Vacant House Burns In Walnut Creek Early Thursday

Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire at an apparently abandoned home at 1st Avenue and Hall Lane in Walnut Creek. The first crews on the scene reported being met by heavy smoke and flame from the residence, located in the 1600 block of 1st Avenue. The blaze was first reported at 1:05…

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Walnut Creek Man Dies In Two-Alarm House Fire Wednesday; Others Injured

An elderly man died and his wife and son suffered moderate injuries after a fast-moving fire of undetermined origin roared through a home on Mandarin Lane in Walnut Creek early Wednesday morning. The victim, who has yet to be identified pending notification of family, was described as an older man and one of three people…

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Walnut Creek Police Determine Holland Drive Deaths Result Of Murder-Suicide

Investigators have determined the deaths of a Walnut Creek couple found Tuesday afternoon in their Holland Drive home were the result of a murder-suicide carried out by the husband – contractor Richard Huber Jr., 66. They believe Huber, owner of Dean Huber Construction for the past 19 years, shot his wife Sarah, 68, before turning…

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Teens Lead Police On Hair-Raising, Two-County Pursuit Wednesday Night

Teenagers in a 2000 VW Jetta engaged police from Solano and Contra Costa counties in a nearly 45 minute-long pursuit up and down I680 that ended only after their car had its tired flattened and they were arrested following a minor crash in Walnut Creek late Wednesday. Police and onlookers said the teens, both from…

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Last Call For Walnut Creek Crogan’s On January 23

The following has been posted on the Crogan’s/Walnut Creek Facebook page: Friends of Crogan’s. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that after 39 years of business, Crogan’s will officially be closing the doors on Monday, January 23. Many of you have been following the dealings with Crogan’s and the city of Walnut Creek.…

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