Lafayette Removes 19 Trouble-Making Pigs; Reopens Local Trails
From the City of Lafayette: LAFAYETTE, CALIF., Jan. 29, 2020—The City of Lafayette’s Parks, Trails & Recreation Department has reopened all trails following a successful operation to control the feral pig population in the City. Last fall, wild pigs caused public safety concerns and $25,000 in damage to City parks, and extensive damage to residential…
County Agencies Fear Federal Rule Could Keep Immigrants From Using County Services
From Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services and Contra Costa Health Services: Martinez, Calif. (January 28, 2020) – Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) and Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) officials say new federal rules could have a chilling effect on immigrants eligible for government benefits and services from the county.…
County Public Works Gears Up To Trim Some Trees In Alamo
Alamo, CA – A Contra Costa County Public Works contractor will perform tree removal and tree trimming operations, weather permitting, along Miranda Avenue between Stone Valley Road and Bolla Avenue in Alamo. The work is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29 through Thursday, January 30, and Monday, February 10, 2020 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Drivers may…
Weekend Road Closures Scheduled In Orinda
From the City of Orinda: On January 18th, 19th, and 20th, PG&E will have subcontractor Alvah Contractors, Inc. performing installation of overhead insulated wire and pole replacement on El Toyonal, from the intersection of Alta Vista to upper/western Loma Vista Drive. The project will be conducted in segments – January 18th will be the section…
Contra Costa Dismisses, Seals 3,264 Marijuana Convictions Under Prop 64
From the Office of the District Attorney: CONTRA COSTA – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and Code for America today announced that 3,264 marijuana convictions eligible for relief under Proposition 64 will be dismissed and sealed as part of their cutting-edge partnership. “I am grateful the partnership with Code for America has given…
County Public Works To Remove Trees Along The Iron Horse In Danville
January 2, 2020, Danville, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will perform tree removal operations, weather permitting, along the Iron Horse Trail between San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Glen Arms Drive, just north of Oak Court in Danville. The work is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, and Thursday, January 9, 2020 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00…
Two More Arrests In Lafayette Home Invasion Cases
The Lafayette Police Department announces that two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with home invasion robberies that occurred in Lafayette, Oakland and Benicia. In all, four suspects were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF): -22-year-old Joseph Wells of Fairfield. He was booked on charges that include burglary, kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, false…
Suspects Arrested In Lafayette Home Invasion Robberies
The Lafayette Police Department announces the arrests of suspects in two home invasion robberies that occurred in the city on October 31, 2019 and November 26, 2019. This morning, the Fairfield Police Department SWAT team and Lafayette Police Department served Ramey arrest warrants and search warrants at a residence on the 500 block of Pacific…
Police, Prosecutors Credit Enforcement Effort With Lowering Gang Violence In Central County
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Operation Omega Red, put together by Concord Police Department, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and all of our partner agencies, resulted in the arrest and successful prosecution of 15 gang members and their associates. Since the arrests took place in August of 2016, the cases…
Lafayette’s Chief Alldritt To Update Residents On Recent Crimes Dec. 4; Special Meeting Also Gives Public Time To Speak
There will be a special meeting of Lafayette’s Public Safety Subcommittee on Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m., at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mount Diablo Boulevard, in Lafayette. Items to be discussed include an update from Lafayette Police Chief Ben Alldritt, and a discussion of recent crime in Lafayette and ideas for community involvement…