Fatal Crash In Concord Tuesday
A 2-car crash at Kirker Pass and Hess Road left one person dead and another critically injured Tuesday, the wreck forcing closure of Kirker Pass Road and severely impacting traffic throughout the area. The crash was reported at 5:24 p.m. and quickly expanded as motorists reported a vehicle on fire and serious injuries. One person…
Aftermath Of Concord Fire Flurry Sunday
Readers responded to our alerts of a rash of fires originating from a home on Crestwood Court in Concord on Sunday, that fire sparking others. Firefighters arrived to find the home’s garage fully engulfed in flame, along with a family car. Within minutes the blaze had extended into the residence and spread to nearby vegetation.…
Garage, Car Burning In Concord Sunday; Evacuations Underway
Firefighters are arriving on scene of what started as a garage fire in the 1800 block of Crestwood Court in Concord on Sunday, police and firefighters evacuating neighboring residents as the blaze appeared to spread. There are no initial reports of injuries. The fire was reported at 5:07pm and a 2nd Alarm requested shortly afterward.…
Police Activity In Walnut Creek/Alamo Thursday; One Detained
Sheriff’s deputies assess one half of a suspected burglary team who ran from them earlier this afternoon. This man was eventually cornered in a church parking lot in Walnut Creek and was taken to a local hospital for observation. His alleged partner was reportedly spotted in Alamo and police are following up leads there.
Person Struck, Seriously Injured By Train In Downtown Martinez Wednesday
Train versus pedestrian incident under investigation in Martinez tonight after a person was struck and seriously injured at the Amtrak station, 601 Marina Vista. The incident was reported at 7:57p.m. and some road access has been restricted as investigators work to determine events.
Bike Party No Party For Much Of Lamorinda Friday
A change-up in routes taken by a large group of bicyclists through Lamorinda Friday raised concerns of a crash ultimately realized by participants – along with the blood pressure of traffic-weary commuters caught behind the colorful mass of partying bikers. The rolling Bike Party – an organized, regularly scheduled but impromptu meet-up of cyclists hoping…
Two Stabbed In Concord After Apparent Dispute Over Gang Graffiti Tuesday
Two people were stabbed multiple times after an apparent dispute about spray painted gang graffiti touched off a fight between four people in the area of Willow Pass Road and the Highway 242 overpass. The two victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of multiple wounds shortly after calls for help began to come…
Walnut Creek Walgreens Robbed Monday
Two men approached a cashier at the Walgreens store, 2995 Ygnacio Valley Road, produced a note saying they were armed and demanded cash from the register – which they apparently were handed. The two masked black male suspects gathered up a small amount of money and apparently some candy and walked out of the business.…
Drift Smoke From Benicia Refinery Fire/Martinez Flaring Event Raising Eyebrows Monday
Black drift smoke from an apparent fire at the Benicia Valero refinery and an apparent release from the Martinez Refining Company had fire and air quality officials scrambling early Monday morning while residents fretted about the source of the smoke and any potential impacts. Contra Costa Health has dispatched a HazMat team to Martinez to…
Serious Injury Crash At Alamo Roundabout Saturday
One person suffered serious injuries in a rollover crash through the Alamo roundabout in front of Alamo Plaza on Saturday. The crash was reported at 5:53pm with witnesses reporting a Toyota Highlander rolling several times before coming to rest as shown. The unidentified driver was briefly trapped in the car but was eventually extricated and…