Moraga-Orinda Fire District to Temporarily Close Wildcat Canyon Road – Aug. 12-16
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Contra Costa County Public Works Department will temporarily close Wildcat Canyon Road starting August 12, 2019 through August 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. This road closure between San Pablo Dam Road and Inspiration Point is needed to complete work in accordance with the North Orinda Shaded…
One Dead In Fiery Orinda Crash Thursday
A series of crashes in both directions of Highway 24 Thursday ended in death for an unidentified woman whose car was found crashed and burning westbound just west of the St. Stephens Drive onramp. Police and firefighters were kept busy locating a number of reported crashes in the area at around 8:57 p.m., a caller…
Grass Fire Burns In Reliez Valley Neighborhood Thursday
There were a few anxious moments for homeowners Thursday when a stubborn grass fire brewed up between Reliez Valley and Rancho View Drive in Lafayette, prompting road closures and quick action to protect homes in the area but no evacuations or injuries. The blaze was reported out at around 4 p.m. Reported at 3:14 p.m.,…
Drive-By Pellet Gun Pinger Popped By Concord PD Monday
Ed: We’ve been getting reports of “pellets” or “BBs” or “Airsoft” thingees bouncing off cars and homes recently and it appears at least one alleged perpetrator has been tracked down: At 9:50 pm (Monday), a Concord PD Officer spotted the suspect vehicle driving on Clayton Rd. near Thornwood Dr. and conducted a traffic stop. The…
Contra Costa County Looking For A Few Good Attorneys
From the Contra Costa County Administrator’s Office: Contra Costa County is looking for a number of attorney candidates to act as contract Mental Health Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by the Superior Court and responsible for limited hearing schedules serving in conjunction with other part-time Hearing Officers. A Mental Health Hearing Officer is responsible…
Car Burglars Back At Work Monday; Locals Continue To Donate To Their Cause
Some folks may still be enjoying some summer vacation time off but area burglars are hard at work Monday – and reaping rewards for their dedication. Police in Danville are looking for a hard-working crew in a black Chrysler 300 SRT who struck at least twice in the Rose Garden Village Shopping Center parking lot…
Contra Costa Health Services Reminds Residents To Prepare For Weekend Heat
From the County’s Health Services Department: With temperatures over 100 degrees expected in much of Contra Costa County this weekend, Contra Costa Health Services reminds all residents to take steps to stay safe and healthy in the heat. Stay inside in an air-conditioned space during the hottest parts of the day, if possible. Indoor, air-conditioned…
One Believed Dead After Crash At Treat And Cherry Lane In Walnut Creek Sunday
A crash at Treat Boulevard and Cherry Lane was being listed as a fatal crash Sunday after a motorist injured in the collision is believed to have died later at a local hospital. The California Highway Patrol invoked its protocol for fatal crashes hours after the collision was reported at 7:52 p.m. The collision itself…
Motorcyclist Killed In Sunday Morning Hit-And-Run Crash In Concord
We dispatched what we knew about this incident early Sunday morning. The motorcyclist has been identified by Coroner’s officials as 28-year-old Joshua Morgensen of Clayton. Here are more details From the Concord Police Department: On Sunday morning, at approximately 12:24 am, Concord Police Officers were dispatched to a motorcycle vs. automobile collision that occurred near…
Amazon Driver Turns Out To Be A Prime Target; Suspect Arrested After Hijacking Van
Those Amazon delivery people handle all kinds of goods in the course of their day and two local men apparently thought it might be worth their while to drive off with one of their vans. California CHP investigators say at about 1:20 p.m. on July 11 a delivery man was going about his business, exiting…