Fuel Prices Have 24/680 Residents Digging Deeper
As the official – or perhaps semi-official – aggregators of life here in the 24/680 we’ve been hearing complaints/reports of rising – just about everything – prices for some time. This has inspired both online and offline commentary from business people and ordinary folk trying to navigate the grocery aisles and fuel pumps that power…
“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…
Lafayette Murder Trial Paused After Suspect Competency Concerns Arise
Courtroom proceedings in the case of a Chico man accused of murdering a Lafayette resident on his family property March 21 have been paused amid questions of the suspect’s mental competency with what, if any, connection existed between the two before their lethal meeting still a mystery. Judge Terri Mockler ordered David Swank Prince, 35,…
“Nothing Doing On Police,” Cast Iron Mnemonics; Tiers Of The Clowns
“Saucepans in summer, crepe pans in fall, when winter’s upon us, there’s food for us all.” – Dr. Niles Crane Our Spirit Guide’s mnemonic device for remembering the Kitchen Rules of Life sprang to mind with the arrival of a new cast iron dutch oven – the latest addition to our bunker’s Kitchen Arsenal. We’re…
Daylight Slips Away – Friday Night Kicks Off In The 24/680
We’ll see what evening brings. Lots of questions, tips, photos coming in tonight as the readership gets off work and, perhaps, switches into “play” mode. Check in if you see something amiss, find a good place for dinner or see a good movie.
San Ramon Regional Announces Arrival Of CEO Rob Anderson
The Buzz: San Ramon Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Rob Anderson has joined the organization as chief executive officer. Anderson’s leadership will maintain the organization’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for people across Contra Costa County and San Ramon. Anderson brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a strong track record of improving…
Lafayette Secures $3.7M State Funding For Portion Of Walking/Biking Pathway
From the City of Lafayette Lafayette, CA: The City of Lafayette has secured $3.7 million in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds to construct a key segment of the Aqueduct Pathway, a safe, fully separated route for people walking and biking through downtown Lafayette. The newly secured funding, combined with other sources, will allow the…
Crashes Continue Into Friday In The 24/680
Reader submitted photo of a crash on I680 north near the Treat Boulevard exit in Pleasant Hill this morning after what turned out to be a bad day on our roads. Photo taken a little after 1 a.m. No word on injuries though ambulances were on scene.
Fatal Auto Vs Pedestrian Collision In Walnut Creek Thursday
A pedestrian struck by a car at 3100 Oak Road in Walnut Creek suffered a serious head injury and reportedly died later at a local hospital. The victim, a man believed to be in his 40s, was struck at approximately 6:04pm with fire crews initiating life-saving measures at the scene of the collision. No further…