Recreational Vehicles, Grassland Burns In Concord Thursday
A fire off Solano Way in Concord burned grassland and several vehicles Thursday, bringing firefighters on the run and creating a few tense moments before things could be brought under control. The blaze was reported just before 1 p.m. at Solano Way and Arnold Industrial Place, quickly burning through at least three vehicles and throwing…
If A Tree (And Power Pole) Fall In Downtown Martinez, Would You Hear It? You Bet You Would…
The Tip Line lit up this afternoon as a tree fell in downtown Martinez – bringing some power lines and a power pole down with it and damaging some unfortunate cars parked in the area. There were no injuries, we’re happy to report, but Martinez PD shut down the 600-700 block of Ward, Green, Masonic…
Can You Identify This Crew Of Armed Robbers?
We can’t remember seeing a photo that captured the moment an armed robbery took place, but these photos provided by Livermore police seem to fit the bill. Investigators are looking for the members of this trio, who committed an armed robbery at an AM PM on Rincon Ave in Livermore at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday. If…
Tough Out There Today
Take your pick: Landslides, speeders, wobblers, blackout in the Caldecott, the guy throwing junk out of his moon roof – it was a tough day to be on the road in the 24/680. This crash tied up things a bit on Moraga Road this afternoon. There were others. No injuries in this one…
In The Old Days, Drivers Carried Road Maps And Jumper Cables – Now, It’s…
Martinez Police Corporal Ryan Baillie and Reserve Officer Hue were working their beat at 12:49 a.m. on February 9 when they spotted a car driving in circles in the intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Howe Road. The officers did what police do and they contacted the driver, 22-year-old Concord resident Oscar Esparza-Cabello, arresting him for…
Foxy Fellow Spotted In San Ramon
Reader Holly Moisa was quick as a… well, very quick to snap a photo of what we believe is a local Red Fox in San Ramon recently. We don’t believe he is of the native Sierra Nevada variety but what do all you experts say out there?
Moraga’s Latest Ski Destination: Rocky Peak
Who needs Mount Diablo with its lone road to the summit, long lift lines, and lack of apres ski scene when you have Rocky Peak right here at home? Lamorindan Michael Marquardt waxed up the planks early this morning and was out scoping the local hills looking for a place to make a few fresh…
Game Camera Captures Image Of Mobile 24/680 Puma
The folks at San Ramon PD were sent this picture of a local mountain lion on the move yesterday – the picture itself snapped by a game camera on Dec. 28 of last year at around 8:30 p.m. in the Thomas Ranch area. Experts believe the male mountain lion weighs in at about 120 pounds.…
Car Burglars Working Double Shifts – Including This Guy In San Ramon
We’re receiving multiple reports of car burglaries throughout the 24/680 in recent days, with multiple thefts taking place in specific parking lots and others in more out of the way locations – trailheads are a favorite ’cause they know you’ll be gone for a bit and away from your car. We’ve written about this and…
What Smoke?
Hazardous air conditions appear to be with us for a while until our grasslands stop burning and those offshore winds crank up again. Local hardware stores report a rush on for masks, respirators, and window sealant as our neighbors search for ways to protect themselves from this nasty air. It’s bad, though we cannot moan…