How Quick Is The Flash? This Quick!
One of our many Flash Subscribers had just received our advisory on a rollover crash in Canyon when they rounded the corner and – voila – encountered this scene, sending us this photo via The Flash line. We believe the motorist is okay. Crash reported at Pinehurst and Canyon at 3:35 p.m. If knowing about…
“Well, Well, Well… What Do We Have Here?”
It is said a successful street photographer is only as good as his or her instincts and that – we know – is exactly right. One of our Roving Lenses came across this little scene in Pleasant Hill last night and, at first, things shaped up to be a fairly routine car stop and search…
“So, Have You Ever Thought About Being A Firefighter When You Get Older?”
Some minor recruiting going after firefighters responded to an address in Walnut Creek Thursday and Capt. Brian George spotted some young admirers watching from a distance. Hands-on training was allowed and the cul-de-sac kids learned the ins and outs of fire hydrants while Dad made a video for posterity. We’ll see what she’s up to…
Smoky Car Fire Draws Firefighters In Walnut Creek Friday
Smoky little fire tripping alarms at a complex in the 7000 block of Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek on Friday. Firefighters went floor by floor looking for the origin, asking some residents to shelter in place while they searched. Lots of apparatus in the area so you may want to steer clear. Much of the smoke…
Close Call At Alamo Safeway Sunday
Photo Bundle from scene of incident at Alamo Safeway this morning. Close call on Aisle Two. Relatively minor injuries after all was said and done. Thanks to everyone who stopped to talk with our photographer. Minor injuries to driver, mom hurt getting her child out of the way and a store employee who suffered an…
New Water Feature In Walnut Creek Monday
Pickup nicked a fireplug near Main and Treat on Monday and hooboy, did that set off a show. Massive water tower attracted curious locals and lit up our Flash system with calls and folks sending in photos. The pickup did a runner and hasn’t been located.
Post-Flight Walkaround
Crew of REACH H130 air ambulance gives their aircraft a thorough going-over following a patient drop-off at John Muir Medical Center Friday.
Aaannd Wednesday Is Off And Running…
Pretty dawn over our fabled mountain with cooler temperatures predicted throughout the day. We shall see. Again, if you see news happening in your part of the 24/680, drop us a line!
Night Owl
Checking out the scene in Walnut Creek…
Close Call For Charter Bus Passengers In Danville Saturday Night
Charter bus passengers – 48 in all – were forced to bail out of their vehicle and into the rain Saturday after the rear quarter of the bus began to smoke and then burst into flame on I680 at Diablo Road in Danville Saturday night. The unfortunate passengers abandoned the bus at approximately 8:53pm and…