Fatal Crash In Concord Tuesday
As we reported last night (Tuesday, Nov. 1), a 79-year-old man was killed after losing control of his car at Oak Grove Road and Treat Boulevard and crashing. The lone occupant of the vehicle was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing and then finding the crash on northbound Treat Boulevard at approximately 7:52…
Sawzall Crew Bagged In San Ramon
At 3:15 a.m., prime Witching Hour around these parts lately, San Ramon police officers stopped a van for expired registration during a further examination (lo and behold) located a car jack, sawzall and amputated catalytic converter. We’ve been writing about these guys lately and the local PDs have been scooping them up when they can…
Lafayette Home Damaged By Fire Thursday
An apparent car fire at a residence in the 3600 block of Nordstrom Lane in the Happy Valley neighborhood spread to the home early Thursday morning, damaging the structure. The blaze, reported at 12:42 a.m., drew a sizable response from Lamorinda fire departments. Police officers searched the residence to warn occupants of the blaze as…
Double Shooting In Concord Sunday
Two people were shot and seriously wounded after gunfire broke out in the 1600 block of Haller Court Sunday. The shooting was reported at approximately 10 p.m. Police and fire department personnel are at the scene and police are apparently canvassing for witnesses and evidence. Neighbors contacting this site said they heard a flurry of…
Concord’s Imperial Palace Burns – Again
A shuttered Concord restaurant burst into flames – again – early Friday morning. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. at the building in the area of Willow Pass Road and Fry Way, triggering a heavy response from firefighters. Roving lensman Craig Cannon said the old Imperial Restaurant started burning about 4a.m. and was still burning…
“They’ll Never Spot Us… This Is Lo-Vis Canary Yellow.”
We’ve been getting reports of a “Banana Yellow Dodge Challenger” with “phased” racing stripes spotted leaving the scene of recent thefts/holdups. Thanks to some good work by the San Pablo police department the car was stopped, two occupants arrested and we were able to learn what “phased” racing stripes look like after an armed robbery…
Arrest Made In Walnut Creek Attempted Murder Case
A 17 year old Concord resident is in custody at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Monday, facing charges of attempted homicide after a teen party fueled by attendees lured by social media went awry. On Sunday, October 16, Walnut Creek police detectives, with the assistance of the Contra Costa Central County SWAT Team, served…
Fatal Crash In Martinez Saturday
A motorcyclist died at Alhambra and Truitt avenues Saturday after apparently losing control of his Harley Davidson and colliding with a Jeep. The unidentified rider was thrown from his bike at approximately 7:30 p.m., striking his head on the ground some distance away. Witnesses said he was wearing a small, “half helmet” at the time.…
Rollover Injury Crash Closes Crow Canyon Road In San Ramon Saturday
A serious injury crash closed Crow Canyon Road at Deerwood Saturday, officials giving no estimated time for the roadway to re-open. The crash was reported at approximately 1:30 p.m. San Ramon PD’s major traffic accident investigation team are at the scene, Due to the severity of injuries sustained in this collision, citing “severe injuries” suffered…
Brentwood Man Arrested For Striking, Killing Pedestrian In Walnut Creek – Leaving The Scene
Walnut Creek police announced an arrest in the hit-and-run case which resulted in the death of popular business owner Chung Thuy Lee in the city the evening of October 1. Arck Marquez Ramirez Jr., 29, of Brentwood, was arrested for allegedly striking Lee as she attempted to cross N. California Boulevard and Civic Drive –…