VIDEO: Reader Records Part Of Today’s Police Pursuit On Highway 24
We are few. But with you – we are many! We were on the way to this as it was happening today, Wednesday, but our photographer was outmaneuvered along with the police, apparently, when the driver of this car opted for the Crazy Ivan evasive driving technique and started driving the wrong way on the…
Supporters Of Israeli Hostages Gather On El Curtola Bridge Monday
Supporters of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 raids into Israel turned out for an unplanned demonstration on El Curtola Bridge in Lafayette Monday. The site of several demonstrations – of all types – over the years – the span is a frequent gathering place, with thousands of motorists passing on…
Pleasant Hill Estates Consignment Attempted Robbery Video
Store surveillance video from Monday’s attempted robbery at Estates Consignment store in Pleasant Hill, in which two carloads of thieves wielding sledge hammers and pry bars attempted to gain entry to the store but were turned back when an employee produced a handgun. The videos, posted to the Ring Neighbors site, cover the attempted theft…
Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision Leaves Victim Critically Injured In Martinez Sunday
A major injury accident with pedestrian hit at high speed has had the main thoroughfare in to Martinez closed since 5:30PM. Collision occurred in the northbound, 3900 block of Alhambra Avenue with all lanes closed for the investigation. Victim transferred to local hospital, condition unknown.
Fire Damages Martinez Home Wednesday
Firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze burning at a home in the 100 block of Fig Tree Lane in Martinez on Wednesday night. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was reported at 8:07 p.m. The fire damaged power lines to the home, burned into adjacent vegetation and consumed most of the home’s garage. Firefighters worked around…
RAW VIDEO: End Of S.F. To Martinez Pursuit Sunday; Suspect Arrested
Raw video from Martinez and the scene of tonight’s pursuit and arrest after a man reportedly fleeing from San Francisco police was believed to have thrown explosive devices at officers.
Horrific Crash On Eastbound Highway 24 In Orinda Wednesday
A wrong-way driver attempting to elude sheriff’s deputies during a chase that took them into Lafayette and back onto eastbound Highway 24, crashed headlong into another vehicle traveling in the eastbound direction – killing at least two. The driver, subsequently identified as Jesus Valdez, 35, of Oakland, was arrested for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle,…
Sights, Sounds Of Tuesdays March Through Downtown Walnut Creek
A walk in support of Israel was held in Walnut Creek, Calif. Tuesday, a crowd of about 800 taking to the streets in a coursing walk through downtown. The largely peaceful show of support was not without tension, however, as counter protestors – estimated to number around ten people – turned up to challenge marchers.…
Tires, Tempers Overheat In Walnut Creek Friday
What started out as a deceptively quiet Friday night in the city turned into isolated tableaus of chaos as sideshow activity and fistfights prevailed into early Saturday morning. Fights outside at least two local clubs were reported. No number of arrests – if any – was given at press time.