Flags Come Down, New Flags Go Up… On Lafayette’s El Curtola Bridge
Jockeying for “control” of Lafayette’s highly visible El Curtola Bridge appears to be entrenched and underway Tuesday as a flag display intended as a show of support for former president Trump came down – to be replaced by Israeli and American flags flown in support of Israeli hostages. CalTrans workers and California Highway Patrol officers…
Flags, Signage Come Down On Lafayette’s El Curtola Bridge Tuesday
CalTrans workers and CHP officers turned out to enforce the ban on display of banners, flags, sheets, and signs from the chain link fencing lining El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette Tuesday. Neighbors and motorists have complained for, well, years now that the frequent demonstrations on the bridge – a favorite of local groups of all…
Election Security In Contra Costa County: 2-Step Verification? Try 48-Steps
Sponsored Post – Contra Costa Elections Division Security is layered into every aspect of Contra Costa County’s elections and local officials take many steps – 48 steps to be exact – to protect our vote. The Contra Costa County Elections Division guarantees election security by securing technology, processes, facilities, and people. “Elections are more secure…
Fatal Crash Closes Southbound I680 Sunday
One person was killed in a rollover crash on I680 near the Concord Avenue exit in Pacheco Sunday – the crash blocking all southbound lanes and requiring closure of transition ramps from state Highway 4. The crash was reported at approximately 10:55 p.m. with a person reported down and unresponsive in the roadway. Two cars…
A Gorgeous New Morning In The 24/680
Morning is Breaking… and, it appears, things are subdued as the locals digest some national news that flashed across our wires Saturday and pulsed almost with a life of its own. As contrary as it was to our instincts we opted – after a hurried conversation with staff – not to report on the incident,…
Nomination Period For Lafayette City Council Election Opens July 15
Lafayette, CA: The City of Lafayette has announced the nomination period for four seats on the City Council will open on Monday, July 15, 2024. The election will be consolidated with the statewide election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and will include the following Officers: Three (3) City Councilmembers for the full term of 4…
Nomination Period For Danville Town Council Election Opens July 15
Three Town Council seats to be decided in municipal election. DANVILLE, Calif. (July 11, 2024): The Town of Danville will open the candidate nomination period Monday, July 15 for three open positions on the Town Council. Residents interested in running for the Town Council in the November 5 General Municipal Election may take out nomination…
Retail Theft Suppression Unit Arrests Seven In Five Hours At Ulta Concord
An ad hoc team of uniformed and plainclothes Concord PD officers cobbled together to address the retail theft problem sweeping the city and businesses Bay Area-wide found the work rewarding at a local Ulta Beauty outlet recently – arresting 7 people allegedly stealing from the store in just 5 hours. Details of the operation posted…
Continued Pyro Use Leading To More Aggro For Fire-Weary Locals
Independence Day has passed but people are still shooting red-hot missiles into tinder-dry fields, apparently. This time in San Ramon. Flash Reader photos from a fire on Promontory Circle in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. If you’re thinking of touching off some pyrotechnics near a field or homes in your neighborhood, you may want…
Pleasant Hill House On Bonnie Lane Burns Saturday
A call from a neighbor brought Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters to the 2900 block of Bonnie Lane early Saturday, firefighters arriving to find the home engulfed in flame. Crews reached the scene at 3:24 a.m. and were met by heavy smoke and flame from the structure. The scene was further complicated by…