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Meeting Scheduled For Public Comment On Martinez Refinery Release Report
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) invites the public to a meeting on Sept. 25 to offer comment on a recently completed toxicology report studying how a November 2022 hazardous materials release from Martinez Refining Company (MRC) affected soil in the surrounding community. The report, prepared by consultant TRC, is available in electronic…
Read MoreGood News And Bad News In Rossmoor Crash Wednesday
A single-car crash in the 2700 block of Golden Rain Road in Rossmoor caused a few anxious moments but ended with the driver walking to a waiting ambulance under their own power. The crash was reported at 7:57 p.m. with reports of a car into a paving company trailer bearing out. Fears that the driver…
Read MoreLafayette Ponders Leaf Blower Ban
The City of Lafayette, citing common knowledge accepted by many for some time, is considering adding its name to the list of Bay Area cities and towns banning the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers within city limits. Ordinance No. 688 – “Prohibiting the Use of Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers” – has been scheduled for…
Read MoreWhen The Smoke Gets In Our Eyes
Nothing burning locally and yes, we hope we haven’t just jinxed our night, but we’re clear so far with low pressure and wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon drawing smoke south into our swirlie little valleys. Kind of a (cough) pain isn’t it?
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon To Contra Costa County; Admissions Up
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies will likely begin receiving the new vaccine by next week. The vaccine, approved this month by the U.S. Food &…
Read MoreMan Robbed Outside Concord BofA Monday
Three men robbed a resident of his watch and other belongings outside a Bank of America branch in the 1000 block of Sunvalley Boulevard before fleeing in a waiting car Monday. The incident, the latest in a string of similar crimes reported in the East Bay in recent weeks, was reported at approximately 12:56 p.m.…
Read MoreBarricaded Subject Prompts Shelter In Place Order In Lafayette Monday
UPDATE: 3:19pm – Subject detained. No injuries. Residents of several homes off Reliez Station Road in Lafayette were advised to shelter in place Monday as police attempted to negotiate with a subject threatening self-harm inside a residence on Roxanne Lane. Persons living in the initial blocks of Beechwood Drive and Roxanne Lane were advised not…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Killed In Pre-Dawn Crash Near Martinez Sunday
A motorcyclist died when his bike encountered an unknown object and crashed on the Pine Street offramp from westbound Highway 4 in Martinez early Sunday morning. Officials were notified of debris in the area shortly after 2 a.m., firefighters locating motorcycle wreckage in the center divide and the rider a short distance away. The unidentified…
Read MoreUnsteady Tree Prompts Evacuations In Lafayette Saturday
An unsteady, double-trunked tree forced the evacuation of several apartment units in Lafayette on Saturday, crews hearing the tree cracking as it leaned precariously to utilities and other infrastructure. Several units are on scene at 14 Vista Via, with buildings on Marlene Drive and Vista Via evacuated until the tree could be secured.
Read MoreWalnut Creek DUI Case Draws A Crowd Friday
An allegedly over-served motorist lost control of his car and crashed off Warren Road in Walnut Creek Friday night, the car catching fire and attracting police and fire personnel. The incident was reported at 8:54 p.m. when neighbors caught a glimpse of the Toyota as it sailed through a fence in the 2300 block of…
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