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OBIT: Woman dies in vehicle crash near Walnut Creek
Woman dies in vehicle crash near Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK -- A 44-year-old woman died Saturday morning in a vehicle crash in unincorporated Contra Costa County, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
The accident occurred about 6:30 a.m. when the Walnut Creek woman was driving a 2011 Nissan Versa eastbound on Treat Boulevard, west of Walnut Creek, Officer J. Johnson said.
For an unknown reason, she veered off the roadway and crashed into a light pole on the southeast corner of Treat Boulevard, near Cherry Lane, Johnson said.
The woman, who has not been named, was taken by ambulance to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, where she was pronounced dead, he said.
The accident is under investigation, authorities said.
Police said they do not know the speed at which she was driving or if alcohol or drugs played a role.
Anyone with information about the accident can call California Highway Patrol at 925-646-4980 or 707-551-4100.
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.
OBIT: Preston Monroe Avery | PRESTON AVERY VS. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
Preston Monroe Avery
June 4, 1929 - November 24, 2012
Resident of Cupertino
Preston passed away peacefully in his home. He was a loving husband to his wife Lois for 58 years. He was also a father to Jerry and Patti Jo, a father-in-law to Debbie and David, grandfather to Bill, Mike, Jesse, Eli and Britni and a loving great grandfather. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters.
Dad, Papa or Preston was a man that worked hard everyday of his life and yet still made the time to be a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfa-ther and true friend to all.
Preston was born in North Carolina, served in the Navy for 4 years and after-wards attended Campbell University. Preston had many jobs throughout his life. He was a very successful business man in many various fields. Of all the business ventures he pursued; his passion for construction and farming were among his favorites. Family and friends were most important in his life. Preston relished mentoring, teaching and helping others succeed and to be their best. We will all miss his guidance, expertise, support and love.
Family and friends are invited to join the service at Oak Hill on Wed. 11/28 at 2pm.
When you sue in Contra Costa County you can die from it. I survived arson, fires, hit and run, shooting, muggings and good ole poison
June 4, 1929 - November 24, 2012
Resident of Cupertino
Preston passed away peacefully in his home. He was a loving husband to his wife Lois for 58 years. He was also a father to Jerry and Patti Jo, a father-in-law to Debbie and David, grandfather to Bill, Mike, Jesse, Eli and Britni and a loving great grandfather. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters.
Dad, Papa or Preston was a man that worked hard everyday of his life and yet still made the time to be a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfa-ther and true friend to all.
Preston was born in North Carolina, served in the Navy for 4 years and after-wards attended Campbell University. Preston had many jobs throughout his life. He was a very successful business man in many various fields. Of all the business ventures he pursued; his passion for construction and farming were among his favorites. Family and friends were most important in his life. Preston relished mentoring, teaching and helping others succeed and to be their best. We will all miss his guidance, expertise, support and love.
Family and friends are invited to join the service at Oak Hill on Wed. 11/28 at 2pm.
When you sue in Contra Costa County you can die from it. I survived arson, fires, hit and run, shooting, muggings and good ole poison
OBIT: Case CIVMSC03-03186 - PRESTON AVERY VS. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
Case CIVMSC03-03186 - PRESTON AVERY VS. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
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| 07/23/2010 8:30 AM DEPT. 19 | HEARING ON MOTION TO/FOR DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA | VACATED | ||
| 06/24/2010 | PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL ON STEVEN RETTIG FILED; SERVED ON 06/22/10 | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 06/24/2010 | REQUEST FILED AND DISMISSAL ENTERED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS TO ENTIRE ACTION | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 06/17/2010 | PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL FILED RE: MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT MAILED 6/10/10 | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 06/10/2010 | HEARING ON MOTION WAS SET FOR 7/23/10 AT 8:30 IN DEPT. 19 | |||
