Shots Fired In Blackhawk Sunday – Suspect Allegedly Tries To Run Down Officers – Captured
Law enforcement officers have reportedly tracked and apprehended a suspect who allegedly attempted to run down two police officers in Blackhawk Sunday. Police were looking for a 2015 Nissan Sentra with front-end damage and its rear window possible shattered immediately after the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. The car was reportedly located in the…
Election 2020: How’s Democracy Working For You So Far?
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
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
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
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…
Man Killed Leaping From Freeway To Elude Pursuing Officers In Concord Wednesday
A man pursued by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s deputies ran from the wreckage of his overturned car after crashing on SR242 near westbound SR4 Wednesday, leaping from the freeway overpass and sustaining mortal injuries after landing on Arnold Industrial Drive below. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. as the unidentified occupant of the car…
Allegation Of Public Corruption In Moraga Proves Unfounded, DA Says – Who Is Behind It?
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Recently, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office became aware of a website allegedly run by “Citizens for a Fair East Bay” with false and misleading information regarding town officials in the Town of Moraga and our Office’s involvement with these officials. (Editor’s Note: In…
One Dead In Martinez Crash Sunday
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…
Serial Robber Keeps Trying – In San Ramon Valley And Elsewhere, Apparently
Earlier today, Friday, the pictured gentleman attempted to rob two banks in San Ramon, according to police. Investigators say the man is also suspected of attempting robberies at several other banks in the area, including branches in Danville, Dublin, and Mountain View. In most of the cases he appeared to approach businesses or victims on…
Moragans, Oakley Resident Arrested In Human Trafficking Case Wednesday
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…