Pedestrian Killed In Meadow Lane Collision Friday
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on Meadow Lane near Monument Boulevard in Concord on Friday – possibly while attempting to cross the road. The unidentified victim was reported down and unresponsive at approximately 8pm, police closing down the area for several hours to conduct their investigation. No details were available as…
San Ramon’s Brass Door Closes Softly; Last Toasts On Christmas Eve
San Ramon’s Brass Door restaurant – an extended dining room for local families in search of a prime rib dinner and a friendly place to celebrate a special occasion since the end of World War II – is calling it quits, its owners have announced. The homey venue is planning to go out in style,…
Window-Smash Burglars Ransack Danville’s Lottie’s Creamery
Burglars struck Danville’s Lottie’s Creamery on Sunday. The business owner reports the loss of their cash register, weekend deposits, and “some equipment” essential to their business.
Pleasanton Driver Arrested For Vehicular Manslaughter, Suspicion Of DUI After Fatal Crash In San Ramon Saturday
As reported Saturday, a catastrophic high-speed crash at Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon claimed the life of a 41-year-old Castro Valley woman and ended with the arrest of a 28-year-old Pleasanton resident whose Tesla Model 3 was reportedly traveling at “missile speed” when it impacted the victim’s Ford Bronco. The Tesla driver, 28-year-old Badal Dholaria,…
Barricaded Suspect Found Dead In Concord Home Sunday
A suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting someone with a firearm barricaded himself in his home in the 2600 block of Ward Way in Concord Sunday, resisting police commands to exit the residence before ultimately taking his own life inside the residence. The unidentified individual first came to police attention at 10:44 a.m. Sunday, with someone…
Major Injury Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Sunday
Roving lensmen capture haunting image of a crash on westbound Highway 24 east of Camino Pablo this mornin and we’re sorry to report that major injuries were incurred. The driver had to be extricated with passersby pitching in to help. The crash was reported at approximately 8 a.m. when a silver sedan collided with a…
Mother Arrested On Suspicion Of Daughter’s Murder In Martinez Tuesday
Reports of an altercation at an apartment complex in the 100 block of Fig Tree Lane in Martinez on Tuesday brought police to the scene of an apparent stabbing with a woman down in the parking lot when police arrived. Officers initiated lifesaving measures until the arrival of firefighters and the victim was transported to…
More Plywood In Lafayette – Burglars Continue To Raid Lamorinda Businesses
More reports of burglaries and attempted burglaries continue to filter in to this site as people report more glass-shattering, safe-wrangling burglaries by thieves apparently unafraid of security cameras and alarms. Latest victims of the “hard burglary” trend raising eyebrows and anger levels from Lamorinda to Walnut Creek and beyond appear to be Zoonies candies in…
Wet Roads And Overnight Police Action Gum Up The 24/680 Thursday
This rainfall – which by all reports will be with us for a while – is great for our gardens but it’s playing hell with our roadways. If you’re on one, we don’t have to tell you it’s pretty slidy out there and people are crashing into things. Eastbound Highway 24 was crawling through Orinda…
Orinda BevMo Robbed Saturday
Latest in a series of uncharacteristically violent thefts to shock Lamorinda was recorded Saturday as thieves struck at the Orinda Beverages and More store at 6 Camino Pablo in Orinda. Members of this site’s Flash Alert network reported police activity at the store at around noon, with reports the thieves left the scene in a…