Monthly Archives: December 2015

CONFIRMED: Concord DUI Checkpoint Planned – Saturday

Posted on December 31, 2015 | Leave a comment

There will be a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, Jan 2nd in Concord! We will be releasing the times and locations of the checkpoints soon! Stay Informed!

If you would like to updated on DUI checkpoints in Contra Costa, it’s HIGHLY recommended that you joining our email list, Facebook page, twitter feed or bookmark us and check back often! We will continue to make people of Contra Costa County aware of DUI Checkpoints, Smog Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and other travel related events. As far as we know, DiabloReporter.com is the ONLY site that gives out specific times and locations of checkpoints in the County.

Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend. As part of the Avoid the 25, the anti-DUI task force will deploy officers countywide to arrest drunk drivers and keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired. People making plans for weekend trips and parties are encouraged to use a designated sober driver to prevent arrests or accidents. Drive safe and be responsible.

To report a checkpoints or for more information on the legalities concerning checkpoints, please visit our DUI page.

If you happen to drive through any checkpoints, send us your pictures or videos to diabloreporter@hush.com or submit the info here and we would be happy to share them with the rest of our community!

AAA Offering Free Tipsy Tow Services Tonight

Posted on December 31, 2015 | 1 comment

tipsy

AAA’s “Tipsy Tow” initiative will be offering New Year’s Eve partygoers a FREE ride home tonight. No membership required. The company offers this in the hope of getting people home safely on one of the biggest party nights of the year.

Anyone who has celebrated the New Year with a little too much to drink will be able to catch a free ride with Tipsy Tow rather than risking more dangerous ways to get home.

The Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. You do not need to be an AAA Member to take advantage of this service to the community.

AAA typically offers the service to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on the holiday to 6 a.m. the following day in Northern California, Nevada and Utah. For specific dates and times, see the list below.

aaa-tipsy-tow

During the period Tipsy Tow is available, drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to ten miles. Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” and a truck will be on its way.

The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, they will be taken to the driver’s home as long is there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation.

Whatever you do, please don’t drink and drive.

AAA offers the following tips to stay safe and keep others safe on the roads:

Drive only while drug and alcohol-free
Plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver before a celebration begins
Don’t let your friends drive impaired. Take their keys away
Never ride in a car with someone who is impaired
Plan to take a cab or stay with a friend

We hope you all have a fabulous (& safe) evening! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1 Comment

Posted in Antioch, Brentwood, California News, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, National News, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg / Bay Point, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, World News

Free Movie Showing: White Christmas – Orinda

Posted on December 5, 2015 | Leave a comment

white

The Orinda Theatre Square is hosting a free movie night! The event will be held at the Oringa Theatre on Dec 10th, at 7pm. For more information contact the California Independent Film Festival by clicking here.

Journey to Bethlehem Nativity Scene – Plus Petting Zoo

Posted on December 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

J2B

Christ Community Church is hosting a walk-through live nativity with scenes from the first Christmas. The walk through takes about 15-20 minutes. The church will also be hosting a free petting zoo and holiday refreshments. The event will be Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13@ 6:00-8:00 pm. It will be held at 1650 Ashbury Drive, Concord, CA.

To see photos of previous years’ events visit: https://www.facebook.com/journey2bethlehem2012