| 06/10/2010 | CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO DEPT. 19 | |||
| 06/10/2010 | REQUEST OF COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 06/10/2010 | MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLA INT | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 06/10/2010 | MOTION TO/FOR DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA | |||
| 02/06/2006 | MEMORANDUM OF COSTS FILED IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,534.46 | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 12/30/2005 | REMITTITUR FROM DCA - COSTS AWARDED TO APPELLANT | Not Applicable | N/A | |
| 11/09/2005 | OPINION; AFFIRMED IN PART/REVERSED AS TO DISMISSAL F REMAINING CAUSES OF ACTION & REMANDED FOR FUR R | Not Applicable | ||
| 06/01/2005 | NOTICE REQUESTING PREPARATION & SENDING OF OMITTED PAGE OF RECORD ON CTX | Not Applicable | ||
| 05/12/2005 | REPORTER`S TRANSCRIPT MONIES ON DEPOSIT RETURNED TO DEPOSITOR. | Not Applicable | ||
| 03/21/2005 | COURT REPORTER PAID FOR TRANSCRIPT: $57.00 | Not Applicable | ||
| 03/08/2005 | NUMBER OF VOLUMES (ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS). | |||
| 03/08/2005 | ORIGINAL CLERK AND REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT/S SENT TO DCA; #AO OO, DIVISION OO | Not Applicable | ||
| 12/02/2004 | NOTICE DESIGNATING ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR TRANS MITTAL TO COURT OF APPEAL | Not Applicable | ||
| 12/02/2004 | FEE RECEIVED FOR CLERKS TX FROM PRESTON AVERY | Not Applicable | ||
| 11/01/2004 | RECEIPT FOR ESTIMATED COST OF REPORTER`S TRANSCRIPT DEPOSITED | Not Applicable | ||
| 10/21/2004 | DESIGNATION OF CLERK AND REPORTERS TRANSCRIPT ON APPEAL BY APPELLANT | Not Applicable | ||
| 10/13/2004 | NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED BY PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, TRUSTEES | |||
| 10/08/2004 | NOTICE OF/TO ENTRY OF JUDGMENT DENYING WRIT OF ADM MANDATE FILED ON BEHALF OF COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA | Not Applicable | ||
| 10/08/2004 | JUDGMENT FILED/ENTERED-BEFORE TRIAL ON 10/08/04 | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/27/2004 | 1/2 DAY COURT REPORTER FEE PAID BY PRESTON AVERY | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/27/2004 9:05 AM DEPT. 22 | COURT TRIAL - SHORT CAUSE/ 1 DAY(S) - Minutes | DENIED | ||
| 09/17/2004 | ORDER DENYING PETRS MOT TO AUGMENT THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/17/2004 8:30 AM DEPT. 22 | HEARING ON MOTION TO/FOR AUGMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FILED BY PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, LOIS AVERY - Minutes | COMPLETED | ||
| 09/15/2004 | PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE BY BURDY WONG SERVICE OF REPLY TO OPPOSITION TO WRIT,ETC ON COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA FILED. SERVED ON 09/15/04 | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/15/2004 | REQUEST OF PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, LOIS AVERY FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/15/2004 | REPLY TO RESPTS OPPOSITION TO PETNRS WRIT OF MANDATE | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/13/2004 | DECL OF PERS SVC OF PTRS OPENING BRIEF, JUD NTC, MPA ON 8-11-04 SEE SVC LIST | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/13/2004 | DECL OF SERVICE OF PTRS REPLY TO RESPS OPPO, DEC L OF P AVERY ON 9-13-04 BY PERS SVC/ | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/13/2004 | PROOF OF SERVICE BY FAX FILED RE: REPLY TO RESP OPPO, DEC OF PLTF ON 9-13-04/SEE SER VICE LIST | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/13/2004 | DECLARATION OF PLTF FILED RE: IN REPLY TO RESPS OPPOSITION TO PTRS MOTION TO A UGMENT ADMIN RECORD | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/13/2004 | PTRS REPLY TO RESPS OPPOSITION TO PTRS MOTION T O AUGMENT THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/01/2004 | OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO/FOR AUGMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRACOSTA COSTA, JOHN GIOIA | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/01/2004 | OPPOSITION TO WRIT OF MANDATE FILED BY DEFTS. | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/01/2004 | OBJECTION TO PETNRS REQ FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRACOSTA COSTA, JOHN GIOIA | Not Applicable | ||
| 09/01/2004 | REQUEST OF COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRACOSTA COSTA, JOHN GIOIA FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED | Not Applicable | ||
| 08/16/2004 | PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL FILED RE: MTN TO AUGMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD; P&AS IN SUPT EXECUTED ON 08/13/04 & SRVD ON (SEE LIST) | Not Applicable | ||
