County’s Area Agency On Aging Launches Survey to Gather Helpful Information For Seniors And Their Caregivers
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has announced its 2019 Needs Assessment Survey of residents who are 60 years or more. The survey’s purpose is to gather valuable data on the service needs of older adults and their caregivers residing within the county’s 19 cities. AAA will use the data for the county’s…
Martinez PD Seek Witnesses To Alhambra Avenue Hit And Run
From the Martinez Police Department: Martinez, Ca – On June 6th, at 11:43pm, officers from the Martinez Police Department heard a collision in the 2500 block of Alhambra Avenue and responded to the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 55-year-old female pedestrian down in the roadway. Officers provided aid to the female who was semi-conscious…
Grand Jury Accusation Filed Against County Assessor Gus Kramer For “Willful Or Corrupt Misconduct”
Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra Costa County District Attorney Office’s filed a Grand Jury Accusation against Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer for “willful or corrupt” misconduct while serving as the county’s elected assessor (Government Code §§ 3060 et seq). Contra Costa County’s Civil Grand Jury asserts that the defendant violated state law in creating…
Anchors, Aweigh! Sheriff’s Marine Unit Advising Caution This Boating Season
Memorial Day holiday weekend traditionally marks the start of boating season on the Delta. Significant numbers of boaters are expected to be on the water this summer, especially on the weekends, to go fishing, boating or take part in other recreational activities, like water-skiing. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Marine Services Unit…
District Attorney Announces Updated Immigration Policy
Martinez, Calif. –Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued a new policy for the DA’s Office focused on immigration. In order to comply with state and federal laws, our office has updated its immigration policy. “It is important to have a standardized process in place to ensure we meet our obligations under the law. I…
Know Her? Seen The Car Around? Richmond PD Would Like To Have A Chat
Richmond police are looking for a mail theft suspect who apparently fled the scene of her alleged crime in a 1993 Ford Explorer (License Plate: CA 3EKP057). They’re asking if you know or have seen the person or car in this photo, please contact Detective Middleton @ 510-621-1552.
Woman Charged In Consumer Fraud Scheme; DA’s Office Searching For Additional Victims
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office last week charged defendant Teresita Del Rosario of Brentwood with four felonies related to an investment fraud scheme. As a licensed broker and tax preparer for the victims in this case, Del Rosario asked the victims to give her…
Imposter Phone “Firefighters” Continue To Try And Hose Public
Few professions generate a feeling of “instant trust” as much as law enforcement and the firefighting trades – and some people are open to strange requests whenever someone purporting to be one or the other calls. According to Moraga PD, the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department (MOFD) recently learned that a citizen received a call from a…
County Public Works To Close A Section Of Marina Vista Street In Martinez Due To Construction
From Contra Costa County Public Works: April 9, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will close a section of Marina Vista Street on Wednesday, April 17th for the placement of the off-site sanitary sewer for the new County Administration building. Traffic control measures and traffic rerouting will be implemented starting on April 17th and continue through…
Paltry Half A Million Dollars Needed To Finalize Painted Rock Acquisition – Organizers Making Final Push
From the folks at John Muir Land Trust: Thanks to you and other JMLT supporters and to a very successful Plan a Park Public Meeting, we are almost there! With just 63 days before the deadline, JMLT is approaching the $2 million needed to save Painted Rock. Goal: $2 million needed by May 31, 2019 Raised to…