A Blast From Our Past – Courtesy Of 680/24 Corridor History Group
Friends with shared origins lead to long-lasting relationships and we are lucky enough to enjoy one with the folks at 680/24 Corridor History Group and, yes, we’re aware of the similarity in our names. It was discussed. They like many of the things we enjoy and two of those things is history in general and…
Busy Saturday Night In The 24/680
A busy night in the 24/680 Saturday with multiple chases and other dramas playing out. Photographer Craig Cannon caught this Thunder Runner as he was passing through Martinez, Calif., his Dodge Charger eventually giving out on Port Chicago Highway. Some shots were fired following a catalytic converter theft in San Ramon and more burglaries were…
Hang Onto Your Bins! It’s Raining In The 24/680!
Heavy rain is coming down in places today, Thursday, with some areas getting more precipitation than others. Craig Cannon was out and about today, looking for things to photograph as usual, when the skies opened up.
Surf Van Hangs Ten – Or Four Double-Ply – In Alamo Monday
There are Surf Vans and then there are Surfing Vans – this one was hanging ten on a boomer at Livorna and Serafix in Alamo, Calif. this afternoon. Nice form, Van Dude…
“Come As You Are” Wednesday
We happen to be great fans of these “Playing for Change” productions – liking their inclusive approach and introduction of players and pickers and instruments from around the world. Here, they take a New Classic and give it an international spin with impressive results. Do you have a favorite picker, player or singer? We do!
VIDEO/GRAPHIC CONTENT: Pleasanton PD Release Officer-Involved Shooting Videos
Pleasanton police released a video on last week’s officer-involved shooting incident involving 33-year-old San Jose resident Cody Chavez. This incident occurred on Thursday, February 17, 2022, when dispatch received a call from a victim of domestic violence at 4899 Willow Road. Pleasanton officers arrived on scene and found Mr. Chavez inside the victim’s apartment. After…
Witness Describes Scene Outside Walnut Creek Nordstrom Saturday
Craig Cannon was in Walnut Creek tonight, talking with people who witnessed the organized looting of the downtown Nordstrom store. As many as 80 thieves entered the store and robbed it – and patrons – in an apparently coordinated attack. Three people were treated for minor injuries, including exposure to pepper spray, while police arrested…
Anti-Mandate Protestors Gather Outside County Health Offices In Martinez Thursday
Video: Ann McMullen Michael
In The Dark In Lamorinda Overnight? Moraga Road Closure Ticking You Off? A Reader Caught The Cause…
Hokay, now… we Flashed our readership about last night’s incident on Moraga Road and subsequent blackout and, boy, are people yanked off this morning! Missed appointments, curtailed cocktail hours, we heard it all and more. As it happened, one of our peeps caught the moment on their Car Cam – and aren’t you glad you…
“Couch Cruisin’ With My Buds On A Tuesday Night…”
We told readers of a hmm, slightly more unusual sight than most on a Tuesday night in downtown Walnut Creek and, of course, the Internet Doubting Posse immediately demanded photographic evidence. It took a little longer than normal but reader Dan Foscalina came through like a champ. Mechanically inclined people we know say you can…