Moraga Road Reopens To Traffic In Both Directions
As of 2:40 p.m. Enjoy! And thanks for all those colorful messages you left us during the closure!
San Ramon Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Friday; PD Looking For Additional Victims
From the San Ramon Police Department: On March 16th, 2018, the San Ramon Police Department was made aware of a 46 year old San Ramon resident who allegedly committed lewd and lascivious acts on multiple juveniles. These unlawful acts were reported to have occurred over the past three years. After learning of the reported crimes,…
Freeway Shooting Incident Runs From 24/680 To Pittsburg; Suspect Apprehended
From the California Highway Patrol: On Saturday October 28, 2017, at approximately 11:23 PM, CHP – Contra Costa Area officers were notified by dispatch that a concerned citizen had reported seeing a white Nissan pickup truck (license plate 97614H2) with a white male passenger with a handgun firing gunshots out of the vehicle, near I-680…
DA Drops Charges Against John “Mule” Sears – He Walks Off Into The Sunset
Mule’s Charges Dropped by Alameda County District Attorney Dublin, CA September 3, 2017: On Wednesday, August 30, nomad John Sears (“Mule”) was arrested in Castro Valley for trespassing (PC 602(k)), and for resisting, obstructing, or delaying a police officer (PC 148(a)). He was held at the Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on $10,000 bail.…
Smoky Whirlpool Of Hot Air Settles Over 24/680; Some Schools Keeping Kids Inside
Persistent reports of “Smoke and Haze” in the 24/680 – the result of a contrary high-pressure ridge and drift smoke from northern fires – continued to flood our Tip Lines Thursday as temperatures mounted along with fears over the health effects of our inherited air. Some local schools were keeping their student body indoors, with…
“Calling All Car…”-Lovers – Can You ID This Car?
We know you’re all out there knocking back a few Freedom Dogs and a Pinot today but the on-duty crew at Lafayette PD was hoping our volunteer crime lab would take a moment to help ID the make, model, year of this car – which the PD folks believe is a VW Passat, but… And,…
Cat Burglars Sweep Southern Burton Valley Homes – While Residents Sleep
Lafayette police are investigating an unsettling series of burglaries in the Southern Burton Valley Area of the city Wednesday – incidents investigators say appear to be related and which illustrate the level to which thieves are willing to go to get what they want. Residential Burglary 3100 Block of Cordova Way – The resident is…
CHP Says Road Debris – Not BB Gun Plinker – Behind Shattered Windows At 24/680 Junction
A release from the California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa County office: Update to debris causing damage at SR-24/I-680 After our combined effort with our partners, further investigation, and observation of the area of SR-24 eastbound and westbound, between I-680 and Pleasant Hill Road, CHP has found no evidence of criminal intent, just debris that has…
FBI Posts Reward For Information Leading To Recovery Of Agent’s Weapon
The FBI San Francisco Division is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen submachine gun, magazines and ballistic vest. The items were taken from an FBI special agent’s vehicle by an unknown suspect or suspects between 6 p.m., Jan. 8, 2017 and 10 a.m., Jan. 9, 2017 in Concord,…
Last Call For Walnut Creek Crogan’s On January 23
The following has been posted on the Crogan’s/Walnut Creek Facebook page: Friends of Crogan’s. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that after 39 years of business, Crogan’s will officially be closing the doors on Monday, January 23. Many of you have been following the dealings with Crogan’s and the city of Walnut Creek.…