Grass Fires Spark Up In Pacheco, Martinez Monday
Some grass fires have been reported burning up along SR4 in Pacheco. Appear to be multiple starts with a fresh report coming in for a blaze along I680 North at Marina Vista.
Motorcyclist Killed In Clayton Crash Sunday
A motorcyclist was killed on Marsh Creek Road near Three Springs Road in the City of Clayton Sunday, firefighters finding the rider down at 9:09 p.m. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters found the rider down on the road at that location. The person was declared dead at the scene. Police said the motorcycle…
Sunday In The Numbers
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CHP Investigating Fatality On SR-242 Thursday
Investigators responded to reports of a possible pedestrian down in the southbound lanes of SR-242 just north of Gregory Boulevard Thursday, recovering a body at that location. Officers are attempting to determine how the person came to be on the freeway. The discovery was made at approximately 11:33 p.m. and officers were reportedly talking with…
Bicyclist Injured By Concord Hit And Run Driver Wednesday
Concord police are looking for the driver of a black 2015-16 Honda Civic which kept going north on I680 after striking a bicyclist at Diamond Boulevard and Willow Pass Road Wednesday. The collision was reported at 9:44 p.m. Police closed the location of the crash for several hours Wednesday in order to facilitate their investigation.…
“Someday, Kid, Your Name’ll Be In Lights…”
… and it looks like today’s the day. Born to stardom – and to some friends of ours. Congrats!
Robbery Crew Makes Off With Cash, Merchandise In Lafayette Early Saturday
A crew of armed robbers robbed the 7Eleven store at 3347 Mt. Diablo Boulevard early Saturday, brandishing guns and making off with several hundred dollars in cash and store merchandise. The trio, all armed with handguns, struck at 12:53 a.m. No injuries were reported. They were believed to have been driving a 2017 Model Nissan…
Air And Ground Search For Suspected Burglar Suspended In Lafayette-Walnut Creek
A sizable police presence is in place and searching for a suspected burglar believed to have made his way into a home in the area of El Curtola Boulevard and Juanita Drive Friday night. The suspect, described only as a black male in dark clothing, is believed to have entered a home and taken items…
Injury Crash Closes Rheem Boulevard At Glorietta Wednesday
A serious injury crash believed to have involved at least two vehicles led to a rescue effort for one driver and closure of Rheem Boulevard at Glorietta on Wednesday. One car was reported on its side after striking a pole at the key intersection. Life-saving measures were undertaken for one of the motorists, reported to…
Bumpy Saturday In The 24/680 – Will Sunday Fare Better?
Saturday was a busy one for newshounds, first responders, tow truck operators and emergency room personnel called upon to patch up the injured. And there were injured to be patched. A review of our Flash Alert logs (don’t know what that is, yet? Check out the link at the top of our page.) was a…