injured. Initially stymied in our effort to gather additional details, we find that a Go…
Read MorePersonal Fireworks Banned In Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff would like to remind all county residents about the use of fireworks during the 4th of July holiday. Contra Costa County is a ‘fireworks-free zone’; the sale, possession or use of fireworks of all types and sizes (including Safe & Sane fireworks) are banned in the county…
Read MoreEarly Morning, Wrong-Way Crash Closes Westbound Highway 24 In Orinda Sunday; 2 Dead, 5 Injured
Two people were killed and five others injured – some critically – in a crash on westbound Highway 24 at Wilder early Sunday with the California Highway Patrol eventually closing down the freeway to facilitate rescue efforts. Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District firefighters worked to free four people from the wreckage of a multi-car crash. An…
Read MoreMajor Injury Accident Closing Lanes At 24/680 Interchange; Victims Hit While Changing A Tire
Several people changing a flat tire alongside southbound Interstate 680 to westbound Highway 24 were apparently struck and critically injured by a passing vehicle Saturday. The crash was reported at approximately 5:36 p.m. with callers reporting they the victims were alongside the highway but out of the flow of traffic when they were struck. No…
Read MoreWildland Training Burn In Moraga Saturday – No Need To Dial Up 911! Or Us!
Firefighters from several agencies will conduct live-fire training June 29th between 9am and 5pm at Painted Rock. Area residents may see and smell smoke. This is NOT a wildland fire. Please do NOT call 911! First local to call about smoke over MoTown is going to get hit with a soggy biscotti!
Read MoreDigiBites: Time For Pizza – A Real Pizza!
Buorgiorno, NEWS24/680 Neighbors! During our recent Italian tours of Tuscany, Sicily and Puglia, we enjoyed making and eating great Italian-style pizza! Noted for its thin crust and limited toppings, my favorite is the Margherita – sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan, olive oil – period! This recipe offers a quick version using prepared pizza dough and a…
Read MoreCyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car On Mt. Diablo Scenic Ride Wednesday
A cyclist on an afternoon ride on Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard near Diablo Ranch Drive suffered serious injuries and later died after he was struck head-on by a Chevy SUV. California Highway Patrol investigators said the accident occurred at around 4:30 p.m., at the time this site started issuing news alerts of a crash in…
Read MoreOrinda PD, Adjacent Agencies Search For Suspect After Second Burglary Attempt Wednesday
Orinda police are searching for a second suspect who allegedly attempted to burglarize a home on Tahos Road this afternoon. Residents have noted the presence of an East Bay Regional Park District police helicopter overhead as well as several officers searching the area on foot. Canine teams have also been called on to assist with…
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