Happy Birthday To Us, America…
… enjoy the day. But we’ve got work to do.
Crockett-Martinez Folks, Businesses Without Power – Again. Wondering Why…
Along with all those other shortfalls and shortages we’re being asked to contend with this summer is one very important one – electricity – and residents living along the water in northernmost Contra Costa are feeling especially put upon. “Three times in the past week for at least 4 hours each,” one wrote Sunday morning.…
Protestors Turn Out In Walnut Creek Friday
Protest Underway in WalnutCreek tonight as a small but growing group of protestors turned out at Civic Park to make their feelings known… at least 300 people turned out to take part.
Crash Twangs Power Lines, Thousands Lose Power In Crockett, Martinez Wednesday
A crash in the 1300 block of Arnold Drive in Martinez brought down power lines and knocked thousands off the power grid Wednesday. Nearly 5,000 customers were reported to be without power with no estimated time for a repair.
Hyper AND Local: Dewpoints, Garbage, And The Great Prestidigitation
Fought our way up and out of the sinusy cloud that enveloped us at O Early Thirty this morning only to learn from our pals at the National Weather Service (aka N-Dubs) that 60 degree dewpoints had lent the morning its muggy sense of strangulation. It’s always good to know the science behind your discomfort,…
Is That You, Banksy? Roads Closed After Martinez Crash Wednesday
It may look like the latest performance art vision of the ever-elusive Banksy but this crash was no wall art stencil as the occupants of a home in the 2000 block of Alhambra Avenue quickly learned Wednesday. The driver of this vehicle left their mark – and their car – stuck in the side of…
Automotive Assault On Lafayette Power Pole Darkens Big Chunk Of Lamorinda
Another craven assault on an unsuspecting power pole in Lafayette knocked out power to a healthy chunk of Lamorinda Friday. Thankfully, no humans were injured but that pole – at Crest and Middle roads – was definitely the worse for wear. The crash was reported at 2:25 p.m. and PGE crews arrived in the area…
Making Their Cases – District Attorney’s Race Highlights Divisions In Approaches
A hotly contested race between two candidates vying for the county’s top prosecutor seat has hardened existing divisions in local law enforcement and illuminated the stark contrast in approaches to some of the toughest problems facing society today. Whether incumbent Diana Becton survives a challenge by former prosecutor and colleague Mary Knox will have to…
Health Officials Share Guidance On Navigating U.S. Infant Formula Shortage
There continues to be a shortage of infant formula nationwide due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in Michigan. The federal government is currently working on strategies to increase production of formula and help families access existing stock. Compared to other states…
UPDATE: County Removes “Potential Illicit Discharge” From Walnut Creek Channel
From the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: May 20, 2022, Walnut Creek, CA – On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) removed the potential illicit discharge within the Walnut Creek Channel that was reported on May 9, 2022. The discharge was located…