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…
Semi-Great Expectations; Weaponized Bots; And Ring Camera Cops
Something’s afoot. There’s an unsettled tension in the air. Trust us, we’re good at sussing out these things. Being inquisitive types by nature we started asking around, getting answers we expected and some we did not: Midterms, Ukraine, Slick Saudi oil deals, rising costs and lowered expectations – political gymnastics surpassing even the wildest conceivable…
“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…
Health Advisory Lifted In Crockett
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has lifted a health advisory in Crockett after air readings taken during the past two days no longer detected hydrogen sulfide in the air coming from the Crockett Wastewater Treatment Plant. The health department will continue to monitor the situation even though we are lifting the advisory.…
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 –…
Castro Valley Catalytic Converter Caper Ends In Pleasant Hill Wednesday
Four men suspected of firing on a Castro Valley homeowner who interrupted them as they were attempting to steal his catalytic converter fled to the 24/680 early Wednesday before managing to give local officers the slip. The unidentified homeowner was hit twice in the leg, according to information released by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.…
Woman Flees From Police In Lafayette – Crashes At 24/680 Split
A car stopped by police on eastbound Highway 24 in Lafayette Wednesday abruptly sped away, crashing in the 24/680 interchange and briefly closing the freeway to traffic. The incident was reported shortly after noon after police stopped a gold sedan on eastbound Highway 24 at Pleasant Hill Road. Police gave chase after the car sped…