Two-Alarm Fire Burning In Concord Friday
Two-alarm grass fire burning across MOTCO property in Concord with crews, dozers etc. accessing from Willow Pass Ct. We were at six acres but we think we’re beyond that now… UPDATE: Forward progress of this fire was stopped at Willow Pass with no damage to structures. Approximately 20 acres scorched but this blaze is contained…
Another Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision Reported In Rossmoor Wednesday
Readers in Rossmoor are abuzz over another serious injury auto vs pedestrian collision currently under investigation at Ptarmigan and Tice Creek drives. Investigators are currently at the scene 1:10 p.m. Reports that the victim died as a result of their injuries could not be immediately confirmed – and we do hope that is not the…
Man Shot In El Sobrante Wednesday
Bay Station deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a residence in the 5100 block of Argyle Road in El Sobrante early Wednesday after receiving a report of a shooting in the area. Officers arrived in the area at approximately 1:27 a.m. and found the victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. A CHP helicopter landed and took…
Twist In Grizzly Peak Murder Case: Concord Transient Shot, Killed In Concord
In an odd twist to a startling case originally thought to be focused in Alameda County, a man found shot, wrapped in plastic and left near the Tilden Park Steam Trains has now been identified as a transient killed after an altercation in a Concord homeless camp. The news, released without preamble by Concord police…
Sheriff Sending Used Ballistic Armor, Helmets To Ukraine
From the Office of the Sheriff: The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is one of numerous California law enforcement agencies that recently donated unused and expired safety equipment to Ukraine. This came after a request from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), which has been in contact with the Ukrainian Consulate…
Body Found Dumped In Tilden Park Sunday
Investigators are sealing off an area of hillside off Grizzly Peak Road in Tilden Park Sunday after passersby reported seeing someone roll a body wrapped in plastic off the side of the road. Oakland police said in a statement Monday that officers located a wounded man just after 7:15 p.m. on Grizzly Peak Boulevard about…
Shots Fired Outside Sun Valley Mall Saturday
Witnesses reported hearing several shots fired, apparently from a passing car, in the parking lot of the Sun Valley Mall in Concord Saturday night. No one was believed to have been hit though arriving officers reportedly found bullet casings, live rounds and at least two cars with bullet damage in the parking lot. Witnesses reported…
Police Activity In Danville Friday
Readers in Danville lit us up around 2 p.m. Friday after a caravan of police cars raced to a home Creekview Place in answer to what we suspect was an interrupted residential burglary in the area. We’re withholding specific addresses as the situation is currently tactical with a number of police taking up positions around…
Lafayette Burglary – Moraga Pursuit Tuesday
Two apparently separate incidents kept Lamorinda police busy and affected residents on edge Tuesday, with burglars intent on plying their trade and residents intent on stopping them. The first incident kicked off shortly after 1 p.m. when a suspected car burglar sped away from officers and out Moraga Way, hitting at least one car in…
Heavy Fire Burns Structure In Orinda Monday
Firefighters battled a structure fire in the area of Normandy and Ridge lanes late Monday night. Early reports were that all occupants of a home in the area are out and safe. Initial calls started to come in around 10:45 p.m. with first reports saying a hillside behind a home in the area was burning,…