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CBS News
31-07-2025
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San Ramon police suspect minor of starting fire at historic 1850s Harlan House
San Ramon Police on Wednesday said a juvenile is suspected of starting the fire that destroyed part of the historic Harlan House. The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. on July 16 at the Harlan House on San Ramon Boulevard, between Westside Drive and Woodborough Way. According to police, officers were told by witnesses that they saw people fleeing the area just after the fire started. Officers later found three juveniles and identified them as suspects, police said. One of the juveniles is suspected of starting the fire, police said, and they are not being identified because they are a minor. Police said the case was being forwarded to the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office for review. "Due to the involvement of minors, no further information will be released at this time," San Ramon police said. The Harlan House, also known as "El Nido," was constructed in 1852 by Joel and Minerva Fowler Harlan. It's San Ramon's oldest building and has ties to the California Gold Rush. The Harlans moved to California in 1848 from Michigan after gold was discovered in Sutter's Mill. They later moved the home to its current location in 1858 due to being charged property taxes by Alameda and Contra Costa counties due to its spot on the county lines.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
Suspect in alleged Discovery Bay "boat rage" incident arrested
Discovery Bay boater seen on video crashing into person on jet ski, other boats Discovery Bay boater seen on video crashing into person on jet ski, other boats Discovery Bay boater seen on video crashing into person on jet ski, other boats The owner of a powerboat caught on video in an alleged "boat rage" incident in Discovery Bay on Sunday has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, according to authorities. Video posted on social media shows a dark-colored wakeboard boat near the Discovery Bay Marina docks chasing after someone on a personal watercraft, creating waves that rocked other boats at nearby docks. Another video shows the boat crashing into boats docked at the marina after hitting the jet skier. The Contra Costa Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office jail records show that the registered owner of the boat, identified as 57-year-old Erick Garcia, was arrested on Wednesday at noon and was being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on $95,000 bail. He is being charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and vandalism resulting in damage of $400 or more. The Sheriff's Office said more information on the arrest would be provided later.
CBS News
21-06-2025
- Climate
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Parts of the Bay Area experiencing elevated to near-critical fire weather
Parts of the Bay Area will have elevated to near-critical fire weather on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Those areas are the interior East Bay, eastern Santa Clara Hills and the Gabilan Range, which is in Monterey and San Benito counties. Gusty winds and dry humidity in the afternoon will create conditions for fast-spreading grass fires, the NWS said. Wind gusts will be between 25 to 45 mph, and afternoon humidity will be between 15 to 30 percent, according to the NWS. 🔥Elevated to near-critical fire weather concerns for the interior East Bay, eastern Santa Clara Hills, and Gabilan range due to gusty winds and dry afternoon humidities, resulting in increased risk for quickly spreading grass fires. Remember: One less spark, one less fire! #CAwx — NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) June 21, 2025 Due to fire weather conditions, PG&E warned that power shutoffs in several parts of Northern California were likely, and there are shutoffs in effect already. Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Monterey counties are under a power shutoff warning, according to PG&E.
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Flaring at Martinez refinery prompts community notification
Flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company early Friday morning prompted a company report to health officials and a subsequent community alert. The refinery said it reported a Level 1 Community Awareness Message to Contra Costa Health at 5:47 a.m. because of the flaring. Following the message, CCH issued a notification telling residents, "You may hear, smell, or see signs related to this event; however no action is required." Flaring at a refinery is a controlled burning of excess or waste gases, primarily hydrocarbons, done as a safety measure to prevent pressure buildup and potential explosions. MRC said that flaring events "are an essential part of a refinery's integrated, engineered safety systems, which are designed to safely manage excess gases and pressure through efficient, effective combustion." In February, a fire at the refinery injured six workers and burned for three days, prompting the refinery to shut down all operations. Earlier this month, an independent report on the fire was released, indicating a lack of qualified contract workers, inadequate training and supervision, and California regulatory issues were among factors leading to the fire. In April, the refinery began restarting some of its process units shut down because of the fire and MRC said it hopes to rebuild the damaged unit and reopen it by the fourth quarter of this year. CCH offers more information on flaring and hazardous materials releases at MRC also provides additional information on flaring at
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Early morning brush fire in Crockett contained; 6 acres burned
Crews contained a 6-acre vegetation blaze in Contra Costa County's town of Crockett early Thursday morning, according to fire officials. The fire was reported shortly before 3 a.m. near San Pablo Avenue and Old County Road, the The Crockett Carquinez Fire Department said on social media. 🚨 Vegetation Fire - Pablo IC Early Thursday, crews from Crockett-Carquinez, Rodeo-Hercules, Con Fire, El Cerrito, EBRPD,... Posted by Crockett Carquinez Fire Department on Thursday, June 5, 2025 Crockett firefighters—with help from the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, El Cerrito Fire Department and East Bay Regional Park District—were able to stop the spread by 4 a.m. No injuries or structure damage were reported, according to the Crockett Carquinez Fire Department.
