Twisty Pursuit Up And Down I-680 Sunday
Readers advised us of a pursuit up and down I-680 on Sunday, the CHP behind a white Mercedes and a driver they wanted to talk with about some traffic infractions, we think. Pursued and pursuers made an abrupt turn off the freeway onto Diablo Road in Danville and we believe the pursuit was terminated.
Public Clock Du Jour…
Continuing our tour of local timepieces photo dude “GoGo” Gomez came across this stylishly architectural timekeeper – and discovered that it has a history. We’re into clocks, and architecture, and local history so if you can flesh out the back story on this public fixture – show us what you can do!
Visitors In Town – Buy ‘Em A Coffee!
An “all clear” has been sounded for the Morgan Fire in Clayton though fresh crews are funneling in for Fire Watch duties to rake through hotspots and prevent re-kindles. Conditions markedly better than they were yesterday but, still, that’s hard work so if you find yourself in a position to make it happen – stand…
“Morgan Fire” Burning In Clayton
A fast-moving fire at Morgan Territory and Marsh Creek roads in Clayton (Morgan Fire) triggered a rapid response from ground and aerial firefighting units Friday – the blaze quickly eating up about 25 acres and triggering 3-alarms. On-scene commanders had fixed the burn area at approximately 120 acres but subsequently rolled that estimate back to…
Clayton: Music In The Grove! July 25
Clayton Summer Concerts in the Grove! Date:6/13/2026 – 8/22/2026 Time:6:00-8:30pm Location:The Downtown Park Grove 6100 Main St., Clayton Clayton Summer Concerts in The Grove is a free summer music series that is fun for the whole family. Presented by the City of Clayton, CA. Cost: FREE. Walking to The Grove is recommended as parking is…
Danville Standoff Shuts Down Neighborhood, Local School Tuesday
We started fielding calls from anxious parents and neighbors at about 3:20pm Tuesday after a barricaded subject call in Danville turned into a full-on standoff with SWAT teams, an armored car, drones and lots more police in the area of Camino Ramon and San Thomas Way. Camino Ramon was closed to through traffic as negotiations…
Filing Period Underway For November 3, 2026 General Election
From the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department On Monday, July 13th, 2026, the Candidate Filing Period for the November 3rd General Election will begin and nomination papers will be available for candidates running for office. The nomination period runs through 5:00 pm Friday, August 7, 2026. A list of offices anticipated for the election can…
Night Lens…
News24/680 cameramen out looking for photos at all hours these days. Remember, wave to the News24/680 Guys!
Teen Cyclist Airlifted From Briones Regional After Hard Fall Saturday
CHP chopper crew airlifted a teen bicyclist injured in a fall in Briones this afternoon. Cyclist was unconscious when H30 lifted off en route to Childrens Hospital, Oakland.
Truck Burns On Eastbound Hwy 24 Friday
Truck fire on eastbound Hwy 24 in Orinda getting attention tonight. We Flashed word that a Toyota Tacoma caught fire and was burning at about 10:33pm. Driver made it out fine but his truck she is not so good…