Rainfall Leads To Crashes On Highway 24 Saturday
Couple of non-injury crashes on Highway 24 this morning but – thankfully! – no reports of injuries.
Crowds Gather In The 24/680 For No Kings Day
Getting messages and photos from people attending any of the several planned No Kings rallies in the 24/680 today. The first one to arrive from Patricia was taken in Walnut Creek. Crowd size in Walnut Creek was estimated at between 5,000 and 10,000 people with sizable crowds also turning up in other nearby cities to…
Ride Hard, Ride Long – Today’s Two-Wheelers Sporting Facial Hair, Glowy Rims…
Bicycles – meant as a healthy alternative to dino-fuel spewing cars (pfew, yech) have attracted a devoted following and a lot of attention lately as subsets (i.e. recumbents, tri-wheelers, e-bikes) develop and devotees roll with styles all their own. Our photographers routinely spot these various groups as they pedal or hum around town, bikes decked…
“EV FoamDown…”
Bit of trouble at the EV charging station on Tice Valley Boulevard today and, yes, the 24/680 Guy was on scene. He’s still laughing over the nice lady in the sun hat who flipped him off as he passed her trying to get to the blaze, but there you go. All in a days’ work.…
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.