San Ramon Walgreens Robber Demanded Opioid, Police Say
The lone gunman who entered the San Ramon Valley Boulevard Walgreens store early Wednesday put his pistol on the pharmacy counter and demanded Buprenorphine, an opioid used to treat opioid addiction and pain, according to police. Investigators said the armed robber entered the store at 8:03 a.m., produced the gun and made off with about…
The News Must Go On – And It Does! We Catch Up…
Prior to taking a little time off we put a picture of the above vehicle, shown on the left, then believed to be a Volkswagen Passat and used in a Lafayette armed robbery, out to the readership for a little armchair detective work and – once again – you guys came through like the champs…
Orinda Teen In Custody After Allegedly Assaulting Worker At Moraga Taco Bell Sunday
An Orinda teen who allegedly assaulted a worker at the Moraga Taco Bell location on Moraga Road Sunday is in custody and facing a charge of aggravated assault after witnesses said he jumped the counter at the business and began throwing punches. The unnamed worker was hospitalized as a result of the assault, according to…
Stolen Car Prompts Chase On Boyd Road In Pleasant Hill, Ends In Arrests Thursday
Neighbors living along Boyd Road in Pleasant Hill got an up close and personal view of police procedure Thursday after an attempt to corral a parolee resulted in a chase, arrests, and recovery of a firearm. Pleasant Hill Police Sgt. Janayla Pierson confirmed numerous accounts from neighbors and readers in the area around 8:30 p.m.…
Suspected Walnut Creek Yoga Studio Thief Identified
Walnut Creek police investigators say Christopher Newton has been identified as a suspect in a theft of purse at a Yoga studio in Walnut Creek in June 2017 and subsequent fraudulent credit card charges in Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg and San Francisco. Newton has warrants from three Bay Area jurisdictions related to fraud and Identity Theft,…
Locals Buzzing About Rossmoor Bank Robbery Monday
Witnesses contacting this site said three men – who announced to customers and bank employees that they were armed – robbed the Wells Fargo bank branch at Rossmoor Monday, ordering customers to the floor and escaping with a “small” but unspecified amount of money. Information obtained by NEWS24/680 is that the three, who witnesses said…
Motorcyclist Killed; Bicyclists Hit In Separate, Apparent Hit-Run Crashes In SR Valley Wednesday
A lone motorcyclist was killed and two bicyclists injured in separate crashes in the San Ramon Valley Wednesday night. Passersby observed a male motorcyclist lying in the crosswalk at Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley Road around 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, unresponsive and with an apparent head injury. Witnesses reported seeing the man’s helmet in the roadway…
Errant Driver Nails The Martinez Martini Plaque Thursday; Drinkers Everywhere Shudder As One
A treasured bit of local history gave way to modern life Thursday after a car slammed into a plaque marking the birthplace of one of Martinez’ greatest contributions to society – the Martini. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m., not far from the Martinez police offices, and the car struck the bronze plaque and stone…
Contra Costa’s Top Prosecutor Resigns; Pleads No Contest To Single Perjury Charge
In one swift move Contra Costa County’s top prosecutor resigned his post after agreeing to plead no contest to a single count of perjury – all part of a plea arrangement struck as the State Attorney General moved to prosecute him for diverting $66,000 in campaign funds to pay for personal expenses. Hours after State…
“Forty Acres, Two Burros, And An Old Tractor”
Graciously submitted by a reader and, we thought, an admirable capture of our local look and feel – still. Now, what are those two burros saying?