Mayr of Walnut Creek

02/11/2024

"Uncovering the Latest Arrests: Locust Street in Walnut Creek Shaken by Monday's Incident" - Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial]

02/11/2024

"Addressing the Growing Concern of Safety and Comfort: How We Can Help create a Secure Environment" - Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial]

02/11/2024

"Breaking News: Dramatic CHP Pursuit Ends in Intense Foot Chase through Lafayette on Wednesday" - Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial]

02/11/2024

"Police Investigate Alleged Fare Evasion Incident Leading to Melee at Walnut Creek BART on Thursday" - Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial]

08/13/2023

A 33-year-old Pittsburg man has been taken into police custody following an afternoon crime spree in the Walnut Creek area of California on Wednesday. The Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff’s Valley Station received a report of a burglary in progress on Birch Drive in unincorporated Walnut Creek. The suspect was later identified as 33-year-old...

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A 33-year-old Pittsburg man has been taken into police custody following an afternoon crime spree in the Walnut Creek area of California on Wednesday. The Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff’s Valley Station received a report of a burglary in progress on Birch Drive in unincorporated Walnut Creek. ...

08/13/2023

Midtown Plaza in Walnut Creek has been purchased by an affiliate of Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association. This has been made possible through documents filed in Contra Costa County and California state. This purchase is hugely beneficial for the citizens of Walnut Creek, allowing them access to wonderful amenities and benefits. The purchase of Midtown...

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Midtown Plaza in Walnut Creek has been purchased by an affiliate of Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association. This has been made possible through documents filed in Contra Costa County and California state. This purchase is hugely beneficial for the citizens of Walnut Creek, allowing them...

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A United Airlines flight that was bound for Singapore had to turn around to head back to SFO, KRON4 has confirmed. The flight transmitted a 7700 code, indicating general emergency, according to flight tracking website Flightradar. A United Airlines spokesperson told KRON4 it returned to SFO and landed without incident. United [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A United Airlines flight that was bound for Singapore had to turn around to head back to SFO, KRON4 has confirmed. The flight transmitted a 7700 code, indicating general emergency, according to flight tracking website Flightradar. A United Airlines spokesperson told KRON4 it....

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Sacramento man was arrested on Wednesday for a 2022 San Francisco killing, the San Francisco Police Department said. Lynell Peterson, 26, was taken into custody in Sacramento. The homicide happened on Sept. 24, 2022, at about 8 p.m. SFPD responded to the 5000 block of 3rd Street for an aggravated [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Sacramento man was arrested on Wednesday for a 2022 San Francisco killing, the San Francisco Police Department said. Lynell Peterson, 26, was taken into custody in Sacramento. The homicide happened on Sept. 24, 2022, at about 8 p.m. SFPD responded to the 5000 block of 3rd S...

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A special edition of "Cuomo" will air Monday on NewsNation featuring a town hall called "Crime in America." Journalist and show host Chris Cuomo will speak with mayors, crime victims, and law enforcement about potential solutions to crime in American cities. KRON4 News Anchors Darya Folsom and James Fletcher spoke with [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A special edition of "Cuomo" will air Monday on NewsNation featuring a town hall called "Crime in America." Journalist and show host Chris Cuomo will speak with mayors, crime victims, and law enforcement about potential solutions to crime in American cities. KRON4 News Anchor...

07/29/2023

(BCN) -- The San Francisco Unified School District is being sued over a childhood sexual abuse claim involving a former Lowell High School teacher and counselor who died in 2018. According to the Corsiglia, McMahon and Allard law firm in an email this week, the former teacher, Harlan Edelman, was not properly supervised by the [...]

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(BCN) -- The San Francisco Unified School District is being sued over a childhood sexual abuse claim involving a former Lowell High School teacher and counselor who died in 2018. According to the Corsiglia, McMahon and Allard law firm in an email this week, the former teacher, Harlan Edelman, was no...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- A man was arrested for elder abuse and a hate crime after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman outside a Hayward grocery store, police said Thursday. The incident occurred in the late morning hours of July 21. The woman, according to the Hayward Police Department, walked toward the entrance to the store when the [...]

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(KRON) -- A man was arrested for elder abuse and a hate crime after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman outside a Hayward grocery store, police said Thursday. The incident occurred in the late morning hours of July 21. The woman, according to the Hayward Police Department, walked toward the entran...

07/29/2023

The spacious property located in the first block of Country Hills Court in Danville was sold on June 30, 2023. The $2,300,000 purchase price works out to $806 per square foot. The house, built in 1990, has an interior space of 2,854 square feet.

