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In a recent incident at a Safeway store in Pittsburg, California, a chemical leak caused concern and prompted an emergency response. The leak, identified as freon, led to the evacuation of the store and one individual being hospitalized. This blog post will delve into the details of the incident, highlighting the response by authorities and the potential risks associated with chemical leaks.

A family in Pleasant Hill fell victim to a shocking theft over the weekend when their luggage, packed with valuable items, was stolen from their driveway. They only became aware of the crime after reviewing the surveillance footage.

Our readers alerted us to an armed robbery near the Wells Fargo Bank branch at Main and Bonanza in Walnut Creek around 3:12 p.m. Tuesday. We were told a man was robbed of his watch and other personal belongings by a suspect who exited a vehicle with two other passengers inside, approached the victim and took his watch and other personal belongings – possibly after brandishing a gun of some type.

The Pittsburg Police Department is investigating a Monday morning vehicle crash which resulted in a man setting a vehicle on fire. The call came in at approximately 7:40 am at N Parkside and Rose Ann Ave where a person reported a vehicle crash involving a mini van and a white pickup truck. The caller then reported a male got out of a truck and intentionally it set on fire.

Five members of the Walker family died in a house fire in Clayton in 1968. A killer may have gotten away with their murders.

Contra Costa Animal Services warns of overcrowding as it nears capacity, offering free pet adoptions throughout June. The shelter, experiencing a surge in big dogs and kittens, aims to reduce pet numbers to under 100 each and explores fostering and transfers to rescue organizations. Dr. Katherine Mills cites reduced spaying/neutering services and a veterinarian shortage during COVID-19 as contributing factors.

The Gabe family has scheduled public and private events to celebrate her life later this month.

The El Dorado Sheriffs Office High Tech Crimes Detectives were conducting an undercover internet crimes investigation when they were solicited by a 41-year-old man who thought he was chatting with a 13 year old female. The suspect arranged to meet with the juvenile in a public location within El Dorado...

We bring you a special report on an inspirational individual who has become a local hero in Pittsburg, California. His name is George Jordan III, and his story is one of dedication, perseverance, and community impact.

In April, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy, so it’s not surprising their Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center location is closing. I dropped by a couple of weeks ago and many things were only 20% off, with not much available anyway.

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. -- At about 3:30 a.m. Monday morning, a man from Oakley, CA died after crashing on Interstate 5 near milepost 33. According to a news release from Oregon State Police, the man, 29-year-old Shawn Douglas Kroll, was traveling northbound on I-5 in his black Tesla Model when the car drifted off the road and onto the shoulder.

(KRON) — A Vallejo woman was arrested on suspicion of homicide after she allegedly ran over a pedestrian on Donna Court. Police did not say if the arrested woman, Kalece Monae Farr, knew the victim. The Vallejo Police Department said a man was gravely injured on June 3 at 4:22 p.m. “Upon arrival, officers located […]

On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at the Contra Loma Estate Park on Mahogany Way in the City of Antioch. According to preliminary information, the shooting occurred at 7:50 am involving a stolen vehicle in which the suspect was possibly shooting at a auto theft victim (carjacking). It is unclear if there were any injuries.

The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls reported between May 21-27 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pittsburg. 5/24 – 10 block Marina Blvd. DUI. 5/25 – 1000 block Railroad Ave. 5/26 – 2700 block E Leland Rd.

Caltrans plans to close all lanes in one direction of Interstate Highway 80 over the course of four weekends this summer in West Contra Costa County, which will prompt significant detours for drivers. All eastbound lanes will be closed from Friday, July 21, at 9 p.m. through Monday, July 24,...

A motorcyclist was killed on Marsh Creek Road near Three Springs Road in the City of Clayton Sunday, firefighters finding the rider down at 9:09 p.m. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters found the rider down on the road at that location. The person was declared dead at the scene.

ANTIOCH - On a busy afternoon at the Embarcadero BART station, people and trains come and go every few minutes. But public transit advocates say that could all change in the near future.Priscilla Barrera takes the Yellow Line to Antioch twice a week. It's about an hour ride on BART. "It's not as scary as people make it out to be," she said. She's witnessed two of what she described as, 'encounters,' but she says overall, she feels safe during her commute. "Yes, I feel safe. On this line, I do," she said. That's been the case for her for...

The Oakland Police Department announced the arrest of an Antioch man in connection with a fatal shooting. He was arrested on June 1 in the City of Stockton. According to Oakland Police, they arrested Sean Bryant for the homicide of Lannie Ross, which occurred on April 9, 2023, in the 3200 block of Filbert Street.

The Group Will Meet To Watch The Film “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare.”. Brentwood Meet is a group that organizes meet up for Brentwood Residents each month to facilitate community within the district. It is organized by Simone H. Joseph. On June 8 from 12:00 p.. to 2:00 p.m....

A high-speed police chase in Danville concluded in a fiery crash, resulting in major injuries for five individuals. The incident transpired near the intersection of Harbor Road and Blackhawk Road where the pursued vehicle flipped over and caught fire. Notably, the accident occurred on the same night as a local high school graduation.