Pursuit Through Downtown Lafayette Friday Night
California Highway Patrol officers, supported by Lamorinda police and a sheriff’s helicopter, pursued a grey Lexus running from officers at high speed Friday night, eventually disabling the vehicle and arresting a suspect who ran from the car in the 3300 block of Mount Diablo Boulevard. Officers apparently wanted the car for alleged traffic violations, the…
Martinez PD Release Audio, Video Of Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Velvet Cannabis
UPDATE ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – 4808 SUNRISE DR, MARTINEZ The Martinez Police Department is releasing audio and video, including body-worn camera footage, from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 18, 2023, at 4808 Sunrise Drive in Martinez. The material being released may be disturbing and graphic. Viewer discretion is advised. The audio and video…
Walnut Creek a Go-Go; Boom Booms And Messages From The Wildlands
Being risk-takers and heat-seekers we roamed the wilds of the 24/680 Saturday night, looking for the latest fashion trends, dance crazes, and conducting our usual hyperlocal study of cultural anthropology – to put a fancy-schmancy name on it. We can report that hemlines are rising, hotpants still haven’t made a comeback, there’s actually line-dancing going…
Meeting Scheduled For Public Comment On Martinez Refinery Release Report
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) invites the public to a meeting on Sept. 25 to offer comment on a recently completed toxicology report studying how a November 2022 hazardous materials release from Martinez Refining Company (MRC) affected soil in the surrounding community. The report, prepared by consultant TRC, is available in electronic…
Lafayette Ponders Leaf Blower Ban
The City of Lafayette, citing common knowledge accepted by many for some time, is considering adding its name to the list of Bay Area cities and towns banning the use of gasoline powered leaf blowers within city limits. Ordinance No. 688 – “Prohibiting the Use of Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers” – has been scheduled for…
When The Smoke Gets In Our Eyes
Nothing burning locally and yes, we hope we haven’t just jinxed our night, but we’re clear so far with low pressure and wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon drawing smoke south into our swirlie little valleys. Kind of a (cough) pain isn’t it?
New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon To Contra Costa County; Admissions Up
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers. Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies will likely begin receiving the new vaccine by next week. The vaccine, approved this month by the U.S. Food &…
Man Robbed Outside Concord BofA Monday
Three men robbed a resident of his watch and other belongings outside a Bank of America branch in the 1000 block of Sunvalley Boulevard before fleeing in a waiting car Monday. The incident, the latest in a string of similar crimes reported in the East Bay in recent weeks, was reported at approximately 12:56 p.m.…
Barricaded Subject Prompts Shelter In Place Order In Lafayette Monday
UPDATE: 3:19pm – Subject detained. No injuries. Residents of several homes off Reliez Station Road in Lafayette were advised to shelter in place Monday as police attempted to negotiate with a subject threatening self-harm inside a residence on Roxanne Lane. Persons living in the initial blocks of Beechwood Drive and Roxanne Lane were advised not…
Motorcyclist Killed In Pre-Dawn Crash Near Martinez Sunday
A motorcyclist died when his bike encountered an unknown object and crashed on the Pine Street offramp from westbound Highway 4 in Martinez early Sunday morning. Officials were notified of debris in the area shortly after 2 a.m., firefighters locating motorcycle wreckage in the center divide and the rider a short distance away. The unidentified…