Posts Tagged ‘24/680’
Deep Thoughts: King Tides; Social MEdia, And Soldier Of Fortune Fanboys
Sloshing around, re-shaping the world in our heads. We don’t know why the rest of the world doesn’t think as we do, it’s clear to us we’re one of the globe’s last great thinkers. Instead, we apply our immense cranial power to more mundane problems – like how to keep the home barista steam nozzle…
Read MoreOld(er) Dudes Try Driving The Waymo Way – Would You?
We’ve broached the idea of getting where you need to go autonomously in the past – usually getting a firm “Hell No!” from committed gear jammers and others wary of the technology behind driverless motoring. But Mountain View-based Waymo appears in it to win the autonomous transportation game, recently applying for and getting Department of…
Read More“Good Morning, Glory! Now Slow The @$% Down!”
As cautionary messaging goes this one is nicer than most, combining a little natural splendor with some sage advice. This flowery invitation to slow down and smell the ros… flowers stands in the 24/680 and caught the eye of one of our local lensmen, shell-shocked after a busy couple of days in the ‘hoods. Know…
Read MoreIt’s 2020 – Locals Ring In The New Year With Restraint
The arrival of Double Twenty was greeted with a sort of quiet restraint, as far as we can tell, though there were one or two ragers out there with some dedicated partying. It’s quiet out there for the most part, we’ve been roaming around, “You Belong To The City” running on our own personal soundtrack…
Read More2018 Underway In The 24/680 – With Some Surprises
This New Year is upon us here at the Crossroads of Civilization in Contra Costa, and so far 2018 has been great for some but packed with surprises for others. We’ve gotten several inquiries from readers interested in changes to the state’s laws regarding marijuana sale and use, as well as changes in regulations regarding…
Read MoreFreeway Shooting Incident Runs From 24/680 To Pittsburg; Suspect Apprehended
From the California Highway Patrol: On Saturday October 28, 2017, at approximately 11:23 PM, CHP – Contra Costa Area officers were notified by dispatch that a concerned citizen had reported seeing a white Nissan pickup truck (license plate 97614H2) with a white male passenger with a handgun firing gunshots out of the vehicle, near I-680…
Read MoreSmoky Whirlpool Of Hot Air Settles Over 24/680; Some Schools Keeping Kids Inside
Persistent reports of “Smoke and Haze” in the 24/680 – the result of a contrary high-pressure ridge and drift smoke from northern fires – continued to flood our Tip Lines Thursday as temperatures mounted along with fears over the health effects of our inherited air. Some local schools were keeping their student body indoors, with…
Read More24/680 Residents Admire – And Some Ski – Snowcapped Mt. Diablo Sunday
Today’s flurry of hail was matched only by the flurry of snapshots we received from readers eager to document the layer of fresh snow atop our landmark Devil Mountain this morning. Photos are on our Facebook page (thanks to all of you who sent them in), but we have to say that, so far, Steve…
Read MoreCHP Says Road Debris – Not BB Gun Plinker – Behind Shattered Windows At 24/680 Junction
A release from the California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa County office: Update to debris causing damage at SR-24/I-680 After our combined effort with our partners, further investigation, and observation of the area of SR-24 eastbound and westbound, between I-680 and Pleasant Hill Road, CHP has found no evidence of criminal intent, just debris that has…
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