So, How’s YOUR Day Going?
Everyone has those rotten days when The Fates stack up against us and things begin to cascade southward in spectacular fashion. This poor sanitation worker was on his route and taking care of business in Walnut Creek today when his truck made contact with some low-hanging power lines and – poof – things were off…
Sideshow Rolls Through – And Over – Benicia; Light Looting, Cars Impounded
A group of about 300 car culturists rolled through southern Solano County overnight, descending on the city of Benicia and engaging in light looting and high-speed games of tag with law enforcement into the early morning. A CVS store at 2100 Columbus Parkway was broken into and looted, though it was not immediately clear what…
Photos: Fiery Crash In Walnut Creek Thursday Night
A suspected DUI driver lost control of his pickup and crashed at N. Main and Pine Street in Walnut Creek Thursday, the truck catching fire and the driver arrested at the scene. Neighbors reported the crash and resulting fire at 10:55 p.m. The unidentified driver was treated for apparently minor injuries.
Shelves Are Full, Aisles Are Empty – Where IS Everyone?
Out and about a little tonight and wondering if something is up because there’s little sign of anyone out anywhere. Shooter (that’s what we call photographers – not the other usage) Craig Cannon walked into the neighborhood grocery store to find the shelves full and the aisles deserted. If we can just sync up this…
Smoky Crash On I680 South In Pleasant Hill Tuesday
One person was reportedly briefly trapped in the smoking wreckage of a car on southbound I680 in Pleasant Hill Tuesday. The crash was reported at 3:43 p.m. and captured by a local News24/680 Flasher, Ryan Panlilio, who kindly sent in a photo. Witnesses reported seeing the car spin out and make contact with the right…
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.…