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Four-Alarm Blaze In Oakland Hills Burns Homes, Rekindles Memories
Firefighters are responding to a four-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue. The blaze has claimed about four homes, forced evacuations and parks closures – including Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Aerial tankers, helicopters are at work and about 60 firefighters are currently battling the fire. The City of Oakland issued…
Read MoreMan – Reportedly Armed – Wakes Up Danville Neighborhood Early Friday
At 2:36am Friday, the Danville Police Department received a report of a suspicious individual in the backyard of a residence on the 600 block of Park Hill Road, near Morninghome Road. The individual was described as a Middle Eastern male, wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants. Witnesses reported that he appeared disoriented and was…
Read MoreFire Damages Alamo Home Friday Morning
Fire swept through a home in the 1400 block of Twelve Oaks Court early Friday with neighbors reporting a car “exploding” in a carport and spreading to the residence. All occupants were able to make their way safely out of the home, with attempts made to save animals inside. Firefighters and police evacuated nearby homes…
Read MoreOne Last Shot: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Glides Past For A Photo Op
Skywatchers focused on that bright spot with the green glow in the night sky swinging by Earth tonight – a mere 44 million miles away. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was first discovered last year after it appeared from the outer reaches of our solar system. Our Skywatcher took to the ridge above Lucas Valley for this snapshot…
Read MoreHayward Man Convicted Of Robbery And Hate Crime After Theft Of Israeli Flag
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a conviction against a 36-year-old Hayward man for hate crime and robbery offenses that took place on January 6, 2024, during a protest in El Cerrito. Christopher Khamis Victor Husary pleaded guilty to one count of robbery [PC…
Read MoreLow-Flying Chopper, Slow-Burning Tesla Draw Attention In The 24/680 Tuesday
A low-flying chopper buzzing Lamorinda/Walnut Creek was a charter aircraft and not military/law enforcement rescue craft as many who contacted us initially suspected. The Bell 407 rotorcraft made a couple of unusually low passes over the area and folks living under the rotor wash must be expecting trouble because they lit up our Flash and…
Read MoreKnife-Wielding Rider Arrested After Orinda BART Assault
A 20-year-old Menlo Park man was arrested at the Orinda BART station Friday following a possible robbery of one person and an assault on another resulting in bodily injury. Police responded to the station at approximately 9:20pm Friday after a report of a fight aboard the train, one person allegedly swinging a small, hooked knife.…
Read More“Northern Lights,” As Seen From Orinda
We know we have a lot of Skywatchers here at News24/680 but we didn’t know so many of them would be turning their cameras skyward Thursday. Photos streaming in and, as usual, we’re breaking out some of the best for your inspection.
Read MoreNicked Gas Line Prompts Evacuations In Walnut Creek Thursday
Bit of an emergency vehicle fest around 50 Tahoe Court in Walnut Creek tonight after a vehicle nicked a gas line to a building – prompting evacuations. PG&E crew on scene and on the job at 9:10 pm but dozens of folks were advised to evacuate the premises and did so. The all-clear was sounded…
Read MoreThree-Man Crew Robs Walnut Creek 7Eleven Wednesday
Three men robbed the 7Eleven store at 2525 N. Main Street on Wednesday, escaping to the freeway with an undetermined take. The robbery was reported at approximately 3 p.m. after three to four black males entered the store and demanded cash, escaping in a silver Acura TL last seen headed west on Highway 24.
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