Retail Theft Prompts Police Search In Downtown Danville Monday
Danville residents noticed an uptick in police presence downtown after a shoplifting incident at the BevMo store on Diablo Road. Police interest was enhanced when the suspect vehicle made contact with a police vehicle. A woman is in custody and a search is underway for a male believed to be in the area. A CHP…
Sunday Revue: Get’cher Mazzy Runnin’, Return Of The Freakazoids; And Kursk AGAIN?
Morning, 24/680 People – and those tuning in from beyond the limits of our intended broadcast – here we are again. Another Sunday is upon us. Time for omelettes and coffee and a review of the week past. Great seeing some of our local cities mentioned on an international stage as the Olympics played on…
Fatal Midnight Motorcycle Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Saturday
A motorcyclist was killed in a 2-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 24 east of St. Stephens early Saturday morning, the freeway closing briefly to facilitate a CHP investigation into the cause. Contra Costa CHP officers responded to reports of a crash involving a BMW SUV and a motorcyclist located on westbound SR-24, east of Saint…
Overnight Thunder Run, Chopper Chase Ends With Bang, Whimper In Lafayette
Busy lately. And getting busier, apparently. News24/680 ShooterMan Sean McDonough was minding his own business, processing film and whatever else those PhotoDudes do when a chase popped up on northbound I680 early Friday. As it turns out a Silver Ford Ranger wanted by police in connection with an alleged assault on a police officer in…
“Any Safe Landing, Is a GOOD Landing!”
Pilot brings his twin-engine aircraft in for a landing after landing gear malfunction at Buchanan Field in Concord Thursday night. Officials called for an ambulance to conduct a precautionary examination of the pilot. The airport was closed until the downed aircraft could be removed from an infield area.
County Health Supporting Return Of Indoor Masking
Indoor Masking a Healthy Choice to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection, CCH says With evidence of increased COVID-19 infections throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends masking in crowded indoor settings, particularly for those at high risk of serious illness if infected. This recommendation is not a health order. It aligns with existing…
Person Leaps From Pleasant Hill BART Garage Tuesday
BART police say a person found deceased near the Pleasant Hill BART parking structure on Anthony Way apparently leapt from the structure and was not the victim of a crime. Police called the occurrence an “unattended death involving someone in crisis” who jumped from the structure and no foul play is suspected. Initial reports from…
Days Of Whine And Roses; Water Water; And Petrol Bombs In Bristol
Mum always wanted a doctor in the family and we’re feeling particularly obliging because we’re out there taking the pulse of the masses at large and posting our findings. Saturday night’s test results were “thready” as folks we talked with were either engaged in Date Night behavior, “tired of politics” or comfortably in the arms…
Walnut Creek PD Bagging Burglars, Retail Rippers
Most of our local police agencies have been hard at work lately rounding up alleged thieves and burglars as they ply their trade in private homes and public businesses. We may hear more about these actions in the coming days (we may not) but some of them are playing out in front of our cameras…
One Dead, One Seriously Injured In Walnut Creek Crash
UPDATE: The woman killed in this crash was identified Friday as Saniya Banga, 18, of Pittsburg. An 18-year-old girl was killed and her male companion seriously injured in a rollover crash on Ygnacio Valley Road early Thursday morning. The deceased remained covered at the crash scene while the unidentified male victim was transported to John…