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Fugitive’s wrong-way sprint on Highway 4 triggers multi-car crash in Concord
crime-and-public-safety9 days ago

Fugitive’s wrong-way sprint on Highway 4 triggers multi-car crash in Concord

A woman fleeing police in a white Honda Civic drove the wrong way on Highway 4 near Concord on Saturday, October 10, causing a head-on collision with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The crash, which occurred at 6:13 p.m., closed all four lanes of the freeway and resulted in minor injuries to the Jeep driver. A male passenger fled the scene on foot but was subsequently arrested, while the woman was taken into custody at the crash site. CHP spokesman Dan Gilmore confirmed that drugs and alcohol did not appear to be factors, though the reason for the initial pursuit remains unknown.

via The Mercury News|
#contra-costa-county#crime-and-public-safety#highway-4
Fatal Brentwood Crash Kills Two Liberty High Students, Injures Two
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Fatal Brentwood Crash Kills Two Liberty High Students, Injures Two

Two students from Liberty High School died and two others were injured in a two-car collision near Deer Valley Road and Balfour Road in Brentwood early Sunday morning. The crash involved a silver Infiniti and a white BMW, with preliminary reports suggesting one vehicle may have been reversing. Authorities are investigating the cause while the school community mourns the loss of student-athletes.

via KTVU|
#antioch#brentwood#contra-costa-county
Richmond officer shot in mental health call; suspect arrested after standoff
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Richmond officer shot in mental health call; suspect arrested after standoff

A Richmond police officer was shot and hospitalized after responding to a mental health welfare check on September 3, 2026. The suspect, identified as Jasmine Robinson, 39, fired over 30 rounds from a rifle inside a home on Key Boulevard, injuring the officer and damaging nearby vehicles and homes. No other people were hurt. Police used chemical agents to end the standoff, and Robinson was arrested. The officer, a 25-year veteran, was released from the hospital on September 4.

via KTVU|
#a3-behavioral-response#contra-costa-county#crime-and-public-safety
Morgan Fire Near Mount Diablo Grows to 50 Acres as Evacuation Warnings Are Issued
local3 months ago

Morgan Fire Near Mount Diablo Grows to 50 Acres as Evacuation Warnings Are Issued

A fast-moving wildfire near Mount Diablo grew to about 50 acres by 5:48 p.m., prompting evacuation warnings for Zones CCC-249 and CCC-250 though no orders were issued yet. Fire crews from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire battled the blaze from air and ground in rugged terrain, aided by eight Type 1 air tankers and four helicopters. An earlier estimate of 125 acres was revised downward with better mapping. Officials urged residents to prepare to evacuate, gather essential items, monitor official alerts, and be ready to leave immediately if an evacuation order is issued.

via Patch|
#cal-fire#contra-costa-county#evacuation-warnings
FBI raids Contra Costa County Assessor and office amid probe
local4 months ago

FBI raids Contra Costa County Assessor and office amid probe

FBI agents raided the home of Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer, his Martinez office, and the home of Assistant Assessor Vince Robb as part of an ongoing investigation into county property value assessments. Kramer called the move an intimidation tactic, noting his long tenure and past scrutiny, including a 2019 grand jury accusation; Robb’s position will be filled as Kramer plans to retire in December 2026.

via CBS News|
#assessor#contra-costa-county#fbi-raid
FBI raids Contra Costa tax office and homes amid wire fraud probe
crime4 months ago

FBI raids Contra Costa tax office and homes amid wire fraud probe

The FBI executed three search warrants in Contra Costa County, including the Martinez tax assessor's office and the homes of the current and outgoing tax assessors, amid allegations of wire fraud and other offenses. Authorities have not disclosed what they sought; the warrants cite possible wrongdoing connected to property valuations. Long-time assessor Gus Kramer and incoming official Vince Robb are linked to the case, with Robb set to take office in January.

via KTVU|
#contra-costa-county#crime#fbi
Contra Costa warns of invasive sharpshooter on Costco grapevines
local4 months ago

Contra Costa warns of invasive sharpshooter on Costco grapevines

Contra Costa County warns that grapevines sold at several Costco stores may be infested with the glassy-winged sharpshooter, an invasive leafhopper that can spread Pierce's disease and threaten wine crops. Consumers who bought grapevines after April 21 should contact the county for a pickup, keep plants in their original pots, and avoid moving or disposing of them. Unsold inventory has been destroyed; the issue is tied to shipments from Burchell Nursery and affects multiple counties. The insect is not dangerous to humans or pets.

via Berkeleyside|
#contra-costa-county#costco#glassy-winged-sharpshooter
Measles Outbreak in East Bay Prompts Health Warnings
health9 months ago

Measles Outbreak in East Bay Prompts Health Warnings

A highly contagious measles case has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, California, with exposure at multiple public locations between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24. Health officials warn that unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised individuals may be at risk and emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that the county has a vaccination rate over 95%. The incident highlights concerns about the resurgence of measles due to declining vaccination rates nationwide.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#contra-costa-county#health#measles
Investigation underway after Legionnaires' disease deaths linked to Richmond spa
health3 years ago

Investigation underway after Legionnaires' disease deaths linked to Richmond spa

Two people have died from Legionnaires' Disease, and a third person fell ill after visiting Zen Day Spa in Richmond, California. The spa has been closed after an assessment revealed that it did not have the necessary permit for a spa or pool. Legionella bacteria, which causes the disease, can be found in contaminated water droplets. The health agency is investigating the source of the potential outbreak to prevent further cases.

via CBS San Francisco|
#contra-costa-county#health#investigation