Election 2020: How’s Democracy Working For You So Far?

Election 2020: How’s Democracy Working For You So Far?

Government NEWS24-680
Oct 14, 2020 8

As citizens we have a keen interest in how our co-Americans are responding to our current election and, as far as we can tell so far, people are stoked. It’s California, after all. County elections officials report that an estimated 100,000 ballots have been returned to their offices for tally so far – a benchmark…

Grass Fire Burns In Moraga Sunday

Grass Fire Burns In Moraga Sunday

Police/Fire NEWS24-680
Oct 11, 2020 22

An estimated 30+ acres of grassland burned in the area of Irvine Drive in Moraga Sunday with firefighters committing both aerial and ground assets in an effort to stamp out the blaze. Fire district personnel reported the blaze appeared to have started when a resident in the area attempted to clear weeds from their property.…

One Dead In Highway 4 Crash In Martinez Saturday

One Dead In Highway 4 Crash In Martinez Saturday

Police/Fire NEWS24-680
Oct 10, 2020 4

A 26-year-old Richmond woman was ejected and died in a crash on eastbound Highway 4 at the McEwen Road on-ramp in Martinez Saturday. The California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa Division, said in a post that the crash occurred at about 3:02 p.m. when a 2014 Nissan Maxima left the roadway on the south side of…

Political Rallies/Protests Take To Lamorinda Overpasses Friday

Political Rallies/Protests Take To Lamorinda Overpasses Friday

Local Scene NEWS24-680
Oct 9, 2020 23

Two groups took to highly visible locations in Lamorinda Friday to make their political beliefs known, one coming out to express support for the Biden/Harris presidential ticket on the St. Stephens overpass in Orinda while a group opposed to the current president and racism took position a little further east on the El Curtola Bridge…

One Dead In Martinez Crash Sunday

One Dead In Martinez Crash Sunday

Police/Fire NEWS24-680
Oct 4, 2020 1

At about 3:04 am Sunday, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a solo vehicle collision on HWY-4 westbound, just east of Pine Street. Upon the arrival of emergency personnel and CHP officers, it was determined that a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by an unidentified male, had left the roadway on the north side of HWY-4…

Moragans, Oakley Resident Arrested In Human Trafficking Case Wednesday

Moragans, Oakley Resident Arrested In Human Trafficking Case Wednesday

Police/Fire NEWS24-680
Oct 1, 2020 22

From the Moraga Police Department: MORAGA, CA – As a result of complaints received over the past few months regarding possible human trafficking and other illegal activity involving a residence in Moraga, the Moraga Police Department began an investigation into the allegations.   Based upon information developed during the investigation, Moraga Police subsequently obtained a…