Two Rescued After 2-Alarm Fire Flares In Walnut Creek Friday

Two Rescued After 2-Alarm Fire Flares In Walnut Creek Friday

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Jan 12, 2024 3

Two people were rescued from a blaze at a two-story apartment complex in the 1700 block of Countrywood Court in Walnut Creek Friday night, both going to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and other injuries. The fire was reported at 7:59 p.m., quickly going to 2-alarms as firefighters learned two women were believed…

One Dead In Chain Reaction Crash Near Concord Avenue Friday

One Dead In Chain Reaction Crash Near Concord Avenue Friday

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Jan 6, 2024 11

One person was killed in a chain-reaction, 3-car crash on southbound I680 near Concord Avenue in Concord Friday night. The crash occurred at 9:52 p.m. when a black Honda Pilot traveling southbound on I-680 collided with the concrete center divide and came to a stop in traffic. CHP investigators said the driver of a white…

“Interrupted” Burglar Chased Out Of Orinda Saturday

“Interrupted” Burglar Chased Out Of Orinda Saturday

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Jan 6, 2024 10

An Orinda resident arriving home in the 300 block of Dalewood Drive was surprised to see a hoodied gent running from their residence and jumping into a UHaul rental truck at around 10 a.m. Saturday. The resident notified police, who quickly threw a net up for the truck, acquiring it as the driver – described…

Two Found Dead In Moraga Home Wednesday

Two Found Dead In Moraga Home Wednesday

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Jan 3, 2024 10

A call to police requesting a check on the occupants of a Southard Court home led to a grim discovery Wednesday as responding Moraga police officers found the home’s occupants deceased in an upstairs area of the home. The couple was identified by county coroner’s deputies as Brad Triebsch, 60, and his wife Rebekah, 59.…

BART Train Cars De-Rail, Catch Fire In Orinda; Several Injured Monday

BART Train Cars De-Rail, Catch Fire In Orinda; Several Injured Monday

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Jan 1, 2024 23

Two BART cars in an eastbound train traveling between Central Orinda and St. Stephens derailed and caught fire early Monday, prompting a massive emergency response from BART and local police and fire. The incident was reported at approximately 9:12 a.m. Though the incident was in its early stages, officials quickly ramped up their response to…

“Here, Officer… We’ll Only Be a Minute.”

“Here, Officer… We’ll Only Be a Minute.”

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Dec 27, 2023 11

Two suspected car thieves dropped their stolen white Dodge Charger off in the Danville PD parking lot before fleeing on foot following an extended car chase Wednesday night. One man was arrested, another is being sought (11:50pm)… a gun and ski mask was recovered.

Police Pursuit Ends In Lafayette Wednesday

Police Pursuit Ends In Lafayette Wednesday

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Dec 27, 2023 17

Police Activity in Lafayette after a twisty police chase ends at an apartment complex on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Police tailed a suspect believed wanted in connection with some local auto burglaries to this location and are believed to have extracted him from the apartment.

HazMat Scene Declared After Fentanyl Located During San Ramon Car Search

HazMat Scene Declared After Fentanyl Located During San Ramon Car Search

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Dec 27, 2023 16

Two San Ramon police officers were treated for possible exposure to Fentanyl and a HazMat response requested following a car search outside the Diablo Plaza Safeway store in San Ramon Wednesday. The symptoms were reported by the officers following their contact with the drug, found inside a car with an unresponsive driver on board at…

Fire Claims Outbuildings On Arends Lane Friday

Fire Claims Outbuildings On Arends Lane Friday

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Dec 22, 2023

Fire burned through two outbuildings on Arends Lane in Walnut Creek on Thursday, the blaze drawing a swift response from fire crews who shut down Geary Road in both directions to facilitate movement of firefighting apparatus. The blaze was reported shortly after 10 p.m. and was extinguished in under a half hour.

Fatal Crash Reported On Kirker Pass Road Monday

Fatal Crash Reported On Kirker Pass Road Monday

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Dec 18, 2023 16

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…