McDonough’s “Hydrant Shear” Wins First Place Honors – NPPA West
Veteran News24/680 Readers may recognize the efforts of accomplished news photographer Sean McDonough – whose work frequently appears on our digital pages. We happen to think a lot of Sean, and not just because he brings cool kitchen creations to staff meetings, but because he’s a heck of a “street man” and they just don’t…
Youthful Crew Attempts Theft At Walnut Creek Macy’s Friday – Comes Up Short
Bit of a scene at Nordstrom and at the Macy’s store in Walnut Creek tonight after a young crew attempted some thievery… allegedly striking a Macy’s employee on the way out of the store. The group, numbering about 5, didn’t get far, brought up short outside the Nordstrom location at Broadway Plaza. And they weren’t…
Bay Area Air District Issues Trio Of Violation Notices For Martinez Refinery Fire
Statement from the Bay Area Air District and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office regarding the Martinez Refining Company: The Bay Area Air District and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office understand the community’s concerns following the February 1, 2025, fire at the Martinez Refining Company. The Air District has been evaluating the…
“Lucky” Winds Save Refinery Neighbors From Toxic Cloud, County Health Says
From Contra Costa Health: Refinery Discloses Toxic Chemicals Released During Recent Fire The Martinez Refining Company (MRC), owned by PBF Energy, has told local health officials that chemicals and combustion byproducts from a recent fire at the refinery included chemicals that can cause cancer, as well as heart and lung disease. Dr. Ori Tzvieli, the…
Hi And G’Morning News24/680 Newbies!
Bunch of new folks and even an old gal pal joining us in recent days so to you all we say: “Welcome,” “Bienvenido” and “Bienvenue!” Sharing some old memories with Old Friends and ready to make some new ones with New Ones as we push out into the year and stir up a little dust.…
The Monday Meditation: Muleskinner Blues; Mellencamp Rules And “Copenhagen, Here We Come!”
A pal sent an email with a gif attached, the snippet from Dances With Wolves where the muleskinner Timmons surveys the pierced, desiccated remnants of an unlucky Prairie Voyager and intones: “Somebody back east is sayin’: ‘Why don’t he write?'” We weren’t sure where our friend was going with the email and pinged him to…
One Killed, One Severely Injured In Martinez Crash Monday
One person was killed and another severely injured when their vehicle struck the center divide of northbound I680 south of Marina Vista and overturned Monday morning. The single-vehicle crash, reported at approximately 10:33 a.m., triggered a SigAlert for the highway and reduced northbound traffic to a single lane while California Highway Patrol investigators searched for…
“Pull It Over There, Keanu… Where’s Sandra?”
One of Walnut Creeks’s venerable Gillig electric trolleys got away from its operator Friday, slightly damaging two cars in separate locations before it could be pulled over by police. The trolley’s passengers were off-loaded and transferred to another bus while officers assessed the damage, which in no way came close to that inflicted by Reeves…
Danville Schools Enact Secure Campus Protocol After Reported Threats Thursday
Two Danville schools adopted a Secure Campus posture Thursday following reports of a student threatening violence against the Charlotte Wood Middle School and Monte Vista High School campuses. “Secure Campus,” apparently one security level below a hard lockdown at the schools, barred anyone from entering or leaving the campuses while staff and police searched for…
Suspect Who Snatched Watch Near Orinda BART Detained At Walnut Creek Station Wednesday
A suspect who allegedly stole an Apple Watch from a woman walking near Orinda BART on Wednesday was tracked and detained at the Walnut Creek BART station soon after. Details remain sketchy as the suspect has only just been detained, reportedly by sheriff’s deputies and members of other agencies. The incident was reported at approximately…