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Wednesday Observations: Clicker Pickers; Overpass Politics, And The Candy Man

Skipping happily past commentary on the national political front in favor of our continued survival we have a few things of interest to address going on here in the 24/680. As leafy Moraga learned June 30 there are highly mobile crews of garage door Clicker Pickers roaming local cities and towns looking for soft targets…

Flags Come Down, New Flags Go Up… On Lafayette’s El Curtola Bridge

Jockeying for “control” of Lafayette’s highly visible El Curtola Bridge appears to be entrenched and underway Tuesday as a flag display intended as a show of support for former president Trump came down – to be replaced by Israeli and American flags flown in support of Israeli hostages. CalTrans workers and California Highway Patrol officers…

Flags, Signage Come Down On Lafayette’s El Curtola Bridge Tuesday

CalTrans workers and CHP officers turned out to enforce the ban on display of banners, flags, sheets, and signs from the chain link fencing lining El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette Tuesday. Neighbors and motorists have complained for, well, years now that the frequent demonstrations on the bridge – a favorite of local groups of all…

Election Security In Contra Costa County: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps

Sponsored Post – Contra Costa Elections Division Security is layered into every aspect of Contra Costa County’s elections and local officials take many steps – 48 steps to be exact – to protect our vote. The Contra Costa County Elections Division guarantees election security by securing technology, processes, facilities, and people. “Elections are more secure…

Fatal Crash Closes Southbound I680 Sunday

One person was killed in a rollover crash on I680 near the Concord Avenue exit in Pacheco Sunday – the crash blocking all southbound lanes and requiring closure of transition ramps from state Highway 4. The crash was reported at approximately 10:55 p.m. with a person reported down and unresponsive in the roadway. Two cars…

A Gorgeous New Morning In The 24/680

Morning is Breaking… and, it appears, things are subdued as the locals digest some national news that flashed across our wires Saturday and pulsed almost with a life of its own. As contrary as it was to our instincts we opted – after a hurried conversation with staff – not to report on the incident,…

Nomination Period For Lafayette City Council Election Opens July 15

Lafayette, CA: The City of Lafayette has announced the nomination period for four seats on the City Council will open on Monday, July 15, 2024. The election will be consolidated with the statewide election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and will include the following Officers: Three (3) City Councilmembers for the full term of 4…

“So, What’d I See?” – Danville PD Confirm Local Drug Raid

Preamble: We asked at the time this was happening but had to wait along with everyone else (sheesh) to get confirmation of one of those “long guns and ballistic vest” actions we’ve been hinting about. This time in Danville, though we are on a few others, as well… DANVILLE, Calif. (July 12, 2024): On July 11…

Defiance At 105°

The attention we pay the unhoused among us here in the privileged 24/680 has singled us out for plaudits and more than a little criticism. In our tiny little minds the criticism, while minor, has been misdirected. That’s okay, we feel, as it’s not our job to convince you but – perhaps – to show…

Nomination Period For Danville Town Council Election Opens July 15

Three Town Council seats to be decided in municipal election. DANVILLE, Calif. (July 11, 2024): The Town of Danville will open the candidate nomination period Monday, July 15 for three open positions on the Town Council. Residents interested in running for the Town Council in the November 5 General Municipal Election may take out nomination…