Shots Fired At Pleasant Hill Elementary School Monday; Man Detained
Editor’s Note: We apologize to those of you who had difficulty accessing the earliest versions of this story, quite a number of people were attempting to do the same thing at the same time. Local police descended on Pleasant Hill Elementary School, 2097 Oak Park Boulevard, in response to reports of a man walking in…
Fatal Crash In Livermore Monday
At least one person was killed in a rollover crash on westbound I-580 west of the Airway Boulevard offramp in Livermore Monday. The crash was reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. and is believed to have occurred after contact between a semi truck and an SUV. Witnesses reported seeing the SUV roll several times before landing…
Pleasant Hill Police Seek Suspected Church Vandal
On Saturday, a vandalism occurred at Grace Bible Church on Cleaveland Road in Pleasant Hill, causing about $1,000 in damage. Police have released a photo of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the case. If you recognize this person, and want to assist with this investigation, police ask that you…
The Sunday Scrambler
G’morning all, we hope you’re well on a bright Sunday morning. We’ll just say this newfound air of ours is much appreciated and came just in the nick of time, didn’t it? It has been an interesting week in the 24/680 and Beyond and we believe you’re adequately apprised of the National News in what…
Walnut Creek PD Increases Funding For Mental Health Interventions Team
More money will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of a police team called on to deal with people with mental health issues, Walnut Creek Police said Tuesday, in hope of lessening the chance of future use of force scenarios with persons in crisis. Captain Jay Hill told the city council the department would allocate…
Highway Patrol Asking For Public Help Finding Possible Hit-And-Run Vehicle
This is a picture of the possible suspect vehicle truck (Ford F series, dark grey) from the Hit & Run that injured a 78-year-old woman on Treat Boulevard on 9/10/20 at 8:50am. If you know this driver or the whereabouts of this truck, please contact CHP in Martinez at (925)646-4980 and leave your information for…
Guns, Drugs, Murders In South Concord, Monument Boulevard Allegedly Tied To Sureños Gang, Law Enforcement Charges
From the Office of the District Attorney: Three Homicide Cold Cases Filed as a Result of Years-Long Operation by FBI Safe Streets Task Force Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is announcing three homicide cold cases, involving multiple defendants who are gang members affiliated with the Sureños, were filed recently.…
Berkeley PD Concerned By Fireworks, Bonfires On Grizzly Peak Boulevard
From Berkeley PD: Berkeley, California (Tuesday, September 15, 2020) – Over the past few days, there have been concerns about persons igniting fireworks and bonfires along the turnouts of Grizzly Peak Boulevard between Centennial Drive and Claremont Avenue—increasing the danger of fire to our community. To prevent, deter and stop these reckless behaviors, the University of California…
More Businesses To Open After Health Order Update
Contra Costa County today aligned its COVID-19 social distancing health order with California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, so the county no longer has different reopening rules for businesses and activities beyond what the state requires or allows. The change, effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, simplifies the plan for reducing the spread of COVID-19…
Second Fire In Three Days At Walnut Creek Home Believed To Have Been Set
Firefighters returned to a home in the 200 block of Tamarisk Drive in Walnut Creek Sunday – days after an earlier fire at the residence gutted the garage and damaged the upper floor. Last night’s blaze was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. and was believed to have started after someone threw or set a combustible…