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Person Struck, Seriously Injured By Train In Downtown Martinez Wednesday
Train versus pedestrian incident under investigation in Martinez tonight after a person was struck and seriously injured at the Amtrak station, 601 Marina Vista. The incident was reported at 7:57p.m. and some road access has been restricted as investigators work to determine events.
Read MoreBehavioral Health Services Under Expansion In Contra Costa
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has secured about $98 million in state funding to build three new facilities to better serve county residents in need of mental health and recovery services. The funding comes from California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), a multi-year state initiative to improve behavioral healthcare infrastructure paid…
Read MoreLocal PDs Join Forces For E-Bike Safety Enforcement Day, May 21
Coordinated effort aims to educate riders and reduce e-bike-related incidents On Wednesday, May 21, police departments across the Tri-Valley region will be conducting a coordinated enforcement and education effort focused on electric bike safety. The initiative is designed to reinforce the importance of safe riding, raise awareness about e-bike regulations, and prevent accidents on local…
Read MoreLetters: Saint Mary’s Seeks Approval For Night Games And A New Club House
Editor; On May 14th the Moraga Council will decide if Saint Mary’s (Ed: College) can schedule soccer, rugby and baseball games at night. The school will install lights on three fields and wants approval to use the fields until as late as 11pm. Residents near the campus say that SMC already creates a high level…
Read MoreNew Water Feature In Walnut Creek Monday
Pickup nicked a fireplug near Main and Treat on Monday and hooboy, did that set off a show. Massive water tower attracted curious locals and lit up our Flash system with calls and folks sending in photos. The pickup did a runner and hasn’t been located.
Read MoreSpring Plant Sale, May 24
Date/Time Date(s) – 05/24/2025 12:00 am Location The Gardens at Heather Farm Categories Fundraiser Join us for our Spring Plant Sales! You’ll find a fantastic selection of ornamental plants, including California natives, pollinator-friendly favorites, vibrant perennials, and drought-tolerant choices. We’ll also have a variety of veggies and herbs to kick-start your edible garden. Whether you’re…
Read MoreBike Party No Party For Much Of Lamorinda Friday
A change-up in routes taken by a large group of bicyclists through Lamorinda Friday raised concerns of a crash ultimately realized by participants – along with the blood pressure of traffic-weary commuters caught behind the colorful mass of partying bikers. The rolling Bike Party – an organized, regularly scheduled but impromptu meet-up of cyclists hoping…
Read MoreTwo Stabbed In Concord After Apparent Dispute Over Gang Graffiti Tuesday
Two people were stabbed multiple times after an apparent dispute about spray painted gang graffiti touched off a fight between four people in the area of Willow Pass Road and the Highway 242 overpass. The two victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of multiple wounds shortly after calls for help began to come…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Walgreens Robbed Monday
Two men approached a cashier at the Walgreens store, 2995 Ygnacio Valley Road, produced a note saying they were armed and demanded cash from the register – which they apparently were handed. The two masked black male suspects gathered up a small amount of money and apparently some candy and walked out of the business.…
Read MoreDrift Smoke From Benicia Refinery Fire/Martinez Flaring Event Raising Eyebrows Monday
Black drift smoke from an apparent fire at the Benicia Valero refinery and an apparent release from the Martinez Refining Company had fire and air quality officials scrambling early Monday morning while residents fretted about the source of the smoke and any potential impacts. Contra Costa Health has dispatched a HazMat team to Martinez to…
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