Investigators Hope To Locate Possible Witness To Antioch Homicide
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a potential witness to a homicide in their city last year. Kevin Vandenbos was shot and killed on July 11, 2024, at about 7:29 p.m. at 600 Wilbur Avenue. Over the past year, detectives have conducted multiple interviews and reviewed forensic…
Smoke At Original Joe’s Brings Firefighters On The Run Monday
Firefighters descended on the Original Joe’s location on S. Main Street early Monday, trying to find the source of some smoke back flushing through the kitchens. No active fire was believed found, though firefighters searched the kitchen and on into the attic. The staff evacuated the business while firefighters worked.
Pleasanton Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Friday Night Homicide
A Pleasanton man has been taken into custody on suspicion of homicide in connection with a shooting in the city Friday night. Lucas Chan, 29, was arrested after Pleasanton police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4600 block of Helpert Court at about 9:40 p.m., police said in a release. Officers found a…
Distraction Thieves Breach Occupied Car, Steal Purse In Pleasant Hill
Two, possibly three thieves are believed to have surveilled, distracted and robbed a person sitting in a car outside the Bank of America branch at 2178 Contra Costa Boulevard on Friday, making off with a purse containing money and personal items. The victim, who got out of their car to inspect a tire the thieves…
The Friday Fluffle: Fetty Pop; Hello Hollywood; Propaganda Masters And Me
First off, dealing with the 500-pound bunny in the room, “Fluffle” is actually a word, a collective term for a buncha bunnies. And, yes, veteran readers here should be aware of our taste for archaic language and occasional use of wordplay (we hope) drives our point home when needed. So, Fluffle worked for us today…
Dismounted Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car On Highway 242 Friday
A motorcyclist traveling south on Highway 242 near the Grant Street offramp early Friday was thrown from their bike and killed by a passing car. The tragic incident was reported at 4:09am. The involved vehicle stopped and was reportedly cooperating with investigators. Witnesses reported seeing the motorcyclist spin out and go down in the number…
Lafayette Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested In Stockton
From Lafayette PD: On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Lafayette police detectives were in the city of Stockton looking for a stolen vehicle that was associated with suspects who were wanted for committing multiple auto burglaries in Lafayette in July. The detectives located the stolen car and notified the Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force Team…
E-Bike Siege At Walnut Creek Safeway
This came to us from a concerned reader and it appears to reenforce some stories we’re hearing about e-biker behavior lately. The riders appear to be no more than 14 years old. Also: Safeway personnel appear upset but constrained, possibly, by some form of corporate ROE (Rules of Engagement)? Also: As usual, there are instigators…
Fatal Crash Closes Monument Boulevard Offramp Tuesday
One person was ejected and killed when their vehicle rolled over after a reportedly abrupt lane change on the northbound I680 offramp to Monument Boulevard in Pleasant Hill Tuesday. Passersby reported the crash at approximately 8:15am with police closing the offramp in order to facilitate their investigation. The California Highway Patrol reported their officers responded…
Samaritan Recounts Rescue Effort At Ygnacio Valley Road Crash Scene
The following is a vetted account of how civilians – one in particular – reacted and sprang into action following a horrific, ultimately fatal crash on Ygnacio Valley Road Saturday. It is presented as it was sent to us, with minor redactions made for the sake of family members. The author has expressed an interest…