Armed Robbery Outside Sun Valley Mall Under Investigation Saturday
A man was robbed of his watch, wallet and other personal items by an armed robber who confronted him outside Sun Valley Mall Saturday. The incident, reported at approximately 12:40 p.m., happened very quickly with an armed man stepping out of a white Nissan and demanding the victim’s personal belongings while brandishing a pistol of…
Walnut Creek Rolex Robbery Rattles Residents Thursday
A local couple was surprised by a group of armed robbers in downtown Walnut Creek Thursday, surrendering a Rolex watch, wallet and other items when the thieves confronted them on Locust Street at approximately 3:37 p.m. The three suspects, described only as three black males, were observed leaving the area in a grey sedan –…
Fatal Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision In Danville Thursday
A 32-year-old woman walking in the area of Camino Tassajara and Wood Ranch Road was struck and killed by a car at approximately 8:06 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The victim was identified by Contra Costa County coroner’s deputies as Joyce Huang of Danville. Investigators remained at the scene of the collision for several hours,…
Suspect In Alexis Gabe Disappearance Killed During Arrest Attempt In Washington State
The ex-boyfriend of Alexis Gabe, Marshall Curtis Jones, was killed yesterday (June 1, 2022) by members of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force as they attempted to arrest him in Washington. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after allegedly charging at officers with a knife. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed a…
Concord Man Arrested After Gunfire In Downtown Danville Sunday
A 20-year-old Concord man was arrested after allegedly firing several shots during an altercation in downtown Danville early Sunday morning. Police responded to the area of Hartz Avenue and Diablo after receiving reports of a man firing a gun outside bars in the area shortly after 1 a.m. Readers contacting this site reported hearing gunshots…
Police Pursue Suspected Package Thieves Into Canyon Tuesday
Sleepy little Moraga got a little less sleepy again Tuesday after a car occupied by suspected package thieves roared along St. Mary’s Road and on into Canyon before it was abandoned on Pinehurst Road Tuesday. This is very fresh but we believe local police were tracking an Audi with two people aboard suspected of package…
Smoky Grass Fire Burns Outside San Ramon Monday
A fire, possible sparked by a downed power line and driven by wind, has scorched approximately 90 acres of grassland near Highland and Camino Tassajara roads in Tassajara Monday. The fire, battled by crews from throughout the 24/680, forced the closure of some roads but caused no apparent injuries as this is written (3:30 p.m.).
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…