Posts Tagged ‘Walnut Creek Calif.’
Two Walnut Creek Homes Damaged In Early-Morning Fire Wednesday
Fire spread to two homes on Sutcliffe Place in Walnut Creek early Wednesday, creeping into attic spaces of a residence at 425 Sutcliffe and spreading to the adjacent property at 431. The blaze was reported at 1:12am and was eventually upgraded to 2-alarms as crews vented the roof in search of the fire’s origin while…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Home Damaged By Fire Monday; Occupant Injured
Firefighters responding to reports of a house fire on 1st Avenue in Walnut Creek this afternoon were met by heavy smoke and flames upon arrival, adjacent vegetation further limiting their access to the scene. Sadly, the occupant of the home required transportation to a local hospital. The nature of her injuries was unknown. The fire…
Read MoreOne Ejected, Injured In I680 Rollover Crash In Walnut Creek Saturday
A man was ejected and apparently seriously injured in a rollover crash on southbound I680 near the 24/680 split in Walnut Creek on Saturday, the crash drawing a rapid and sizable response from Samaritans and first responders after it was reported at 3:07 p.m. The cause of the crash is apparently under investigation by the…
Read More“Arrivederci, Genova!”
Among the several legacy businesses to close in the 24/680 in recent months is Genova Delicatessen in Walnut Creek, calling it quits today (Wednesday) after 58 years. Italians, wannabe Italians, truck drivers and businessmen who stopped at the California Boulevard location for lunch or to pick up a hard-to-find imported item from The Old Country,…
Read MoreCrash Blocks Buskirk In Walnut Creek Tuesday
The driver of a red pickup found herself in a little trouble Tuesday, rolling the vehicle onto its side on Buskirk Avenue at Treat Boulevard – but walking away from the crash under her own power. Emergency vehicles descended on the scene when the crash was reported at 3:15p.m., the incident temporarily blocking traffic before…
Read MoreComplicated Rescue After Rossmoor Crash Saturday
Complicated extrication in Rossmoor late Saturday after a driver dialed for help after crashing her car through a bus bench and some other infrastructure before tumbling down an embankment onto the 2100 block of Golden Rain Road. The crash was reported at approximately 11:20p.m. and brought many residents out for a look after the car…
Read MoreRollover Pole Shear Crash Snarls Walnut Creek Traffic Thursday
A nasty looking rollover crash sheared a power pole at Ygnacio Valley Road and San Carlos at the base and snarled traffic in the area and for much of the city, as a result. The car’s driver, however, walked away from the crash without a scratch. The driver told News24/680 she was trying to make…
Read MoreElectric Vehicle Burning In Underground Garage Prompts Shelter In Place Order Wednesday
A burning electric vehicle re-charging at an underground parking garage caught fire and burned Wednesday, prompting evacuations, a second alarm to help battle the fire, a Shelter in Place order from city officials to nearby residents and a rare decontamination order for firefighters assigned to the blaze. The fire was reported minutes before 5 p.m.…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Council Mulls E-Bike Safety Action Plan Tonight
In an apparent effort to address the proliferation of E-Bike and electric motorcycle riders on city street, the Walnut Creek city council is taking steps to reduce the number of collisions while supporting safe riding practices. The agenda item was announced as Walnut Creek police continue to address incidents of unsafe operation on city streets.…
Read MoreOne Injured In Early Morning Walnut Creek Crash Tuesday
One person was taken to hospital with apparently serious injuries after a rollover crash on I680 approaching the Ygnacio Valley Road offramp early Tuesday morning. Reports that the driver/occupant was ejected during the crash could not be immediately confirmed as no official account has been given. The crash was reported at 1:11 a.m. The victim…
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