CalTrans Crew Cleans Up Walnut Creek Encampment Site Wednesday
California Department of Transportation contractors moved in to clean up an encampment under the Olympic Boulevard offramp from southbound I680 in Walnut Creek Wednesday, carting off two truckloads of debris after giving the site’s occupants time to move out. Neighbors who have complained of cut fencing, trash, prohibited vehicular traffic and other behavior associated with…
Out And About With The Night People Tuesday
On patrol in the 24/680 and meeting folks unfazed by the weather, talking with readers either hunkered down at home or risking exposure to the elements. We’ll be Flashing any stories that develop. It’s feeling a little burglar-ish out there… Armed Robbery, 7Eleven, 1248 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek Two armed suspects, cash taken.
Crew Of 10 Suspected Jewel Thieves Deterred By Sun Valley Mall Security Tuesday
A crew of 10 hammer-wielding thieves entered the Sun Valley Mall in Concord and reportedly approached at least one mall jewelry store before they were turned away by mall security. The group, believed to be comprised of young males wearing ski masks, hoodies, and gloves entered the mall shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, arriving in…
Do We HAVE To Caution You About That Drinking And Driving Thing?
Tis the Season and all but some folks are getting a tad jollier than most and paying the price. Usual cautionary language about drinking and motoring as there can be consequences… as some are finding out tonight.
Thanksgiving Day Ram Raid Reported At Pleasant Hill Kohl’s Store
Our anticipated Thanksgiving truce doesn’t last long as thieves use a stolen vehicle to batter down the front doors of the Kohl’s store on Monument Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, making off with jewelry and other items. Initial reports are that Hispanic male suspects in hoodies and masks entered the store after battering down the front…
Danville Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Burglaries In Moraga, Danville
Moraga Police have arrested a Danville man in connection with a series of residential burglaries plaguing the neighborhood near the Moraga Country Club. Golf clubs and golf equipment were being stolen, investigators said. Officers were able to locate video evidence of the suspect and his vehicle near the time of one of the burglaries, according…
“Did The Shepherd Make It?” “Lady Of The Light,” “Bip Me, Baby”
Quite the week with positions on the Oddities Bingo Card filling up quickly. And that’s just the stuff that made it into print. Because as you may suspect there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of our Little Local News Shop – much of it just not ready or suitable for prime time. Back…
One Injured In Martinez Refinery Mishap Sunday
A county health hazardous materials team was readied for a response to the Martinez Renewable Fuels (Marathon Refinery) facility after a furnace flared and burned a worker trying to shut it down. CCH briefly issued a public health advisory for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde after the 12:30am incident, but that advisory was quickly lifted…
Police Investigating Convoluted “Proxy Robbery” Kidnap In San Ramon Saturday
UPDATE: Provided Nov. 21 by San Ramon PD “After further investigation, it appears the suspects approached the victim to commit a fake jewelry scam. Based on a language barrier, the victim believed something more nefarious was going on, so he went to the banks to withdraw money. There were no apparent threats or weapons were…