Early Morning Fire Damages Mayette Avenue Home Sunday
A fire first reported at the rear of a home in the 1700 block of Mayette Drive in Concord spread quickly and caused extensive damage to the residence before it could be brought under control. The blaze was first reported at approximately 12:50 a.m. Sunday. The residents of nearby homes were awakened by police and…
Dublin Arrest Shines Light On Refund Fraud Scam
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Corning woman was arrested in Dublin Thursday for a refund‑fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. The warrant was issued last week after a federal grand jury returned a 14-count superseding indictment against Sabrina Raylene Toilolo, 26, and her previously charged co-defendant Johnathon Ward, charging…
Stolen Wallet Results In (Credit Card) Charges
Police say a wallet stolen in a Walnut Creek grocery store on July 25 yielded credit cards used a short time later at a local retail store. Walnut Creek police say the woman pictured here used the card. If you can identify her, please contact Officer Smith at NSmith@walnutcreekpd.com .
Danville Revises Weekend Hartz Closure Plan After Business Input
From the Town of Danville: At a special meeting on July 29, 2020 on Zoom, the Danville Town Council voted to modify the area of the weekend closure of Hartz Avenue in the downtown area. Council members received a briefing from Economic Development Manager Jill Bergman on how the closures are being received by the…
County Advising Residents Not To Touch, Plant Mailed Chinese Seed Pods
(Martinez, CA) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has recently become aware of a number of reports regarding unsolicited seeds from China being received by homeowners throughout the US, including Contra Costa County. CDFA is communicating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to determine any necessary actions for shipments received in California.…
Child Dies After Collision With Delivery Truck In Lafayette Tuesday
A 10-year-old boy died after he collided with a delivery vehicle while riding his bicycle on Merriewood Drive in Lafayette Tuesday. The victim was identified as Leonardo Cellura of Lafayette. Investigators said the vehicle involved in the collision with Cellura, who was on a bicycle, was an Amazon delivery truck. The driver is cooperating with…
County Supes Establish Fines For Health Order Violations
(Martinez, CA) – On July 28, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors used its emergency powers under state law to pass Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-21 that establishes administrative fines for violations of public health orders pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board unanimously determined the ordinance, effective immediately, is necessary to provide an…
Lafayette’s Parking Meter Enforcement Resumes Monday, August 3
From the City of Lafayette: Parking meter enforcement in the City of Lafayette, which due to Covid-19 restrictions had been suspended, will resume on Monday, August 3, 2020. Both City-operated meters and private parking meters will again be enforced beginning Monday, August 3. City-owned public parking meters will again operate Monday-Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to…
Murder On Stanwell Drive Stuns Concord Monday
Reports of gunfire brought Concord police to the 2300 block of Stanwell Drive Monday, officers arriving to find a man on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office Tuesday as Michael Olsen, 39, of Concord. Olsen was pronounced dead at the scene, shortly after the…
Armed Robbery In Orinda Saturday
Orinda police were searching for two armed men who robbed a local resident in the driveway of his home on Fallen Leaf Terrace Saturday – making off with jewelry and cash. Police are currently in the area. The incident was reported at 2 p.m. The suspects, reportedly 2 armed men described as young black males…