Spike In Opioid Deaths Troubles County Health Officials
In Contra Costa, data from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) shows 52 reported deaths in 2017 were due to opioid-related overdoses, including prescription painkillers and street drugs such as heroin. The number of similar deaths reported in 2018 jumped to 81. “Our data do not show exactly why there was an increase in…
Scammers Thank Locals For Their Donations; Some Fighting Back – Creatively
It is apparent that you’re not listening. We’ve written countless times about the many scams out there today. On their face, they would seem rather obvious and easy to defeat – but on the contrary, they’re working. Danville residents recently donated $100,000 to their cause, and police there admit there is little they can do…
Another Katana Off The Street – Concord PD Disarms Wannabe Ninja
On Tuesday, the Concord Police Department arrested a burglary suspect in downtown concord who was carrying a samurai sword at the time of his arrest. Concord Police said an observant officer (on only her second unsupervised day on the beat) recognized the suspect and made contact, placing the suspect under arrest and confiscating the replica…
The Sunday Scintillator
What a day. Gorgeous out. You can walk without feeling your lungs are going to spontaneously combust. We have coffee up instead of iced tea. Things are looking better on the weather front. Attempting to track down a couple of loose ends from last night/early this morning. We can say without reservation that people seem…
Heat Making Machines, People Cranky – Gas Sign Having Trouble With Addition
We’re presuming reader Lily Campanile was out looking for a fill-up when she came across this sign in Clayton today, the electronic display apparently suffering from the effects of heat exhaustion. Humans are also falling victim to the heat as temperatures push to and past the century mark throughout the 24/680. We’ve heard of the…
The Sunday Speculator
Up with the crows this morning as a murder of the vocal buggers settled on the eave above our laureled heads and proceeded to serenade each other, and us, previously aslumber in our our bed chamber on our one day of sloth. Sunday is a day of relaxation for us, so ordained in some religious…
Danville Woman Identified As Victim Of Fiery Highway 24 Crash
Family and friends have identified a 20-year-old Danville woman as the victim of a fiery, single-car crash east of the Saint Stephens Drive on-ramp in Orinda last week. Friends Cassidie Abello died in the crash. A GoFundMe account built to raise money for Abello’s funeral expenses has so far garnered more than $6,000 for those…
Car Burglars Back At Work Monday; Locals Continue To Donate To Their Cause
Some folks may still be enjoying some summer vacation time off but area burglars are hard at work Monday – and reaping rewards for their dedication. Police in Danville are looking for a hard-working crew in a black Chrysler 300 SRT who struck at least twice in the Rose Garden Village Shopping Center parking lot…
Contra Costa Health Services Reminds Residents To Prepare For Weekend Heat
From the County’s Health Services Department: With temperatures over 100 degrees expected in much of Contra Costa County this weekend, Contra Costa Health Services reminds all residents to take steps to stay safe and healthy in the heat. Stay inside in an air-conditioned space during the hottest parts of the day, if possible. Indoor, air-conditioned…
San Ramon PD Searching For Serial Tagger In Anti-Social Shirt
San Ramon police would like a word with this gentleman. They say he left his mark at three different spots in San Ramon last weekend and a Banksy he is not. Police ask if you know who this is that you pitch a call to their dispatch center at 925-973-2779.