It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – For Thieves
Christmas is ramping up in the 24/680 and as fresh trees go up in our living rooms and shoppers scurry to and fro another segment of society emerges – apparently to rip off the to and fro people. Pleasant Hill PD managed to corral two of three women allegedly trying to make off with several…
“Take Me Off Your List!”
We’ll spare you the military references but there’s a popular series out depicting a small squad action against a larger, entrenched force where the attackers use surprise to their advantage. “Look,” the squad leader shouts over the crescendo of a firefight. “We must be doing something right, they’re firing on each other…” That resonated this…
Tree Eats Cars In Pleasant Hill
Residents in the 400 block of Roberta Avenue in Pleasant Hill thought they were hearing lightning when cracking noises outside their homes brought them outside on the run Saturday. A tree, estimated to be at 80 feet tall, came down and caused “significant” damage to at least two cars and other property. No one was…
“Stay Frosty…”
Our military friends have all these worldly, uniquely applicable sayings they use on us “civilians” from time to time. One they are fond of is “Stay Frosty” – and while that may seem pertinent given today’s weather outlook, it carries a different meaning. To them, it means to stay keen – alert to what’s coming…
A Day Of Rescues, Runners – Busy Saturday In The 24/680
Some days, well, some days are just different. We were thinking that maybe, just maybe, folks would be mellow and standing down a little after The Big Feast but, no, it was not to be. News24/680 Newsies were kept busy running to and fro, from one scene to another, each seemingly nuttier than the last.…
That Was Fun – Now, Back To Work!
Ripping good Thanksgiving on our end and thanks to everyone who took a moment from their day to check in with us. Reminds us that our now-extended family is out there, listening. Spared the Big Bird and was treated to an Ombré Gratin that did the job and more. Guests provided other interesting sides and…
Changes To Concealed Carry Restrictions Triggers Arms Race In Contra Costa
From the Office of the Sheriff: Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Overwhelmed by Concealed Weapon Permit Applications The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has recently approved additional sergeant and specialist positions for the Office of the Sheriff. They will be used to help handle the backlog of requests for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits. Since…
Fault Lines And Crash Cars
Sporty out there Friday night with cars ripping into houses and through power poles, knocking out power to some already feeling the after-effects of a 2.8 Magnitude shaker born in Alamo. Crashes in Walnut Creek, Alamo, Martinez and Orinda kept first responders busy as the neighborhoods checked in with our Social Media accounts for a…
Stay Off The Roads Tonight – Especially In Pleasant Hill
UPDATE: City officials said they were able to correct the issue and get traffic flowing again at 8:08 p.m. Heavy rain, limited visibility, and other factors have combined to make driving a little dodgy for some in the 24/680 on Election Night. A downed traffic signal was all it took to plunge traffic in the…
Good Guys To The Rescue After Clayton Bike Breakdown Monday
There are a lot of threads in our lives, most of them go unrecorded. Longtime readers here know we like to bring some of them into focus when we can – good and bad. This moment was frozen by Rob Brownell this morning on Marsh Creek Road in downtown Clayton, around 8:30 a.m. to be…