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Dad’s Day Deliberations: E-Things; C’Mon Mr. Candidate; And Isolation Theories

Our second D-Day in June, this one devoted to Old Dad, aka Pops, Pa, Papa and maybe, for some, Pater. Tip of the treasured Joe Swing barracks cap and a toast to you today, Sarge. Thanks for everything. It has been an interesting month so far with our elections playing out, the FBI visiting the…

Letter: Danville Addresses E-Bike Issue

Editor; After nearly two years of growing complaints, near-misses, and serious concerns from residents, the Danville Town Council has taken an important step toward making our parks and trails safer. On June 16th, before an overflow crowd of more than 100 residents, the Council voted unanimously to advance an ordinance addressing the use of e-bikes…

Letter: Reader Writes In Support Of Tice Creek Principal Pam Davis

Note: This letter is identical to one the author sent to the District Governing Board this evening. Ed. Editor: Re: Support for the Appointment of Pam Davis as Principal of Tice Creek School I am writing to express my strong support for the appointment of Pam Davis as Principal of Tice Creek School. My…

Our Landmark Mountain Gets Moody – Then Flashes A Hopeful ‘Bo

Mount Diablo went through some moody phases Tuesday afternoon – rolling fog, some light rain, talk of hail – before flashing a hopeful rainbow. Adding to the meteorological happenings was the seismological – with Alamo logging a 2.2 Magnitude ice cube shifter just in time for the cocktail hour. Just keeping things interesting in the…

Crashes, Short Hauls And Burgers – Oh, My!

Bit of a crash at N. Broadway and Carlback in Walnut Creek with folks transported for precautionary exams at the hospital. We’re going to call this one a glancing head-on with force… and a Yard Sale chaser.Keep the station wagon between the lines and stay safe out there this weekend, people. Thanks to everyone sending…

Celebrating Public Fixtures – Where Have They All Gone?

We have a thing for street clocks… and public water features with ground level access for thirsty critters… and public art.We know, we know… we lean toward the archaic. England captivated us with its penchant for ornate market fountains – each equipped with staggered levels for the local animals: cats, dogs, horses. We found the…

Strong-arm Robbery Triggers Neighborhood Search In Walnut Creek Sunday

Walnut Creek police searched neighborhoods surrounding the 7Eleven on N. Main Street this afternoon following a strong-arm robbery during which a lone suspect reportedly made off with a victim’s watch. Neighbors and Flashers reported police in their area following the crime, with a police drone overhead and armed officers searching a specific area on Casa…

Concord Police Activity Stirs Public Interest Saturday

Laurie Vega Stephens was kind enough to share this photo snapped during a police action at Monument and Nursery Lane in Concord Saturday night. An accompanying helicopter eventually moved off but it was noisy out there for a bit and our Tip Line began to heat up. We’re not immediately certain that this response was…

“Night Owl”

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? Our photographers were out and about, as usual, when one of them got that feeling you get when you know someone has eyes on you. We remind our guys to “always look up” when surveying the landscape and this is what met the lensman’s gaze. Amazing what’s out…

24/680 Rainbow Triggers Photo Frenzy: CockatooBo, PupBo, 7ElevenBo

More unsettled weather in the 24/680 this afternoon followed by a light show of sorts as Ma Nature produced a double rainbow for our enjoyment. We snapped a photo but that touched off a small avalanche of reader photos, some of them without fingers over the lenses and many featuring family pets and other local…