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I680 Pursuit Leads To Crash, Fire, Air And Ground Search In San Ramon Saturday
A brief police pursuit of a suspected carjacking vehicle taken in Oakland started on Bollinger Canyon in San Ramon Saturday, was discontinued due to speed but came to a fiery close at around 6:25 p.m. when the suspect vehicle – running without lights – crashed into four other vehicles near the Alcosta offramp, bursting into…
Read MoreLETTERS: Not Enough Police In Dublin
Editor; The Dublin City council and Mayor have ignored Public safety. The Mayor told viewers at the November 7TH council meeting we have the right amount of officers to keep Dublin safe. This is just not true! We have a population of 72,000 and only 62 police on our force. The FBI table 71 calls…
Read MoreSan Ramon Man Arrested For Serial Wig Thefts From Dublin Shop
Police in Dublin announced the arrest of a 44-year-old San Ramon man they say is believed responsible for a series of burglaries at a high-end Dublin wig salon. Investigators arrested Robert Butler of San Ramon on Thursday night, Dublin police reported. Officers executing a search warrant of his residence allegedly found wigs, narcotics, and property…
Read MoreIt’s Friday. We Knew We’d Make It…
The weekend looms and Christmas and Holiday preparations are being made. We’re drawing up our Naughty or Nice List and, so far, things are looking pretty swell. We happen to like this time of year a lot and people seem to be behaving themselves for the most part, aside from some minor transgressions. Quite a…
Read MoreCar Fire Ties Up Traffic On Northbound I680 Thursday
Smoky on northbound I680 south of the Ygnacio Valley offramp this morning. Car fire. No injuries.
Read MoreCalTrans Crew Cleans Up Walnut Creek Encampment Site Wednesday
California Department of Transportation contractors moved in to clean up an encampment under the Olympic Boulevard offramp from southbound I680 in Walnut Creek Wednesday, carting off two truckloads of debris after giving the site’s occupants time to move out. Neighbors who have complained of cut fencing, trash, prohibited vehicular traffic and other behavior associated with…
Read MoreDynamic Personal Micro Transit Has A Nice Ring, Doesn’t It? Will It Happen?
This week the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) announced a public-private partnership that could lead to a future Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) Project in East Contra Costa County. DPMT is a cutting-edge technology providing on-demand and autonomous transportation for up to four passengers, who ride in Jetson’s like capsules. These zero-emission electric vehicles travel…
Read MoreOut And About With The Night People Tuesday
On patrol in the 24/680 and meeting folks unfazed by the weather, talking with readers either hunkered down at home or risking exposure to the elements. We’ll be Flashing any stories that develop. It’s feeling a little burglar-ish out there… Armed Robbery, 7Eleven, 1248 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek Two armed suspects, cash taken.
Read MoreCrew Of 10 Suspected Jewel Thieves Deterred By Sun Valley Mall Security Tuesday
A crew of 10 hammer-wielding thieves entered the Sun Valley Mall in Concord and reportedly approached at least one mall jewelry store before they were turned away by mall security. The group, believed to be comprised of young males wearing ski masks, hoodies, and gloves entered the mall shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, arriving in…
Read MoreDo We HAVE To Caution You About That Drinking And Driving Thing?
Tis the Season and all but some folks are getting a tad jollier than most and paying the price. Usual cautionary language about drinking and motoring as there can be consequences… as some are finding out tonight.
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