Fatal Crash On SR-4 In Martinez Thursday Night
Motorists on westbound SR-4 notified officials of a serious injury accident at the Alhambra Avenue off ramp shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday. Officers determined that a 2007 black Toyota Camry had been driven off the roadway and collided into heavy brush and trees at the off ramp. An adult female passenger was ejected from the…
Seven Arson Arrests Mark Busy Start To New Year In Contra Costa County
CONCORD, CALIF., FEB. 10, 2021 – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) today announced the arrests of seven arson suspects, in eight separate cases in just over 30 days in January and early February. Details for each arrest follow:On Jan. 6, security officers at the County East Mall on Somersville Road in Antioch witnessed…
Some Of San Ramon Valley Unified’s Youngest Students Returning To Classrooms Wednesday
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has announced it will welcome students back onto elementary school campuses beginning Wednesday, Feb. 10. On that day, district officials said, students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through Grade 2 will return to campus as part of the district’s multi-phase hybrid plan – which includes both in-person and remote…
Fire Agencies Join County Health Services To Host Public Vaccination Clinics
CONCORD, CALIF., FEB. 9, 2021 – Fire agencies across Contra Costa County are collaborating to host the first of many new appointment-only public vaccination clinics for eligible county residents. The combined, multi-agency effort leverages fire EMS and support personnel, along with law enforcement and other agencies, to make a positive contribution to vaccine distribution across…
Asleep At The Wheel In Concord Friday: PD Finds Pistol And Powder
Concord police posted this photo of items seized from a car searched in their city Friday, the driver prompting police interest in the vehicle when neighbors called to report he’d fallen asleep at the wheel. Investigating officers spotted an extended magazine upon arrival – and apparently other items – on the front seat after a…
Veterans’ Voices Show Focuses On Helping Vets In Transition
From County Veterans Services: On Monday, February 8, from 7 pm to 8 pm,Veterans’ Voices will host an honest discussion about the transition from service to civilian life. The show, “CalTAP: Making the Transition,” will feature advice from Veterans who have made the transition and include resources to help take the first step. Guests will include Josh Zebley…
Contra Costa County Public Works To Remove Trees In Alamo
From County Public Works: February 4, 2021, Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will be performing tree removal operations along Danville Boulevard and Stone Valley Road, in Alamo. Work will begin on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 and last through Friday, February 12, 2021, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00…
Trump Supporters, Neighbors Put El Curtola Bridge Protests Before Lafayette City Council Monday
Continued protests by supporters of America’s defeated past president at Lafayette’s El Curtola Bridge and rising frustration among area residents living near the span have forced the matter onto an upcoming council agenda. Council staff have indicated that they intend to accept communications from an organizer/supporter of the regular protests along with others who say…
Vaccine Shortages Prompt Public Health Leaders To Urge Prioritization
From County Health Services: For the time being, the scarcity of COVID-19 vaccination doses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area has led health officials in eight jurisdictions to urge all health systems to prioritize shots for patients aged 65 and older because of the virus’ high mortality rate within that group. County health departments and…
Road Work Scheduled For Taylor Boulevard And Pleasant Hill Road In Lafayette
February 1, 2021, Lafayette, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform roadwork at the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette. The work is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021, through Friday, February 5, 2021, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., weather…