The post “$2.3 Million Price Tag for Luxurious Four-Bedroom Home in Danville” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- Several arrests have been made in connection to a series of carjackings, the Oakland Police Department announced on Thursday. "Multiple individuals" were arrested in connection to carjackings including a recent incident on Skyline Boulevard. OPD officers assigned to the Violent Crime Operations Center located a person wanted in connection to that attempted carjacking [...]

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“Oakland Police Arrest Carjacking Suspects in Connection with Skyline Blvd. Incident, Search Continues for Other Possible Suspects” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

(KRON) -- Several arrests have been made in connection to a series of carjackings, the Oakland Police Department announced on Thursday. "Multiple individuals" were arrested in connection to carjackings including a recent incident on Skyline Boulevard. OPD officers assigned to the Violent Crime Opera...

07/29/2023

The blaze was burning in mix of vegetation, vehicles and structures across at least two city blocks.

The post 3-Alarm Fire Ravages Bay Point Homes, Trees on Thursday appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The security guard who shot Banko Brown was fined $1,500 by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) for several violations during the day of the shooting. Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony was found to be carrying a concealed firearm without a permit to do so, per the BSIS. He also was [...]

The post “Banko Brown Killer Fined for Hiding Weapon – Security Guard Punished for Concealing Firearm” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

07/29/2023

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) -- Thirteen men are being sued by the City of Santa Rosa under the California Fish and Game Code for polluting waterways with tire crumbs after driving recklessly during sideshows. The city says the tire crumbs ended up in storm drains and polluted Colgan and Roseland Creeks, adding that it is [...]

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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) -- Thirteen men are being sued by the City of Santa Rosa under the California Fish and Game Code for polluting waterways with tire crumbs after driving recklessly during sideshows. The city says the tire crumbs ended up in storm drains and polluted Colgan and Roseland Creek...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- Four suspects police say were involved in a series of robberies using stolen vehicles to ram into the exteriors of smoke shops have been arrested, according to the San Jose Police Department. San Jose police investigated more than 10 commercial burglaries of "smoke shop type businesses" between March and April. In the course [...]

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(KRON) -- Four suspects police say were involved in a series of robberies using stolen vehicles to ram into the exteriors of smoke shops have been arrested, according to the San Jose Police Department. San Jose police investigated more than 10 commercial burglaries of "smoke shop type businesses" be...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- Friends of two teenagers who were killed by a DUI driver said they are dismayed after the driver received a "slap on the wrist" in court. Colby Sharver was 18 years old and drunk when he plowed his Subaru Impreza into a group of teenagers who had gathered for a house party, investigators [...]

The post Contra Costa County Driver Receives Sentence for Killing 2 Teens in DUI Incident appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

(KRON) -- Friends of two teenagers who were killed by a DUI driver said they are dismayed after the driver received a "slap on the wrist" in court. Colby Sharver was 18 years old and drunk when he plowed his Subaru Impreza into a group of teenagers who had gathered for a house party, investigators [...

07/29/2023

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misstated the status of the union's bid to purchase the brewery. We regret the error. (July 28, 2023) SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Union workers at Anchor Brewing Company say they weren't given a fair shot at purchasing the historic San Francisco brewery from its current owner, Sapporo Breweries. [...]

The post “Union Struggle to Save Beloved San Francisco Brewery Facing Difficulties” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misstated the status of the union's bid to purchase the brewery. We regret the error. (July 28, 2023) SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Union workers at Anchor Brewing Company say they weren't given a fair shot at purchasing the historic San Francisco brewery from....

07/29/2023

Antioch workers said they didn't want to be put in the position of having to oust the unhoused.

The post “Antioch Increases Efficiency of Homeless Encampment Cleanup by Outsourcing Services” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

Antioch workers said they didn't want to be put in the position of having to oust the unhoused.

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- At least 132 pending criminal cases against drug dealers are in jeopardy of being dismissed because of alleged misconduct by an officer in the San Francisco Police Department. Criminal Defense Attorney Alexander Golovets says he represents three defendants who were facing drug dealing charges that suddenly vanished. He says that's because [...]

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“Over 100 SF Drug-related Cases Dismissed Due to Officer Misconduct” appeared first on Mayor of Walnut Creek [unofficial] .

