Arrest Made In Lafayette School Theft Case; Other Crimes
Police have arrested a Fairfield man in connection with the burglary and theft of credit cards from two Lafayette schools as well as the recovery of evidence from theft cases in seven other cities and counties. Lafayette police investigators were able to identify a suspect vehicle and the suspect in the local thefts and, along…
Attempted Robbery Of Walnut Creek Chase Bank Ends With Arrest Thursday
A man suspected of robbing the Chase Bank branch at 1390 S. Main Street in Walnut Creek on Thursday was stopped and arrested in the city shortly afterward. The robbery, reported at approximately 12:30pm, was carried out by a masked white male suspect who passed a note to an employee alluding to the thief’s possession…
The Gardens At Heather Farm Flower School, May 9
Date/Time Date(s) – 05/09/2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location The Gardens at Heather Farm Categories Arts May Flower School *SPECIAL EDITION* Workshop: 10:00am-11:00am – ‘Garden-Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story’ Lecture 11:00am-12:00pm – ‘Posy Atelier’ Flower School Camellia Room (located upstairs at The Gardens at Heather Farm) 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek Instructor: Teresa…
Another Ram Raid – This Time In Orinda
Another Ram And Grab raid, this time in Orinda as thieves smash through the front doors of a local CVS in an apparent attempt to secure its ATM machine. Orinda PD provided the details later in the day, saying their officers were searching for a stolen car in the area of Brookwood Road and Camino…
I-SRV’s 3rd Annual InterFaith EarthFest: See Hope, Seed Change
Date/Time Date(s) – 05/04/2025 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Location St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Danville Categories Free I-SRV’s 3rd Annual InterFaith EarthFest: See Hope, Seed Change Faith communities from across the San Ramon Valley are coming together to reaffirm their shared commitment to interfaith relationships and environmental stewardship. Hosted by Interfaith – San Ramon Valley…
CoCo Snippets: Monday Thunder Run; Whining And Dining; Marching, Charging Feet; La Marseillaise Moment
Well, okay, we were going to keep this light this morning but The News Gods said: “Nope, nossiree, no way...” and we’re on the very hot pursuit of armed bank robbery suspects from Concord to San Jose this morning. Our Flashers started checking in as a getaway Chrysler running south on I680 hit Walnut Creek…
24/680 Locals Take Part In A National Day Of Protest
On a nationwide Day Of Action, sizable crowds turned out in Concord and Walnut Creek and elsewhere in the Bay Area to protest the actions of the Trump administration. No major problems were reported.
One Killed In Fiery Walnut Creek Crash Saturday Morning
One person was killed early Saturday when their Tesla crashed and hit a tree at Ygnacio Valley Road and N. Main. The crash was reported at 2:44 a.m. with the car catching fire and burning, the driver trapped inside. Police quickly closed off the area and coroner’s deputies moved in to recover the driver after…
Arrest Made In Concord Murder Case; Charges Filed
From the Concord Police Department: This past Monday morning, April 14, around 3 am, Concord Police Department patrol officers, working in the area of Monument Boulevard near Meadow Lane, heard gunshots being fired. At the same time, CPD dispatch received several 911 calls regarding gunshots being heard in the vicinity. Officers responded to investigate and…
Campus Beautification Day At Miramonte High School, May 3
Date/Time Date(s) – 05/03/2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Location Miramonte HS Categories Community Cleanup School Event In honor of Earth Day please join us for Miramonte’s Campus Beautification Day on May 3, 9am-1pm. Come on out and help plant and mulch around the campus and meet some of the Miramonte community! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449A9AE23A64-54749713-earth#/