San Ramon’s Chief Stevens Bans Carotid Restraints, Requires Officer Intervention In Sweeping Revision Of Use-Of-Force Tactics
San Ramon Police Chief Craig Stevens issued a point-by-point response to an eight point initiative calling for the immediate revision of police use-of-force tactics in a community letter released Friday night: This past week, I have received many emails from members of our community. Some included words of support towards our police department, while others…
Scammers Impersonating Local Police To Secure “Fines” Over The Phone
Phone scammers intent on grabbing your hard-earned money and willing to do or say just about anything to do it are impersonating local police during phone sessions designed to separate us from our cash. We have documented the antics of – mostly international – phone scammers here in the past, even showing the inner workings…
And Now, A Word For Our Flashers…
We have this nifty little alert system set up and it has proven quite popular. Many of you know we call it The Flash – for those nerve jangling alerts we used to get on our newsroom wire machines way back when. We’ve always advised interested parties to sign up for this gizmo – which…
Curfew Imposed In Contra Costa County; Supes Pass Declaration Of Local Emergency
(Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a proclamation of local emergency in response to civil disturbances after peaceful protests in the county following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. The Board also adopted an order imposing a curfew in Contra Costa County due to civil unrest to begin Tuesday,…
Search Continues For Missing Delta Boater
From the Office of the Sheriff: A search for a missing boater is continuing this morning, Friday, by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Marine Patrol Unit. On Thursday, May 28, 2020, at about 10:30 in the morning, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing boater who had gone into the…
SIP Order Helps Quiet Local Highways – CHP Says
From the Contra Costa Office of the California Highway Patrol: While Californians observe the stay-at-home order during the Coronavirus pandemic, the state’s roadways and those who use them are seeing the impact. With traffic volume down, the number of incidents on California’s roadways, including collisions and arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), continue to…
County Public Works To Begin Construction On San Pablo Dam Road
From Contra Costa County Public Works: May 19, 2020 El Sobrante, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the San Pablo Dam Road Traffic Safety Improvements project between the city limits of Richmond and city limits of Orinda. Construction will start Wednesday, May 27, 2020 through July 31, 2020, 8:00 am-4:00…
Bay Area Health Officers Announce Significant Progress In Fight Against Virus; Outline Steps For Reopening Certain Sectors
This statement was released Monday by Health Services officials from the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara and the City of Berkley: Thanks to the steadfast commitment of our residents to stay home, practice social distancing, and follow public health guidance, we have seen sustained progress on several key indicators regarding…
Contra Costa County To Allow Vehicle-Based Gatherings And Services
From County Health Services: Outdoor gatherings during which participants stay in their vehicles are now permitted in Contra Costa County if organizers follow instructions in a new health order issued today. The new order, which takes effect May 19, provides new options for religious organizations that have been unable to hold services since COVID-19 began…
Contra Costa Extends Time People With COVID-19 Must Remain In Isolation
Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano today issued orders extending the amount of time people must remain in isolation from 7 to 10 days after the onset of symptoms or a positive test for those without symptoms. Dr. Farnitano said the change is being done based on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and…