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Martinez Repeat Burglar Busted For Lafayette Break-Ins – In Walnut Creek

The local landscape has been tinged by the hint of burglary lately, with high-profile cases mingling with lesser crimes – the culmination of a string of break-ins noted by Lafayette police Friday. Police said they were able to identify a suspect in three previous residential burglaries in their city, their investigation taking them to a…

Blackhawk Thievery Draws Air And Ground Police Thursday

Our Tip Lines lit up around 8pm last night (Thursday) as a small army of the sheriff’s men and women descended on an apparent truckload of would-be thieves working the area east of Macauley Road and at the main entrance to the Diablo Country Club, which was quickly blocked by police. Residents reported as many…

Fatal Rossmoor Crash Under Investigation Thursday

Accident investigators in Walnut Creek are looking into a fatal solo vehicle crash in Rossmoor early Thursday. In a release issued by Walnut Creek police, the crash was reported at 5:06am Thursday in the area of Rossmoor Parkway and Stanley Dollar Drive. A white Subaru hit an olive tree in the center median and bounced…

Injury Crash In Concord Wednesday; One Believed Dead

Witnesses reported a possible hit-and-run crash with serious injury at Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road in Concord Wednesday night. Bystanders said an apparent wrong-way driver in a blue Toyota struck a red car at the intersection, seriously injuring the two occupants. Several witnesses reported seeing first responders administering life saving measures at the…

“Risk To Public Safety” Pleads Not Guilty To Martinez Murder Charge

From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez Resident Charged with Murder, Faces Special Circumstance Allegation Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed a felony complaint charging 36-year-old Marcos Eduardo Iriarte-Valdez of Martinez with the murder of Todd Stewart of Martinez, who was 68 years old at the time of his…

The Transparency Around Here Is Killing Us

Before it happened we asked a law enforcement pro what effect encrypting police communications was going to have and without missing a beat he answered: “Erode the public trust.” We’ll admit, we were surprised to hear him say it out loud. At the time there was a raging internal News24/680 debate over why police/cities would…

“He’s Late For His Mani-Pedi…”

Ralph Berger Photo “Man, that’s a funny looking dog…” Ralph Berger was wondering if there was any information on a giant tortoise that sauntered across Camino Pablo directly opposite the Orinda Veterinarian Clinic at a tortoise-like pace Sunday at 2:00 pm. “Traffic was stopped, cars askew, and people standing on the roadway as something was…

Lafayette: Sidewalk Sale – Aug. 15

Join the Lafayette Chamber’s Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and discover special deals, local favorites, and unique finds throughout our community. Participating businesses, an event map, additional details, and registration for an event reminder are available online at https://lafayettechamber.org/shop. Support local businesses and enjoy a day of shopping…

Arrest Made In Martinez Murder Friday; Suspect On Pre-Trial Release For Orinda Burglaries

Heavily armed special weapons officers descended on an Ashwood Drive condo this evening and arrested a suspect in Thursday’s brutal murder of a 68-year-old Martinez man on Francis Court. The silver Cadillac SUV spotted outside the murder scene was also located and towed away for processing.. Todd Stewart, 68, was confronted by a man wearing…

Oakland Man Charged For His Role In Concord Burglary And Theft Ring

Concord PD Photo From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – An Oakland resident faces five felony charges for his part in an organized theft ring connected to a series of burglaries in Concord. The charges stem from a series of burglaries that occurred in Concord between April and July 2026 located in…