Detectives were working to identify the items stolen and return them to their rightful owners.
The fuel break will provide significant protection from wildfires for residents of Rossmoor and southern Lafayette, Con Fire said.
Underhill Road was closed between Camino Encinas and Spring Road, police said.
East Bay Hindu temple vandalized; several displaced by Christmas Day fires; officers hospitalized for likely fentanyl exposure.
Residents near Scenic and Estates drives may see or smell smoke, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District said.
The car was found near Shepherd's Canyon Scenic Route and Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve.
The Lamorinda burn is part of the maintenance program for the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break.
The agency advised residents of certain areas to close exterior doors and windows to prevent smoke from entering their homes.
Police on Monday afternoon said there was no ETA on reopening the road.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District was working with the Air District to ensure minimal smoke impact on the community.
Officers have connected a Danville man to at least 12 Moraga break-ins and two in Danville, police alleged.
Public safety personnel from throughout Contra Costa County came to St. Mary's College to take part in the training exercise Tuesday.
He was sentenced to a mental health diversion program but became a fugitive Oct. 24 when he left the the program, authorities said.
Contra Costa Sheriff's nationally accredited crime lab will use a nearly $600,000 grant for the equipment — keeping local roads safer.
UPDATED: Lafayette, Moraga, Danville and San Ramon police helped search for the suspects seen carrying items out the front door of a home.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is accepting unwanted prescription medications at seven sites, including in Lafayette and Orinda.
Some victims have reportedly lost their entire life savings to this scam, according to the FBI's San Francisco office.
Saturday's exercise is for residents and businesses in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Canyon. Here is what to know beforehand.
The fire which produced a large column of smoke visible for miles was contained to two outbuildings.
Officers stopped pursuing the reckless driver but he continued for several miles until colliding with four cars in Lafayette, the CHP said.
East Bay residents were likely to see or smell smoke Friday during the regional training.
Some smoke will be visible to residents in Sleepy Hollow and other parts of North Orinda.
"Safety is the No. 1 priority," Moraga-Orinda FD said. "If burning conditions become unfavorable the project will be rescheduled.
The new system has an interactive webpage with near real-time police and fire activity and allows the public to sign up for alerts.
Police asked the public to avoid the Moraga Road campus during the training.
A mother is attacked and robbed while getting her child out of a carseat; a highway shooting impacts traffic; armed shoplifters arrested.
The shooting happened on Wednesday, prompting a brief highway closure as the California Highway Patrol searched for evidence.
Home and vegetation fires were quickly doused; spoofed calls are coming from a local police department; one man was killed in highway crash.
Contra Costa County will be included in the grant money.
Neighborhoods participate by having a block party, barbecue, or similar event. Moraga Police and Moraga-Orinda Fire visit each gathering.
Authorities say a theft suspect and pawn shop owner worked together in a prolific theft operation.
Community members are invited to attend the town hall meeting which will include time for questions and answers.
Residents can drop off old or unused prescription drugs at the Lafayette Police Department or the Orinda Police Department.
Hurry, the next session is starting soon. Applicants must be 21 or older and live or work in the city of Lafayette.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District advised nearby residents to close exterior doors and windows to keep smoke from entering their homes.
The bicyclist was treated at the scene, then taken to a hospital, police said.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District was scheduled to conduct a controlled burn Monday.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of the scam that involves someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office.
Officials said Adan Contreras Rivas went by Gutierrez Tree Services, New View Tree Care and other names, and may have more Bay Area victims.
The death followed a police chase back in June.