ScreenShots: “The Best Years Of Our Lives”
In need of some good old fashioned American values from an age when the country was filmed in black and white we dialed up an old favorite recently and strapped in for the heart chunking yarn and score served up in William Wyler’s ode to country, service, honor – The Best Years of Our Lives.…
Motorcyclist Killed In Pleasant Hill Crash Wednesday
An 18-year-old Pleasant Hill man died when his motorcycle struck a car at Contra Costa Boulevard and Dexter Drive in Pleasant Hill Wednesday night. The motorcyclist was taken to John Muir Hospital with serious injuries after the crash was reported at 6:40pm and died later in the evening. Investigation determined that the motorcyclist was traveling…
Felony Kidnap/Battery Charges Brought Against SRVUSD Student After Assault On School Official
A 16-year-old San Ramon Valley Unified School District student faces felony kidnapping and aggravated battery charges following a violent attack on a school official outside a Homecoming Dance at California High School in San Ramon on Saturday night. Two youths, who are not being identified due to their ages, were approached by a female Cal…
Senior Housing Tiny Homes Begin Arriving On Tice Valley Boulevard Tuesday
The vanguard of a series of six micro homes built to serve homeless senior citizens arrived at Grace Presbyterian Church on Tice Valley Boulevard Tuesday, with plans for other structures to arrive and be set in place in the days ahead. When completed, the tiny home structures and one office/laundry unit will be available to…
Contra Costa, San Pablo Secure Grant For Compassionate Homeless Camp Resolution
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has been awarded $5.7 million towards compassionately tackling homeless encampments thanks to a significant grant from the State’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) program. The funding will enable CCH to collaborate with the City of San Pablo to clear an encampment on city property while prioritizing the wellness…
The Sunday Scramble: Decision Day; A Brit In Moraga; Rock In The Bunker And Night Moves
Odd times provoking odd reactions here in the 24/680 News Bunker. Our normal go-to when things get strange is to crank the music up and dial in some Mexican food, that combo helping to spackle over the rough spots lately. Like most of the nation we’re counting down the days to The National Decision and…
Four-Alarm Blaze In Oakland Hills Burns Homes, Rekindles Memories
Firefighters are responding to a four-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue. The blaze has claimed about four homes, forced evacuations and parks closures – including Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Aerial tankers, helicopters are at work and about 60 firefighters are currently battling the fire. The City of Oakland issued…
Man – Reportedly Armed – Wakes Up Danville Neighborhood Early Friday
At 2:36am Friday, the Danville Police Department received a report of a suspicious individual in the backyard of a residence on the 600 block of Park Hill Road, near Morninghome Road. The individual was described as a Middle Eastern male, wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants. Witnesses reported that he appeared disoriented and was…
Fire Damages Alamo Home Friday Morning
Fire swept through a home in the 1400 block of Twelve Oaks Court early Friday with neighbors reporting a car “exploding” in a carport and spreading to the residence. All occupants were able to make their way safely out of the home, with attempts made to save animals inside. Firefighters and police evacuated nearby homes…
One Last Shot: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Glides Past For A Photo Op
Skywatchers focused on that bright spot with the green glow in the night sky swinging by Earth tonight – a mere 44 million miles away. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was first discovered last year after it appeared from the outer reaches of our solar system. Our Skywatcher took to the ridge above Lucas Valley for this snapshot…