Diablo Reporter

The Pittsburg Car Show returns on Thursday, September 12, 2013. The car show will be featuring live performances and other entertainment. The show begins at 5:00pm and end at 8:00pm. The entrance fee for cars will be $10 and all cars need to be in their parked positions by 6:00 p.m. Free Admission! This car show will be located in Old Town Pittsburg area.

The final car show will be held on September 26.

What’s your favorite cool cars?

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Residents of Clayton are not out of woods yet. We have received several reports that the fire on the Clayton side of the mountain has flared back up near the pond at Morgan Territory. They have ordered Blue Oak to evacuate. There isn’t enough fire truck and are currently awaiting backup before they allow people back in or out.

Road closures are still in effect and crews are not allowing anyone through Marsh Creek Road in or out.

There’s still many people that can’t access their animals right now. The animals were allowed to return to the area after the fire appeared under control.

Cal Fire is reporting that there’s approximately 3,718 acres effected, including 100 structures threatened. There have been 3 injuries reported and over 705 personnel on scene. If you check the cam above you can see multiple fire spots ablaze.

There’s a few freebies going on at Sun Valley and near by for those looking for a little treat!

Head on over to Bath & Body Works: a FREE .25 oz mini Eau De Toilette bottle of their new Amber Blush scent (worth $7.50!). No purchase is necessary – only the coupon!

Print out the coupon or save & show the image from their Facebook page at the store to get the freebie. Coupon valid from September 6 – September 9, 2013.

Next cruise on over too Johnny Rockets today, September 9th where they are offering up FREE 12 oz Original milkshakes (choose from Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla)! Just tell your server the secret word “YUMMY” to receive yours! Go here for more details.

And for all you race car drivers, Ryan Newman came in 10th Place so everyone in the USA gets a FREE bloomin Onion appetizer. This offer is valid with any purchase. No Coupon necessary, Just tell waitstaff that “Ryan Newman came in 10th place and I would like my Free Bloomin Onion Please” One Free Bloomin Onion per Table, Per Location.

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Have a great day!

Grab a date or a few friends and head to San Francisco for a fun and unique event at the California Academy of Science! Every Thursday night from 6-10p, join the California Academy of Science for multi room dance floors, live music, creatures, craft projects, cocktails, shows and exhibits all together at one place. Experience the Academy with out the fuss of children with this adult only (21+) event. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond.

In honor of the 52nd anniversary of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, explore the dark and mysterious abyss of space with a cocktail in your hand as the California Academy of Science offers Cosmic Night.

Join Astronomer George Davidson and his astronomical instruments in a rare Galileo and Frances Bacon books presentation form 6:30-9:00pm. Dance the night away in the Coral Reef & Piazza music hall with the Space Cowboys from 6:00-10:00pm. Experience the feel the rumble of the earth in the Academy’s own Earthquake show. Former Space Shuttle/ISS/Soyuz Astronaut plus Rusty Schweickart, Chairman Emeritus of the B612 Foundation, and Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 9 will offering the Planetarium experience at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 to watch the Cosmic Collisions. See the amazing Rainforest exhibit before it closes at 7:30pm. The Academy offers more cosmic talks, living roof, eco system green house, and aquarium club room with amazing music.

For information of directions and parking click here. Admission is $12 per person ($10 per member). To buy tickets, click here.

INSIDER INFO: So the word on the street is this a great date night idea and good for smaller groups. Bring a jacket and show up early (6:00pm). Parking is $15 and it’s recommended to pay for parking when entering so you can avoid the line when leaving. This place has multiple bars ($10-12 for cocktails, $6-7 for beer) that only takes cash. Also the Rainforest exhibit closes first at 7:30pm so if you want to see it, see it first. Secondly the planetarium fills up fast and its first come first serve. It’s recommended that you have a plan of what you want to do and when to do it before arriving. It does get quite crowded so getting there early is a must. For more information visit the California Academy of Science website  or see the flyer below:

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UPDATE 11:52pm: Cal Fire reported Road Closure for Marsh Creek Road at Regency Drive & Deer Valley Road. Fire crews are reporting that winds are picking up and fire is coming over the ridge towards the Clayton valley.

Mandatory Evacuation still in effect for residents of Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and Curry Point have been ordered to evacuate to Clayton Community Library.

Click here for listen live to Cal Fire Police Scanner!

For more information about the fire, click here.

Credit for photo Zhou’s Digital Den

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Full credit & copyright goes to 90degreesphotography for image above.

UPDATE 10:25pm: Channel 2 News reported that the blaze has grown to “over 1,000 acres and is possibly closer to 3,000 acres”. They also stated that approximately 75 homes have been evacuated and more to come throughout the night.

UPDATE 8:48pm: There is now approximately 175+ personnel fighting the fire including 25 fire engines, 6 fire crews, 4 air tankers, 3 helicopters, 4 dozers and 2 water tenders.

UPDATE 7:00pm: The blazed has reached over 800 acres on the Mt Diablo Morgan Territory area. There is over 175 fire personnel working on containing the fire. Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon and Curry Point. An evacuation center has been set up at the Clayton Community Library at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, California. (925) 673-0659.  

Residents of Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and Curry Point have been ordered to evacuate to Clayton Community Library. At 6:15 p.m, the fire is at 400 acres and 10 % contained, according to Cal Fire.

Here’s the official evacuation order from the Contra Costa Sheriff:

**NEW: Please evacuate to the Clayton Community Library at 6125 Clayton Road in Clayton.***

Due to a fire hazard, an immediate evacuation has been ordered for all residents and people on Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and the Curry Point area.

Leave now by car. Go by way of Morgan Territory Road. Take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash. Lock your windows and doors as you leave. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location. However, if you are physically unable to leave your home unassisted, call 9-1-1 for help.

Click here for listen live to Cal Fire Police Scanner!

The above picture shows flames and smoke on the ridge of Mt. Diablo.

Thanks to Kristin for the pic below, click to enlarge.