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Swastika Graffiti Prompts Response From Lafayette Mayor Anderson
From the office of Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson: LAFAYETTE, CALIF., October 27, 2020—Today, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of vandalism in an area of the city adjacent to Lafayette Circle. The Suspect(s) had spraypainted a swastika and the word “Trump” on the garage of a home. “There is…
Read MoreDanville Cancels Planned Hartz Avenue Closure After Incident, Ongoing Health Concerns
Council to reexamine closures at Tuesday study session. Following a weekend incident and continued concerns around violations of the county health order, the scheduled closure of Hartz Avenue for the weekend of October 23, 2020 has been cancelled for the segment between Diablo Road and Prospect Avenue. The issue of ongoing closures will be a…
Read MoreOne Dead In Highway 4 Crash In Martinez Saturday
A 26-year-old Richmond woman was ejected and died in a crash on eastbound Highway 4 at the McEwen Road on-ramp in Martinez Saturday. The California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa Division, said in a post that the crash occurred at about 3:02 p.m. when a 2014 Nissan Maxima left the roadway on the south side of…
Read MoreAllegation Of Public Corruption In Moraga Proves Unfounded, DA Says – Who Is Behind It?
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Recently, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office became aware of a website allegedly run by “Citizens for a Fair East Bay” with false and misleading information regarding town officials in the Town of Moraga and our Office’s involvement with these officials. (Editor’s Note: In…
Read MoreMoraga Couple Defrauded By Home Health Aide, Federal Complaint Alleges
OAKLAND – A criminal complaint unsealed Monday in federal court alleges that an Alameda home health aide defrauded an elderly Moraga couple of $360,000 – money she allegedly used for cosmetic surgery, cars, and expensive care packages for her dog. Federal prosecutors charged Heidi Suzanne Miller of Alameda with credit card fraud in the alleged…
Read MoreOrinda Family Skirts Wild Brawl With Aplomb Sunday
It’s getting tough out there, Gentle Readers. It doesn’t take much to touch things off these days. The smallest thing. An unwanted peck. A comment on a wattle. One misstep and you’re in the middle of a Suburban Fight Club. The Chew Family of Orinda encountered this melee in their neighborhood today and managed to…
Read MoreSerial Robber Keeps Trying – In San Ramon Valley And Elsewhere, Apparently
Earlier today, Friday, the pictured gentleman attempted to rob two banks in San Ramon, according to police. Investigators say the man is also suspected of attempting robberies at several other banks in the area, including branches in Danville, Dublin, and Mountain View. In most of the cases he appeared to approach businesses or victims on…
Read MoreYours In LipZippetyUppedness
We’re riding high on sleep deprivation and vintage Fleetwood Mac and watching The National Madness slide by while nightcallers ring us up and whisper: “Aren’t you going to say anything?” Those unlucky enough to know us well know we’re loquacious with just a hint of cocksure garrulousness thrown in – traits bestowed since the day…
Read MoreA Moment Both Terrible and Beautiful…
A crew from the Fremont Fire Department, specifically the gang from Engine 558, were hard at work at the scene of a – sadly – losing battle at the Glass Fire in Napa County a couple of days ago when they spotted the flag, and took a moment to retrieve it. Firefighters Mike L., Seth…
Read MoreRed Tier Impact On School Openings
PLEASANT HILL, Calif., September 29, 2020 – Contra Costa County has moved into the Red (Substantial) Tier under the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which allows schools to consider reopening after two weeks if certain conditions are met. If Contra Costa County remains in the Red Tier for 14 consecutive days, schools in the county have the option to return to in-person…
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