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The Sunday Speculator
Up with the crows this morning as a murder of the vocal buggers settled on the eave above our laureled heads and proceeded to serenade each other, and us, previously aslumber in our our bed chamber on our one day of sloth. Sunday is a day of relaxation for us, so ordained in some religious…
Read MoreDanville Woman Identified As Victim Of Fiery Highway 24 Crash
Family and friends have identified a 20-year-old Danville woman as the victim of a fiery, single-car crash east of the Saint Stephens Drive on-ramp in Orinda last week. Friends Cassidie Abello died in the crash. A GoFundMe account built to raise money for Abello’s funeral expenses has so far garnered more than $6,000 for those…
Read MoreSuspect In Livermore Shooting Death Apprehended
UPDATE: Police said their suspect, John Inocencio, was located by police in Elk Grove and apprehended there at about 1:45 p.m. ORIGINAL POST: Livermore police investigators said a shooting in the 2700 block of Las Positas Road Wednesday was the end result of a longstanding feud between the suspect and victim. Police say the fatal…
Read MoreFormer Seeno Construction Executive Found Guilty of Embezzlement, Filing False Tax Returns
Martinez, Calif. – This past Friday, a Contra Costa County jury found defendant Edward Miller of Walnut Creek, California guilty as charged of four felonies tied to his criminal schemes to embezzle money from his employer Seeno Construction, Inc. and its affiliated entities. Miller was the former Chief Risk Officer for the Seeno Companies at the…
Read MoreMoraga-Orinda Fire District to Temporarily Close Wildcat Canyon Road – Aug. 12-16
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Contra Costa County Public Works Department will temporarily close Wildcat Canyon Road starting August 12, 2019 through August 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. This road closure between San Pablo Dam Road and Inspiration Point is needed to complete work in accordance with the North Orinda Shaded…
Read MoreOne Dead In Fiery Orinda Crash Thursday
A series of crashes in both directions of Highway 24 Thursday ended in death for an unidentified woman whose car was found crashed and burning westbound just west of the St. Stephens Drive onramp. Police and firefighters were kept busy locating a number of reported crashes in the area at around 8:57 p.m., a caller…
Read MoreGrass Fire Burns In Reliez Valley Neighborhood Thursday
There were a few anxious moments for homeowners Thursday when a stubborn grass fire brewed up between Reliez Valley and Rancho View Drive in Lafayette, prompting road closures and quick action to protect homes in the area but no evacuations or injuries. The blaze was reported out at around 4 p.m. Reported at 3:14 p.m.,…
Read MoreClose Call In Concord Tuesday
Whoa… close call out in Concord tonight, apparently, with readers sending in a photo of a SUV jumping the curb and stopping “just short” of the outdoor patio seating at EJ Phair tonight. Patrons grabbed this photo of the errant BMW, and said it was close but that everyone was okay.
Read MoreDrive-By Pellet Gun Pinger Popped By Concord PD Monday
Ed: We’ve been getting reports of “pellets” or “BBs” or “Airsoft” thingees bouncing off cars and homes recently and it appears at least one alleged perpetrator has been tracked down: At 9:50 pm (Monday), a Concord PD Officer spotted the suspect vehicle driving on Clayton Rd. near Thornwood Dr. and conducted a traffic stop. The…
Read MoreContra Costa County Looking For A Few Good Attorneys
From the Contra Costa County Administrator’s Office: Contra Costa County is looking for a number of attorney candidates to act as contract Mental Health Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by the Superior Court and responsible for limited hearing schedules serving in conjunction with other part-time Hearing Officers. A Mental Health Hearing Officer is responsible…
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