Fuel Prices Have 24/680 Residents Digging Deeper
As the official – or perhaps semi-official – aggregators of life here in the 24/680 we’ve been hearing complaints/reports of rising – just about everything – prices for some time. This has inspired both online and offline commentary from business people and ordinary folk trying to navigate the grocery aisles and fuel pumps that power…
“Nothing Doing On Police,” Cast Iron Mnemonics; Tiers Of The Clowns
“Saucepans in summer, crepe pans in fall, when winter’s upon us, there’s food for us all.” – Dr. Niles Crane Our Spirit Guide’s mnemonic device for remembering the Kitchen Rules of Life sprang to mind with the arrival of a new cast iron dutch oven – the latest addition to our bunker’s Kitchen Arsenal. We’re…
Lafayette Secures $3.7M State Funding For Portion Of Walking/Biking Pathway
From the City of Lafayette Lafayette, CA: The City of Lafayette has secured $3.7 million in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds to construct a key segment of the Aqueduct Pathway, a safe, fully separated route for people walking and biking through downtown Lafayette. The newly secured funding, combined with other sources, will allow the…
Fatal Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision In Walnut Creek Thursday
A pedestrian struck by a car at 3100 Oak Road in Walnut Creek suffered a serious head injury and reportedly died later at a local hospital. The victim, a man believed to be in his 40s, was struck at approximately 6:04pm with fire crews initiating life-saving measures at the scene of the collision. No further…
Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Bid Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct; Resigns Congressional Seat
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA14) announced he was suspending his run for the California governor’s office Sunday after allegations of sexual and financial impropriety began to surface. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that…
“Hon, Do You Hear That Cracking Sound?”
Far too many crashes to count or categorize so we’re hoping this breaking sunshine holds for a bit and dries things out. Along with all the crumpling metal are toppling trees – some landing on homes or sensitive infrastructure. This one gave it up at Saint Stephens and El Nido and closed off traffic at…
Standoff In Concord Saturday
Photos coming in from the scene of a police standoff in Concord tonight, Saturday. Neighbors reported a sizable police presence in the 4400 block of Buckthorn Court with a man, believed to be armed, barricaded inside a residence and refusing to come out. Lots of police on hand and the neighbors reportedly remained calm (differing…
Crockett Fire, Multiple Freeway Crashes Reported Friday
The day’s rainfall may have turned our freeways into giant Slip n’ Slides but it had no apparent affect on a 2-Alarm fire burning aggressively in Crockett. As usual, we’re updating subscribers via our Flash Alert system – you may want to try it if you like knowing “what’s going on” in your part of…
Walnut Creek PD Releases Body Worn Camera Footage Of Febr. 26 Officer-Involved Shooting
ADVISORY: This post contains body-worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting in Walnut Creek, Calif. Viewer discretion advised: Walnut Creek police Thursday released body-worn camera (BWC) footage of a fatal shooting involving their officers and a local man reportedly acting suspiciouslyin the area of Buena Vista and Alvarado avenues the evening of Febr. 26. In…
“I’m The Taxman – Yeah, I’m The Taxman”
Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman Should five percent appear too small Be thankful I don’t take it all I’ll tax the street (If you try to sit) I’ll tax your seat (If you get too cold) I’ll…