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.).
Health Officials Share Guidance On Navigating U.S. Infant Formula Shortage
There continues to be a shortage of infant formula nationwide due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in Michigan. The federal government is currently working on strategies to increase production of formula and help families access existing stock. Compared to other states…
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…
UPDATE: County Removes “Potential Illicit Discharge” From Walnut Creek Channel
From the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: May 20, 2022, Walnut Creek, CA – On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) removed the potential illicit discharge within the Walnut Creek Channel that was reported on May 9, 2022. The discharge was located…
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…
Danville Mayor Condemns Weekend White Supremacist Display
Statement from Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich: As most reasonable people do, I share the visceral reactions of many in our community to hate speech groups and hate in general. This past Saturday, a small group of people stood at the corner of Blackhawk Road and Camino Tassajara Road, displaying banners, one of which read “White…
County Adding Resources To Address Homelessness During Pandemic
From County Health Services: An annual survey of homelessness in Contra Costa County found significantly more residents without housing in 2022 than three years ago, underscoring a severe shortage of affordable housing and the collateral impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the community. During the three years since its 2019 homeless point-in-time count, Contra Costa…
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…