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- At least 132 pending criminal cases against drug dealers are in jeopardy of being dismissed because of alleged misconduct by an officer in the San Francisco Police Department. Criminal Defense Attorney Alexander Golovets says he represents three defendants who were facing dru...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- A California driver said he feels thankful to be alive after his new Tesla veered off the road, accelerated, and crashed while in autopilot mode. "I was a proud Tesla owner a few months ago. I was certain that I had invested in a reliable and safe car, in a brand that pioneers the future. [...]

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(KRON) -- A California driver said he feels thankful to be alive after his new Tesla veered off the road, accelerated, and crashed while in autopilot mode. "I was a proud Tesla owner a few months ago. I was certain that I had invested in a reliable and safe car, in a brand that pioneers the future.....

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person evading arrest crashed into another car in San Francisco's Sunset District on Thursday, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD officers saw suspects wanted for vehicle burglaries and thefts in the area of 19th Ave. and Judah St. at about 6:22 p.m. Two suspects were arrested, but a third [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person evading arrest crashed into another car in San Francisco's Sunset District on Thursday, the San Francisco Police Department said. SFPD officers saw suspects wanted for vehicle burglaries and thefts in the area of 19th Ave. and Judah St. at about 6:22 p.m. Two suspect...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- Three people were arrested for attempting to steal a car in Oakley on Tuesday, the city's police department said. The police chief said thieves are using technology to steal certain kinds of cars, and this kind of theft is becoming more common. "I would not normally put such specific information out regarding the [...]

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(KRON) -- Three people were arrested for attempting to steal a car in Oakley on Tuesday, the city's police department said. The police chief said thieves are using technology to steal certain kinds of cars, and this kind of theft is becoming more common. "I would not normally put such specific infor...

07/29/2023

(KRON) -- A large fire burned in the City of Bay Point on Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Twitter. The blaze torched vegetation, vehicles and structures, firefighters said. The three-alarm fire began on Bella Monte Avenue and Willow Pass Road. Fire crews responded at 4:45 p.m. Both halves of a [...]

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(KRON) -- A large fire burned in the City of Bay Point on Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said on Twitter. The blaze torched vegetation, vehicles and structures, firefighters said. The three-alarm fire began on Bella Monte Avenue and Willow Pass Road. Fire crews responded....

07/29/2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department fought a two-alarm fire at a two-story home in the Sunset District Thursday night. The address of the fire is 1242 19th Avenue. It was first announced as a one-alarm fire but was later upgraded to two alarms. Two minor injuries were reported, including one firefighter. [...]

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department fought a two-alarm fire at a two-story home in the Sunset District Thursday night. The address of the fire is 1242 19th Avenue. It was first announced as a one-alarm fire but was later upgraded to two alarms. Two minor injuries were reported,...

07/29/2023

(BCN) -- The San Ramon Police Department is investigating a collision Thursday at Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon roads that resulted in major injuries. Police said that as of 2:50 p.m., eastbound Crow Canyon Road was reopened, but was closed in the westbound direction at Porter Drive and Park Place. Northbound traffic on Bollinger Canyon [...]

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(BCN) -- The San Ramon Police Department is investigating a collision Thursday at Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon roads that resulted in major injuries. Police said that as of 2:50 p.m., eastbound Crow Canyon Road was reopened, but was closed in the westbound direction at Porter Drive and Park Plac...

07/29/2023

The rapidly growing popularity of pickleball in Walnut Creek, a suburb of San Francisco, has led to increasing neighborhood conflicts due to noise complaints and tension over shared recreational space. The local Pickleball Club, with around 800 members, and tennis enthusiasts are at odds over the use of shared courts in Rudgear Park. As the community grapples to find a resolution, city officials are exploring potential new court locations with soundproofing material and considering the impact on other recreational groups, particularly the 1,200-member strong Walnut Creek Racquetball Club. A final recommendation from the task force, formed to address this issue, is expected by June.

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The rapidly growing popularity of pickleball in Walnut Creek, a suburb of San Francisco, has led to increasing neighborhood conflicts due to noise complaints and tension over shared recreational space. The local Pickleball Club, with around 800 members, and tennis enthusiasts are at odds over the us...

07/28/2023

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The opening of Dutch Bros. Coffee in Martinez is sure to be a hit with locals and visitors alike. The drive-thru coffee shop will provide a convenient and delicious option for coffee lovers in the area, as well as jobs for local residents. So, if you're in the Martinez area, be sure to check out Dutch Bros. Coffee when it opens soon!

It looks like the Dutch Bros. Coffee in Martinez will be opening soon. The drive-thru coffee shop, located at 3455 Alhambra Ave.… The post Dutch Bros. Coffee In Martinez Opening Soon appeared first on CLAYCORD.com.