Car Into Martinez CVS Thursday
Lensman Craig Cannon was out and about trying to get some shopping done in Martinez around noon today when the driver of this auto tried to cut in line. Con Fire crews arrived to check out the shaken driver but no serious injuries were reported.
Veterans Day, 2021
I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can’t be won without. I wish you could see just one of the ineradicable pictures I have in…
When It Rains… It Just Keeps On Raining…
Dry creek beds become streams; streams become small rivers as water levels rise in the 24/680. Photo: Orinda Creek
Man, Those Lawn Statues Are Getting More Lifelike Every Year…
Just another day in MooRaga.
East County Firefighter Injured In Oakley Water Tender Crash Tuesday
An East County Fire Protection District firefighter suffered a head injury in this rare rollover crash at O’Hara Avenue at W Cypress Road in the City of Oakley today A medical helicopter was requested after the crew found the crew member had sustained injury, however, he was ultimately transported by ground to a local hospital.…
Fire On King Drive In Walnut Creek Saturday
Photo from Ryan Chance Lauder of today’s fire on King Drive in Walnut Creek. A ’65 Corvette in the garage at the time was the only casualty – though apparently that was enough to break the heart of its owner and local car fanciers.
Fire At Our Namesake Interchange Wednesday
A brush fire broke out at our namesake 24/680 interchange Wednesday, multiple callers checking in to report the flames at about 2:20 p.m. Con Fire crews pounced on the blaze and were able to knock it down pretty quickly, despite the high traffic nature of the area and some winds. The News24/680 Bunker was undamaged.…
Lil Critter Finds Shelter With Pittsburg Firefighters When The Booming Started Sunday
We’ve been writing about the impact of noise and explosions on sensitive folks and small creatures unused to the commotion for some time and it was borne out again as the nation and the 24/680 celebrated last night. When the firefighters of Station 84 in Pittsburg weren’t off responding to the night’s fires they found…
Sanctioned Fireworks Show Ready To Light Up The Sky In Pleasant Hill Sunday
A Pyro Spectacular pyrotechnician (far right) prepares fireworks as lead pyrotechnician Jim Howe (far left) explains how the fireworks are ignited to a fire inspector and two trainees before the July 4th fireworks at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill. Spectators are encourage to watch the show from the Sunvalley Mall parking lot.
Driver Disrupts Al Fresco Parklet Experience In Walnut Creek Monday
Parklets – those nifty little oases of respite from the urban landscape – have enjoyed increasing favor from cities and towns looking for ways to calm traffic and give people a chance to dine in a pleasant downtown environment. We admire the thinking behind the approach but have questioned the wisdom of having a parklet…