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“Any Safe Landing, Is a GOOD Landing!”
Pilot brings his twin-engine aircraft in for a landing after landing gear malfunction at Buchanan Field in Concord Thursday night. Officials called for an ambulance to conduct a precautionary examination of the pilot. The airport was closed until the downed aircraft could be removed from an infield area.
Read MoreCounty Health Supporting Return Of Indoor Masking
Indoor Masking a Healthy Choice to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection, CCH says With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at high risk of serious illness if infected. This recommendation is not a health order. It aligns with existing…
Read MorePerson Leaps From Pleasant Hill BART Garage Tuesday
BART police say a person found deceased near the Pleasant Hill BART parking structure on Anthony Way apparently leapt from the structure and was not the victim of a crime. Police called the occurrence an “unattended death involving someone in crisis” who jumped from the structure and no foul play is suspected. Initial reports from…
Read MoreWind-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…
Read MoreDays 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…
Read MoreWalnut 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…
Read MoreLETTERS: 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…
Read MoreAnd 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,…
Read MoreLetters: 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…
Read MoreVideo From Scene Of Thursday Morning Crash In Walnut Creek
An 18-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene while her male companion was seriously injured and taken to John Muir Hospital after an early morning rollover crash on Ygnacio Valley Road.
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