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Martinez PD Confirms Report Of Oct. 25 Carjacking Incident
Police in Martinez released details of a much-talked-about incident at the Amtrak station in their city on Oct. 25. In a release, police said their officers responded to the station at 6:44 a.m. that day after receiving a report that a woman, later identified as Christina Starnes, was causing a disturbance on the platform and…
Read MoreOne Rescued After Fiery Crash On Southbound I680 In Walnut Creek Sunday
One person was pulled from the wreckage of his car after a 2-car crash on southbound I680 north of the N. Main exit brought down a light pole and sparked an adjacent vegetation fire in Walnut Creek Sunday evening. The unidentified motorist was extricated and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of possible burn…
Read MoreFatal Crash Closes Northbound I680 In Walnut Creek Friday
A motorist was killed and northbound I680 closed at Rudgear Road following a multi-vehicle crash on the freeway at 6 a.m. Friday. Initial reports indicated that one vehicle had overturned with as many as four occupants trapped inside, passersby stopping and attempting to help as additional cars drove through debris and crashed at the site.…
Read MoreScreenShots: “The Best Years Of Our Lives”
In need of some good old fashioned American values from an age when the country was filmed in black and white we dialed up an old favorite recently and strapped in for the heart chunking yarn and score served up in William Wyler’s ode to country, service, honor – The Best Years of Our Lives.…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Killed In Pleasant Hill Crash Wednesday
An 18-year-old Pleasant Hill man died when his motorcycle struck a car at Contra Costa Boulevard and Dexter Drive in Pleasant Hill Wednesday night. The motorcyclist was taken to John Muir Hospital with serious injuries after the crash was reported at 6:40pm and died later in the evening. Investigation determined that the motorcyclist was traveling…
Read MoreFelony Kidnap/Battery Charges Brought Against SRVUSD Student After Assault On School Official
A 16-year-old San Ramon Valley Unified School District student faces felony kidnapping and aggravated battery charges following a violent attack on a school official outside a Homecoming Dance at California High School in San Ramon on Saturday night. Two youths, who are not being identified due to their ages, were approached by a female Cal…
Read MoreSenior Housing Tiny Homes Begin Arriving On Tice Valley Boulevard Tuesday
The vanguard of a series of six micro homes built to serve homeless senior citizens arrived at Grace Presbyterian Church on Tice Valley Boulevard Tuesday, with plans for other structures to arrive and be set in place in the days ahead. When completed, the tiny home structures and one office/laundry unit will be available to…
Read MoreContra Costa, San Pablo Secure Grant For Compassionate Homeless Camp Resolution
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has been awarded $5.7 million towards compassionately tackling homeless encampments thanks to a significant grant from the State’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) program. The funding will enable CCH to collaborate with the City of San Pablo to clear an encampment on city property while prioritizing the wellness…
Read MoreBus Fire Lights Up I680 North Sunday
A passenger bus caught fire and burned on northbound I680 north of Treat just before 8 p.m. Sunday, disrupting traffic as crews worked to put out the blaze and remove the damaged hulk. The driver made it out of the vehicle and was found safe.
Read MoreLetters: Blower Creep In Lafayette
To the Editor; To the surprise of virtually no one apparently we have noted a return to public use of gas powered leaf blowers in Lafayette despite the city’s much publicized ban. Months after the ban we were surprised and yes angered to see a return of backpack blowers in use again, apparently by workers…
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