Yard-To-Yard Search In Lafayette After Crash Of Stolen Car Friday
Lafayette police and other agencies joined in the pursuit of a reportedly stolen car down Pleasant Hill Road and onto Highway 24 – where it was believed rammed during a police PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique) and brought to a stop. Three people were believed to have fled from the vehicle and into the surrounding…
Concord Hair Salon Owner Charged With Sexual Assault
A 41-year-old Concord hair stylist faces charges of sexual assault for crimes allegedly perpetrated against minor children inside his business. Chi Ngoc Vu, owner of Chi Hair Salon at 4701 Clayton Road was arrested April 29 for multiple counts of sexual assault. Investigators presented the case to the District Attorney’s Office, who returned the following…
Aftermath: Where Should Concord Go From Here?
View of the scene at Sunset and East streets in Concord after a 2-Alarm blaze gutted the building overnight. Home to the old Giovanni’s restaurant “back in the day,” the structure had been undergoing renovation in recent years but had seen better days. Former patrons reveling in memories of its past glory on our Facebook…
Two-Alarm Fire Burns Through Building In Concord Monday
Fire brought down much of a multi-level structure in the area of Sunset and East streets in Concord Monday, firefighters quickly calling for a 2nd Alarm to help combat the flames. The building, reportedly abandoned, was reported ablaze at 10:23 p.m. with floors collapsing minutes later. There were no immediate reports of any injuries though…
Multiple Fatality Vehicle Crash In Pleasanton Wednesday
A single-vehicle car crash claimed a family of four on Foothill Road in Pleasanton, according to the Pleasanton Police Department. The crash occurred near Stoneridge Drive at approximately 9 pm Wednesday night. Crews were dispatched to the area of Foothill and Moller Ranch Drive at 9:09 p.m. with reports of a vehicle overturned and burning…
Talking About The Untalkable
We’re losing people. And no one wants to talk about it. We understand the hesitancy. A family member, someone you know, opts to take their own life – leaving family and friends behind to fill in the gaps, handle the grief. It has been happening a lot lately. People ask why nothing is being said.…
Hoax Threat Forces Lockdowns Of Lamorinda Schools; Police Response, Traffic
Hoax call threatening violence at Lamorinda schools prompts school lockdowns, massive police response, campus searches, traffic throughout Orinda and Moraga Monday. Miramonte High School, Orinda Intermediate School and Del Rey School were all locked down upon receipt of the messaging, which hinted darkly of persons coming to the school to do harm. Residents on local…
Hot Dog Dust; New Cop(s) In Town; Girls, Girls, Girls…
Hello and g’morning Gentle Readers, we’ve made it to Sunday! This despite the hard work and ideology of some who would like to see us turn back the clock to 1862 but for now, many of us appear to be marshaling resources, shaking off the tethers of tyranny and pushing forward. Wow. Tethers of Tyranny.…
Two Arrested In Connection With Pleasant Hill Murder
Two Richmond men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Pleasant Hill resident Peter Popovich, 63, and the death by gunfire of San Pablo resident Trevon Davis, 21 – who died in an apparent shootout with Popovich during an aborted robbery attempt on March 19, 2024. Pleasant Hill Police investigators obtained arrest warrants…
Firetruck Hit During Saturday Morning Crash In Walnut Creek
We notified subscribers of this crash on southbound I680 south of Olympic Boulevard this morning. Injuries were reported but we’re unsure of nature.While tending to a prior crash we believe on-scene Truck 1 was struck by a secondary vehicle with the occupants of that car sustaining injuries of unspecified type.All this occurred at 10:14 a.m.