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Shout-Out To Manny And The Boys…
… from Lafayette Public Works for coming out to clean up after an extensive overnight graffiti attack on El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette. Let us be PERFECTLY CLEAR (and to use all caps): This graffiti was NOT left by demonstrators who came out in support of Israeli hostages – and did so without incident –…
Read MoreChild Hurt In Danville Auto Vs. Pedestrian Collision Monday
Danville residents expressed concern through the night after word of an auto vs. child collision near Vista Grande Elementary began to circulate Monday – neighbors calling and writing for word of any update on the crash on Diablo Road near Richard Lane. A 12-year-old girl was struck by a car at that location at 5:31…
Read MoreSupporters Of Israeli Hostages Gather On El Curtola Bridge Monday
Supporters of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 raids into Israel turned out for an unplanned demonstration on El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette Monday. The site of several demonstrations – of all types – over the years – the span is a frequent gathering place, with thousands of motorists passing on…
Read More“Rear Slider” Burglary In Orinda Sunday
Burglary crews at work in the 24/680 know the best way to gain entry to a home is at its weakest point – usually those great big sliding doors or windows we all like so much, safely out of sight at the rear of the residence. As we reported at the time, one crew visiting…
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured In Walnut Creek Head-On Saturday
Head-on crash with rescue at S. Broadway and Rudgear in Walnut Creek Saturday. Two drivers were trapped with an extended extrication for one driver. Both transferred to local hospitals with both lanes of traffic blocked on S. Broadway from Newell Ave. to Rudgear Road. The crash was reported at 8:17 p.m.
Read MoreTwo Rescued After 2-Alarm Fire Flares In Walnut Creek Friday
Two people were rescued from a blaze at a two-story apartment complex in the 1700 block of Countrywood Court in Walnut Creek Friday night, both going to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and other injuries. The fire was reported at 7:59 p.m., quickly going to 2-alarms as firefighters learned two women were believed…
Read MoreCounty Receives Funding For EV Chargers At Some Local Libraries
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County received $15 million in funding from the US Department of Transportation’s Community Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, which seeks to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places where people live and work. The County’s “EV 4 All” program will consist of installing…
Read MoreMan Expresses Anti-Police/Anti-Fire Department Sentiments In Concord – Runs Into Ellis Lake Thursday
A man apparently not fond of fire and police services used a rock to vandalize Concord police headquarters on Galindo Street Thursday, allegedly hurled a rock at a firetruck and then hurled himself into Ellis Lake after unsuccessfully attempting to scale a tree while running from officers. Police reportedly became aware of a man in…
Read MoreDistrict Attorney Opens Application Period For Spring Community Academy
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is pleased to announce applications are now open for the Spring 2024 Community Academy. The free, 10-week course will be held at the District Attorney’s Office in downtown Martinez from 6:00-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday starting February 21, 2024.…
Read MoreGroup Protests Liz Cheney Appearance In Walnut Creek Monday
A small group of protestors turned up at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek Monday ahead of a scheduled appearance by former U.S. representative Liz Cheney, chanting slogans and haranguing attendees who had come to hear Cheney speak. The group, numbering about 20 people dressed in attire and carrying banners and signs associated with a…
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