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LETTERS: Rise Of The E-Bikes; DNC “Cool Kids,” And The Encampments
Rise Of The E-Bikes Dear Editor; I have learned to trust your instincts and observations of daily life and I confess my interest was peaked when you predicted an increase in the use of electric bicycles and associated problems with their use. While I see the benefit behind their design I’ve had someone run one…
Read MoreBlue Moon/Black Oak
Reader/Photographer Bill Feil turned his camera moonward last night to capture the ascent of our fabled Blue Moon – choosing to shoot the lunar apparition through the leaves of a black oak that he grew from an acorn collected in Briones Park. We liked that. For you photographic nomenclature enthusiasts Bill used a D3200 equipped…
Read MoreNow, For A Reminder How Semi-Rural We Are
From the East Bay Regional Parks District: Calving Season Advisory: Admire From a Distance Calving season runs from August to October in East Bay Regional Parks. Interactions with calves can be a danger to both people and grazing animals. Safety Tips: Do not approach or touch calves. Do not take selfies with calves. Do not…
Read MoreOrinda Car Burglary Sparks Pursuit North On I680 Thursday
An apparent car burglary on Moraga Way in Orinda triggered a high-speed pursuit north on I680 into Pleasant Hill-Concord Thursday – resulting in a multi-car collision before law enforcement lost sight of the suspect vehicle at Monument Boulevard. Things kicked off (for us) shortly after 4 p.m. when we received calls of activity outside a…
Read MoreDanville PD Update On Monday’s Pursuit, Arrests Near Diablo Road
From Danville PD: On Monday, August 12, at approximately 3:28 p.m., the Danville Police Department was alerted through an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system to a Honda associated with retail theft in Danville. Officers found the vehicle on Diablo Road heading toward I-680 and identified the driver as Deonte Bell, 23, of Sacramento, who…
Read MoreRetail Theft Prompts Police Search In Downtown Danville Monday
Danville residents noticed an uptick in police presence downtown after a shoplifting incident at the BevMo store on Diablo Road. Police interest was enhanced when the suspect vehicle made contact with a police vehicle. A woman is in custody and a search is underway for a male believed to be in the area. A CHP…
Read MoreUnplanned Water Feature Pops Up In Pleasant Hill Sunday
Spigot turned off by some hardy firefighters after a hydrant shear on Crescent Plaza but it was entertaining while it was gushing – and the neighborhood kids LOVED it!
Read MoreSunday Revue: Get’cher Mazzy Runnin’, Return Of The Freakazoids; And Kursk AGAIN?
Morning, 24/680 People – and those tuning in from beyond the limits of our intended broadcast – here we are again. Another Sunday is upon us. Time for omelettes and coffee and a review of the week past. Great seeing some of our local cities mentioned on an international stage as the Olympics played on…
Read MoreMoon Shot
Our dedicated crew of photographers are turning their lenses skyward this weekend as our skies light up and the Perseids are scheduled to make an appearance. After weeks of more down-to-earth photoplay the shooters are turning to the heavens for inspiration – and photos are already starting to stream in.
Read MoreFatal Midnight Motorcycle Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Saturday
A motorcyclist was killed in a 2-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 24 east of St. Stephens early Saturday morning, the freeway closing briefly to facilitate a CHP investigation into the cause. Contra Costa CHP officers responded to reports of a crash involving a BMW SUV and a motorcyclist located on westbound SR-24, east of Saint…
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