Another “Terrace” Project Shaping Up In Lafayette
While still in the study session (i.e. very preliminary) stages, a plan to demolish most of the 81,000 square feet of professional and medical offices in the 3400 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard in favor of condos and low-income housing has already started local war drums beating. Owners Miramar Mount Diablo Boulevard, LLC would like…
District Attorney Announces Updated Immigration Policy
Martinez, Calif. –Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued a new policy for the DA’s Office focused on immigration. In order to comply with state and federal laws, our office has updated its immigration policy. “It is important to have a standardized process in place to ensure we meet our obligations under the law. I…
Strong-arm Robbers Steal Bank Deposit Bag In Danville Thursday
Danville police are searching for a red, 2003 Honda Accord used in a brazen daylight strongarm robbery at Front Street and Hartz Way Thursday – three masked men approaching the victim, knocking them down to take the bag and escaping in a waiting car. Police are looking for a red, 2003 Honda with an empty…
Lafayette Rez Hiker Sends In Her X-Rays – And Thanks For Her Rescuers
We’re getting a little jaded around here, apparently, as it takes more than a Tesla smashing through a dry cleaner to pique our interest these days. So we were gratified to hear from one of the folks involved in another one of the many stories we offer up here on a regular basis – this…
Tesla Attempts To Jump The Line At Marshall Steel Cleaners In Lafayette Wednesday
Talk of the town? And what brought the news choppers out like dragonflies Wednesday? That Tesla that crashed the line at Marshall Steel – and the store facade, as well – shortly before 9 a.m. Police were called. A tow truck operator pulled the offending auto out of the debris and building inspectors were on…
New Threatening Graffiti At Cal High; Extra Police Presence On Campus
School Principal Christopher George issued the attached advisory after more graffiti was discovered at the school.
Road Rage Incident Ends With Stabbings, Man Hit By Car In Walnut Creek
On Saturday at approximately 2:04 AM, the Walnut Creek Police Department received a report of a physical fight involving multiple males , in the intersection of N. Main St. and Parkside Dr. Soon thereafter, the Walnut Creek Police Department received reports from John Muir Medical Center and Kaiser Hospital Walnut Creek, of three stabbing victims…
Police Round Up Armed Carjacking Suspects After Pursuit Ends In Danville Friday
Four people suspected of an armed carjacking in San Ramon are in custody (10:35 a.m.) after a wild chase ended with a foot pursuit in the 600 block of Adobe Drive in Danville Friday. The suspects, both men and women, abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled into the neighborhood – with officers fanning out to…
Walnut Creek Police Would Like A Chat With This Man
On April 27 the man in the accompanying photo was captured on video burglarizing an apartment complex in Walnut Creek, police said. A dark colored SUV with flames on the side was involved. If you can ID this male or have tips regarding this case, please contact Officer Duncan at Duncan@walnutcreekpd.com .
Lafayette PD/Oakland PD Arrest Two Of Four Suspects After Computer Snatch At Downtown Coffeehouse
Lafayette police investigators, working with Oakland police, have arrested two of four men believed responsible for Tuesday’s brazen theft of computers from patrons at a Peet’s location in downtown Lafayette. Police sources have said the pair, who have yet to be named, were arrested in Oakland and had outstanding warrants for their arrest from other…