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Brrr. On The Cold Side…
Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one. Bit of drama, a touch of tragedy here and there. But we made it.
Read MoreSan Ramon Teen Killed After Running Onto I680 Wednesday
A 17-year-old San Ramon boy was struck and killed after apparently walking into traffic on southbound Interstate 680 south of Crow Canyon Road early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The victim was subsequently identified by family members as Samuel Grumet — an accomplished high school athlete who aspired to a future in…
Read MoreSecond Time No Charm As Crowbar Crew Raids Sunvalley Mall Jeweler Monday
A crew of 10 crowbar-wielding thieves struck a hard-hit jeweler already victimized by the same or similar crew at Sunvalley Mall Monday night. The group, apparently arriving in two cars, entered the mall and Valliani Jewelers at approximately 6 p.m., using crowbars to smash their way into the display cases. It was not immediately known…
Read MoreBad Night On Area Roads Overnight
A rough night on the roads overnight and on into morning with crashes of all types taking their toll. This one, at Civic and N. Main in Walnut Creek last night, took some time to free the driver of the sedan and to clean up – with lots of debris in the intersection. Sadly, things…
Read MoreBurglars At Work In Danville Overnight
Danville residents reported at least two burglaries within a short distance and time period of each other in their town overnight. We were made aware of break-ins on Volterra Court (approx 10:15pm) and the 1000 block of McCauley Road (at 10:35pm) with specific items targeted and taken. While we sometimes hear firsthand details of similar…
Read MoreWeather Outlook In Contra Costa County: Preparatory
Dramatic skies making for some nice photos and friendly tow truck operators sending in photos of yesterday’s casualties. Hopefully we do a bit better today…
Read MoreLetters: Politicization Of The Laken Riley Case
To The Editor; I can think of no more shameful act than to try and make political hay out of a person’s murder – but that is what is happening in regard to the truly heartbreaking taking of Georgia college student Laken Riley’s life. For those not in the know Laken was 22, an Augusta…
Read MoreShorten Lafayette’s Landmark Rez Tower? Public Input Sought
From the City of Lafayette: Lafayette, CA: East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD) iconic tower at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir is in need of a seismic upgrade. Despite requests from the City and public input in favor of retaining the current look of the tower, EBMUD plans to proceed with their design for the seismic…
Read MoreThe Monday Meanderings
Fresh back from the Morning Walkabout and listening to the joints crackle and pop like that breakfast cereal. Not exactly Force 10 winds out there but so cold our garden plants held their limbs up like needy children when we made it back – begging to be taken inside. We’d suggest getting those folks unfortunate…
Read MoreMoonrise Over The 24/680
Out and about and appreciating the beauty of our area at night. If you’re on the road, take it easy out there – everyone makes it home safely tonight!
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