Fatal Crash Reported On Kirker Pass Road Monday
An Oakley man was killed on Kirker Pass Road Monday after his vehicle was cut in two in a collision with a power pole, ejecting the driver. The crash was reported at 3:39 p.m., near the intersection of Clearbrook Drive. Contra Costa County Coroner’s officials identified the driver as Joshua Butler, 30. Multiple witnesses notified…
Fatal Crash Closes I680 South Of Sunol
Two people are dead and several others injured after a crash was reported on southbound I680 at the Sunol Boulevard offramp Monday. The crash, involving at least one car with two women aboard, was reported off the road at 2:35 p.m. A coroner’s response has been requested. There were eight people in the car at…
One Shot In Concord Home Sunday
A Concord man was shot and wounded by an assailant, possibly known to the victim, who entered the victim’s home on Woodland Drive and opened fire Sunday night. The shooting was reported at approximately 6:36 p.m.
Fatal Crash On Highway 4 In Martinez Sunday Leads To DUI/Manslaughter Charges
A car with a woman and her two children aboard plunged off westbound Highway 4 west of Morello on Sunday, killing one child, critically injuring the other and sending the woman to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash was reported at 12:01 a.m. with passersby scrambling to lend assistance, a Concord woman…
Santa’s Elves Revert To Plan B After Broadway Plaza Camera Theft
The lineup of parents and kids waiting for a picture with Santa in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza was a little tense Saturday after thieves made off with Santa’s camera and cash. The wait for a family photo with the jolly fellow was extended as helpers sent away for a replacement camera. Workers and patrons at…
Walnut Creek Police Call Suspicious Death On Camino Verde Circle A Homicide
The death of a 67-year-old man found deceased in his home on Camino Verde Circle in Walnut Creek Nov. 27 is being investigated as a homicide, a department release confirmed Friday. Firefighters called to a residence in the 1900 block of the street found the man’s body inside, determined that his passing appeared suspicious and…
Police Pursuit Though Lamorinda Ends With Arrest At Lafayette BART Wednesday
Bit of activity in Lamorinda overnight as a driver fleeing police blazed a trail from El Sobrante into Lafayette Wednesday night – attracting lots of attention along the way. The man pictured fled from officers on foot after crashing his Dodge van near Lafayette BART, taking off his shirt for reasons unknown and attempting to…
Back Door Burglars At Work In San Ramon Valley Overnight
UPDATE: (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) Our attention was diverted elsewhere overnight but it appears someone returned to the Home Consignment Center in Danville, raided by thieves earlier this month, and smashed their front door. Nothing appears to have been taken but there is the replacement cost for their door. ORIGINAL STORY Burglary crews have been…
Shami Bequest Kicks Off Mt. Diablo Bike Turnout Campaign
A significant bequest from a respected local cyclist killed during a ride in Lafayette has helped push a local effort to fund construction of additional bike turnout lanes on his favorite mountain ride closer to fruition. California State Parks Foundation today announced its Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign has raised $755,090 – exceeding its goal…
Siege On Cleopatra Drive In Pleasant Hill Ends; Former Police Officer In Custody
A two-day long siege of a private residence in the Sherman Acres neighborhood of Pleasant Hill ended with gunfire and shouted commands early Saturday as police tactical officers moved in to take a former Pittsburg police officer into custody after he opened fire on armored cars. Chunliam Nai Saechao, ex-policeman and U.S. Marine, was taken…