Contra Costa Homeless Count Shows Small Increase, Still Below 2024 Levels
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa County’s annual survey documenting people experiencing homelessness found a modest increase in 2026 compared to 2025, though the overall count remained lower than 2024 levels, according to data released by Contra Costa Health’s Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division (H3). H3, with 188 volunteers, conducted the Point-in-Time Count across…
On The Night Beat: Brake Lights, Flash Lights, And Media Lite
When there were newspapers, and we worked for them, we called the graveyard shifts “The Lobster” or “Nightside.” The journalist gypsies who populated the shifts went by a variety of names: “Nighthawkers,” “Ghouls,” “Darksiders.” For some, it was a desirable gig. Little management oversight (most reporters are independent cusses to begin with), we had our…
FBI Searches County Assessor’s Office, Personal Residences Tuesday
A team of FBI agents executed a series of search warrants at private homes and the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office Tuesday. Agents declined to specify who or what they were looking for though a bureau spokesperson confirmed warrants had been served at the assessors office at 2530 Arnold Drive in Martinez, the home of…
Injury Crash Cripples Eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road In Walnut Creek Monday
A multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound direction of Ygnacio Valley Road in front Ygnacio Valley Center left 6 people injured Monday, one seriously, along with damaged and upended vehicles strewn across the critical commuter route. The crash was reported at 7:13pm. The crash ultimately involved four cars with firefighters moving in to stabilize three EVs…
Injury Crash Tangles Parkside At N. Main In Walnut Creek Friday
A complex traffic collision left a Walnut Creek intersection strewn with debris and damaged cars Friday morning. Two people were believed injured with one treated for a shoulder injury in the wake of the crash. Police worked to determine the cause of the crash, reported at 10:34am when a white car is believed to have…
One Injured In Walnut Creek Fire Thursday
One person was reportedly burned in a fire at an apartment complex in the 2700 block of Oak Road on Thursday. The blaze was reported at 6:41 pm. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known. Two apartments were ultimately involved with crews reporting heavy smoke and fire upon arrival at the scene. The…
Injury Collision In Walnut Creek Thursday
A serious-injury auto-versus-pedestrian collision was reported at Oak Road and Kingston Place in Walnut Creek Thursday with a person down and receiving care prior to their transport to a local hospital. Reports that the person down underwent life-saving measures at the scene were not officially confirmed. Their current condition is not known. Witnesses at the…
Crash After Unconfirmed Report Of Police Pursuit In Lafayette Tuesday
This afternoon at about 2:13, Lafayette police officers responded to a business on the 3500 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard for a report of two shoplifters who stole items and then fled in a silver-colored Honda. On Pleasant Hill Road, the suspect vehicle drove past a Lafayette police officer who attempted to stop the car.…
County Fish And Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications
From Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife: (Martinez, CA) – The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting applications from individuals and groups interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Grant applications must be received by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly…
Martinez Walmart Store Robbed Sunday
We’re looking for additional details on the armed robbery of the Martinez Walmart store in the 1000 block of Arnold Drive on Sunday. The crime was reported at 5:35pm. Specifics on how the crime occurred, suspect description, type of weapon used or loss were not reported.