Walnut Creek PD Releases Body Worn Camera Footage Of Febr. 26 Officer-Involved Shooting
ADVISORY: This post contains body-worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting in Walnut Creek, Calif. Viewer discretion advised: Walnut Creek police Thursday released body-worn camera (BWC) footage of a fatal shooting involving their officers and a local man reportedly acting suspiciouslyin the area of Buena Vista and Alvarado avenues the evening of Febr. 26. In…
Red And Blue Lights For “Mini Bright”
A suspected serial tagger and alleged robber who left his moniker spray painted on cars and homes in Walnut Creek was arrested by Walnut Creek police Wednesday – believed responsible for more than 30 vandalism incidents in Walnut Creek and surrounding cities. Police reported that their suspect, 45-year-old Brandon Staples of Walnut Creek, was transported…
A Little Late, A Little Short On Details. But…
We’ve noted the very noticeable air activity in our skies lately and guessed at the whirlies’ intent and purpose but, as most of you know, the police have gone dark in terms of providing timely public information, making coverage of breaking news very difficult indeed. Apparently, at about 4:40 p.m. on April 2 – which…
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Extinguished In Concord Tuesday
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames in an apartment in the 4900 block of Clayton Road on Tuesday, arriving to find a fire well underway and quickly upgrading the blaze to 2-alarms. Neighbors reported seeing someone engaging the blaze with a fire extinguisher shortly after it was reported at 6pm, someone believed to…
The Local Yodel: Pink Slip Blues; Quakey Wake ‘Ups; Flip Floppin’ Fans
With all that’s happening on and off-planet in recent days we were tempted to release our inner Screamin’ Demons and address the hypocrisy and addled nonsense and off-world exploration riffling across the country – but we’re holding back in favor of letting you all weigh in on that if you wish. Instead, we’ll drill down…
Man Dies Following Fight At Concord Elementary School Wednesday
A 62-year-old Concord man died following a fight in the parking lot of Sun Terrace Elementary School, 2448 Floyd Lane in Concord, at around 5:20 p.m.in Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was subsequently identified as Sione Filimoehala, 62 of Concord. Officers responding to reports of a fight involving several adults in the front parking lot of…
RickRolling Hooters Signage Celebrates April Fools’ Day!
The bankrupt but “transitioning” Atlanta-based Hooters restaurant chain has expressed interest in establishing an East Bay location for some time – and appeared to have settled on a Walnut Creek location – until you dig a little deeper. A professionally printed rendering of the latest Hooters location appeared on the hardscaped footprint of the old…
Driver Killed In Highway 24 Crash Tuesday
A motorist was killed when their car veered off westbound Highway 24 at Acalanes and struck a tree or other obstruction in Lafayette Tuesday. The crash was reported at approximately 5:16p.m. Rescuers found the driver, subsequently identified as James Richardson, 45 of San Leandro, pinned and unresponsive in the wreckage of his car and rendered…
Early-Morning Crash In Walnut Creek Tuesday
Our Nighthawk cameraman in Walnut Creek found this crash at Ygnacio and La Casa Via early Tuesday morning and, though it looked bad, we were happy to learn no one was seriously injured. And, yes, if you must crash doing it within easy reach of the local hospital would have its advantages. The crash was…
Walnut Creek Prepares To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers April 1
Fans of leaf blowers vow to continue using the gassy machines Walnut Creek city officials have vowed to ban April 1 – a scenario which, if borne out, could make the city the latest civic battleground over a device naysayers have labeled “Satan’s Whistle.” Love ’em or loathe ’em the city says they won’t be…