Richmond PD Investigating Major Incident On South 49th Street Friday
Richmond police and investigators sealed off the 400 block of South 49th Street and Cutting Boulevard in Richmond overnight, the scene of an apparently shooting. Details remained very sketchy as police officials declined to discuss what had transpired. The area remained closed off between Cutting and Overend Avenue to S. 50th Street. Neighbors said a…
Overnight Fire Burns In Briones Valley Thursday
Firefighters turned out to put down a wildfire in Briones Valley on Pinole Valley Road near Bear Creek early Thursday. The blaze was reported at approximately 3:37 a.m. A crew remains on scene to provide a fire watch over the burn area. In the end, 10 acres were lost and no structures threatened.
Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Martinez Man Suspected Of Multiple Sex Assaults
From the Office of the Sheriff: Detectives from the Investigation Division of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff served a search warrant on July 7, 2022, at a residence in Martinez. At that time, they arrested 39-year-old Christopher David Owens of Martinez. Detectives identified Owens as the suspect in sexual assaults that occurred…
Vallejo Man Arrested For Macy’s Rolex Smash-And-Grab In Walnut Creek
A 19-year old Vallejo man is in custody following his arrest in connection with the June 18 robbery at the Macy’s in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza. Walnut Creek Police identified Jammoni Simon as one of the suspects in the robbery. Investigators worked to identify the suspect and a warrant was subsequently authored for his arrest.…
Walnut Creek Man Airlifted To Burn Center Tuesday
Neighbors in WalnutCreek (who don’t get our Flash Alerts) startled to see a ConFire helicopter landing at Buena Vista Elementary in their city this morning. The crew was picking up a local man suffering from burn injuries – who was then transported to a hospital for treatment.
Fatal Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Sunday
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car on westbound Highway 24 past Orinda Sunday. The crash was reported at approximately 5:42pm, with CHP officers responding to a two vehicle collision east of Wilder Road. Investigators determined an adult male riding a Yamaha R1 was traveling westbound on SR-24 when it collided with…
Supervisor Andersen Champions $25,000 Grant For MCF’s Moraga Commons Enhancement Program
From Moraga Community Foundation: MORAGA, CA – At the recommendation of Supervisor Candace Andersen, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an allocation of $25,000 from the County’s Livable Communities Trust to the Moraga Community Foundation (MCF) for the Moraga Commons Enhancement Program. Initiated in 2021, MCF’s Moraga Commons Enhancement capital campaign…
Armed Robbery Reported In Downtown Walnut Creek Friday
Two men reportedly robbed a victim at gunpoint mid-block on Carmel Drive Friday, making off with a watch and other items and escaping in a Mercedes sedan. No one was believed harmed during the incident, reported at approximately 6:25 p.m. No estimate of loss was given. The two gunmen were described as black males, believed…
Remembering The “Silent Service”
On Monday, July 11th at 7pm (PST), the Veterans’ Voices show will host a LIVE panel of Veteran Submariners. The in-depth discussion will explore the experiences of different generations of those serving on American Submarines. The panel will include 20-year VeteranSubmariner Tim Carlisle, as well as Veteran Submariners John North, Al Cole, Bill Dornick, Brian…
Fourth No Holiday For Area Firefighters
From the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District: Level of Fire Activity Strains Resources, Prompts Limited Response Plan CONCORD, CALIF., July 7, 2022 – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) today made available details of the fire and EMS activity, much of it fireworks related, occurring across the District during the Independence Day…