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…
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…