Walnut Creek Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Tuesday Shooting

Police responding to a report of gunfire in the area of Walker and Sierra in Walnut Creek Tuesday ultimately engaged in a lengthy air and ground search for a suspect that stretched into Wednesday morning. UPDATE: WCPD posted the following to their social media site late Wednesday: Walnut Creek Police Arrest Attempted Homicide Suspect On…

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Citizens Group Sues Town Of Moraga Over Fire Evacuation Concerns

From “Safe Moraga:” Moraga, California — February 14, 2025 — Today, SAFE Moraga, a nonprofit organization formed by Moraga residents, filed suit in Contra Costa County Superior Court against the Town of Moraga, a semi-rural East Bay Hills community situated many miles away from local highways and within or near a Very High Fire Hazard…

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“Red Bull Gives You Wings…”

That’s the slogan, anyway. The extra boost the energy drink is supposed to give you didn’t come through for this chap (the one in the handcuffs) and Walnut Creek PD was left toting a case of the stuff back to the squad car after things ended badly for the suspect at Walnut Creek BART. Our…

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McDonough’s “Hydrant Shear” Wins First Place Honors – NPPA West

Veteran News24/680 Readers may recognize the efforts of accomplished news photographer Sean McDonough – whose work frequently appears on our digital pages. We happen to think a lot of Sean, and not just because he brings cool kitchen creations to staff meetings, but because he’s a heck of a “street man” and they just don’t…

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Bay Area Air District Issues Trio Of Violation Notices For Martinez Refinery Fire

Statement from the Bay Area Air District and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office regarding the Martinez Refining Company: The Bay Area Air District and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office understand the community’s concerns following the February 1, 2025, fire at the Martinez Refining Company. The Air District has been evaluating the…

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Biz Buzz: Newfound Foodscapes – Growing Resilience, One Garden At A Time

Business Name: Newfound Foodscapes Type of Business: Edible Landscape Design / Permaculture Design / Urban Farming Years in Business: 3 Address: Alameda, CA/ For consultation or coaching session, visit Newfoundfoodscapes.com. Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Daily Web: Newfound Foodscapes Business Notes: In the Bay Area, the husband-and-wife team behind Newfound Foodscapes is growing a more resilient…

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“Lucky” Winds Save Refinery Neighbors From Toxic Cloud, County Health Says

From Contra Costa Health: Refinery Discloses Toxic Chemicals Released During Recent Fire The Martinez Refining Company (MRC), owned by PBF Energy, has told local health officials that chemicals and combustion byproducts from a recent fire at the refinery included chemicals that can cause cancer, as well as heart and lung disease. Dr. Ori Tzvieli, the…

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