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Concord Domestic Dispute Ends In Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting Tuesday
A violent argument among family members reportedly escalated when a son attacked and stabbed his father before responding police officers arrived, opening fire on the attacker and killing him. The incident was reported at approximately 1:34 a.m. at a home in the 1900 block of Natoma Drive in Concord, a man in his 50s assaulting…
Read MoreCitizens 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreMcDonough’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…
Read MoreYouthful Crew Attempts Theft At Walnut Creek Macy’s Friday – Comes Up Short
Bit of a scene at Nordstrom and at the Macy’s store in Walnut Creek tonight after a young crew attempted some thievery… allegedly striking a Macy’s employee on the way out of the store. The group, numbering about 5, didn’t get far, brought up short outside the Nordstrom location at Broadway Plaza. And they weren’t…
Read MoreBay 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…
Read MoreWednesday Arrives In The 24/680
Rain on the way, we’re told. We’ll see…
Read MoreBiz 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreHi And G’Morning News24/680 Newbies!
Bunch of new folks and even an old gal pal joining us in recent days so to you all we say: “Welcome,” “Bienvenido” and “Bienvenue!” Sharing some old memories with Old Friends and ready to make some new ones with New Ones as we push out into the year and stir up a little dust.…
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