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Now, 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…
Read MoreDeadline Extended For Nominating Papers In Danville Municipal Election
From the Town of Danville: Incumbent Dave Fong opts not to run for re-election to the Danville Town Council The Town of Danville has extended the candidate nomination period until Wednesday, August 14 for three open positions on the Town Council. Four candidates have filed nominating papers to run for three available seats in the…
Read MoreOvernight Thunder Run, Chopper Chase Ends With Bang, Whimper In Lafayette
Busy lately. And getting busier, apparently. News24/680 ShooterMan Sean McDonough was minding his own business, processing film and whatever else those PhotoDudes do when a chase popped up on northbound I680 early Friday. As it turns out a Silver Ford Ranger wanted by police in connection with an alleged assault on a police officer in…
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