Wind-Driven Fire Pushes Toward Structure In Pacheco Sunday

A wildfire in Martinez believed to have gotten its start in a homeless encampment was almost extinguished before it jumped the lines and started a more intense second fire that burned right up to a county building on Arnold Drive on Sunday. Flames were higher than the three story roof. The blaze is currently being…

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Days Of Whine And Roses; Water Water; And Petrol Bombs In Bristol

Mum always wanted a doctor in the family and we’re feeling particularly obliging because we’re out there taking the pulse of the masses at large and posting our findings. Saturday night’s test results were “thready” as folks we talked with were either engaged in Date Night behavior, “tired of politics” or comfortably in the arms…

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Walnut Creek PD Bagging Burglars, Retail Rippers

Most of our local police agencies have been hard at work lately rounding up alleged thieves and burglars as they ply their trade in private homes and public businesses. We may hear more about these actions in the coming days (we may not) but some of them are playing out in front of our cameras…

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LETTERS: When “Long Life” Becomes A Curse

Editor; You once referenced construction of a Senior Ranch for like minded adults who had outlived family and friends and who preferred an active outdoor lifestyle as opposed to time in a senior care facility. Have you made any progress in this direction? I have no children and no family left. My closest friends have…

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And Friday Dawns Upon Us…

A new day arrives – fresh and ready to go. It remains to be seen what we do with it. Overnight burglars wrapping up their sneaking and peeking and the commute gears up for those whose cars haven’t been stolen out of the driveway. See something happening in your neighborhood? You know who to call,…

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Letters: I Love My Garden – But Is It Worth The Effort?

To the Editor; I write in hope of connecting with other suburban farmers who bought into the gabble of Youtube influencers and spent a small fortune on tools, seeds, fencing and water in the remote hope of producing enough fresh vegetables to cover a small garden salad. I’ve heard you go on at length about…

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One Dead, One Seriously Injured In Walnut Creek Crash

UPDATE: The woman killed in this crash was identified Friday as Saniya Banga, 18, of Pittsburg. An 18-year-old girl was killed and her male companion seriously injured in a rollover crash on Ygnacio Valley Road early Thursday morning. The deceased remained covered at the crash scene while the unidentified male victim was transported to John…

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“Rides” – Heavy Metal Edition

Not actually a candidate for our occasional automotive offering but eye-catching nonetheless is this beast: Dozer 220. Hand-picked Contra Costa County Fire Protection District personnel are trained as heavy equipment operators and certified through the State as Initial Attack Dozer Operators for use when things get hairy – as recently happened with the Point Fire…

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