| 08/11/2004 | DECL OF M.HYNES IN SUPP OF MTN TO AUGMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD | Not Applicable | ||
| 08/11/2004 | PETNRS OPENING BRIEF | Not Applicable | ||
| 08/11/2004 | REQUEST OF PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, LOIS AVERY FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED | Not Applicable | ||
| 08/11/2004 | MOTION TO/FOR AUGMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FILED BY PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, LOIS AVERY | |||
| 08/11/2004 | HEARING ON MOTION WAS SET FOR 9/17/04 AT 8:30 IN DEPT. 22 | |||
| 05/25/2004 | (U.J.) ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED 12/24/2003 OF PRESTON AVERY FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRACOSTA COSTA, JOHN GIOIA, GAYLE B UILKEMA, DONNA GERBER, MARK DESAULNIER, FEDERAL GLOVER, CARLOS BALTODANO, JOSEPH LOSADO, RICHARD LIERLY | Not Applicable | ||
| 05/12/2004 8:30 AM DEPT. 22 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Minutes | COMPLETED | ||
| 05/04/2004 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT FILED BY PRESTON AVERY, LOIS AVERY, LOIS AVERY | Not Applicable | ||
| 04/29/2004 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA | Not Applicable |
OBIT: Michael Sevenau Danville San Ramon Valley Schools -
Alamo man who died in burning vehicle identified
By Rick Hurd Contra Costa Times POSTED: 09/04/2014 11:07:54 AM PDT0 COMMENTS UPDATED: 09/04/2014 11:30:27 AM PDT ALAMO -- A man who died after he was trapped in a burning vehicle over the weekend has been identied as an Alamo man.
The California Highway Patrol said 60-year-old Michael Sevenau died after the silver 2000 Jaguar he was driving went off the road, hit a tree and caught fire. The wreck happened just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
An investigation showed the Jaguar was traveling east on Stone Valley Road and wound up in the west side of the road before colliding first with some mailboxes, CHP Officer John Fransen said.
The Jaguar then spun around, broke through a wooden fence and down a dirt embankment before hitting the tree. Police are still investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the wreck.
Investigators have not yet determined if Sevenau suffered a medical issue while he was behind the wheel. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rderh
By Rick Hurd Contra Costa Times POSTED: 09/04/2014 11:07:54 AM PDT0 COMMENTS UPDATED: 09/04/2014 11:30:27 AM PDT ALAMO -- A man who died after he was trapped in a burning vehicle over the weekend has been identied as an Alamo man.
The California Highway Patrol said 60-year-old Michael Sevenau died after the silver 2000 Jaguar he was driving went off the road, hit a tree and caught fire. The wreck happened just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
An investigation showed the Jaguar was traveling east on Stone Valley Road and wound up in the west side of the road before colliding first with some mailboxes, CHP Officer John Fransen said.
The Jaguar then spun around, broke through a wooden fence and down a dirt embankment before hitting the tree. Police are still investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the wreck.
Investigators have not yet determined if Sevenau suffered a medical issue while he was behind the wheel. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rderh
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Hillside Covenant Church Outreach @fbi @usdoj @wcpd
There are many suspicious deaths in Walnut Creek
Hillside Covenant Church Outreach
- Date: Fall 2010
- Connection: Hit and Run / Attempted Murder by church member
- Domestic Terrorism: PG&E Sniper Attack Metcalf Station
- Claimed File: Feb
Hillside Covenant Church Outreach
My first meeting with Hillside Covenant Church was Christmas 2010 and they seemed genuine. Their youth director friended me around May 2011 but unknown was Hillside's connection to a Concord City Councilman whose grandson died under highly suspicious circumstances in Las Vegas. I learned about events via his daughter who like many sought me out in 2014.NTSB: Energy Terrorism Vying for Energy
Trail of Bodies SF Flat
San Francisco Cop was key to forcing me to close my Software Company located at 1923a Oak Park Road Pleasant Hill
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Obit: The Clare Orton Murder and Orton Development
WALNUT CREEK — Two promising students — one a freshman at San Diego State and the other who studied engineering at Stanford University — died Tuesday in what police said looked like a murder-suicide in a home just north of Ygnacio Valley Road.
Clare Orton, a 19-year-old majoring in environmental engineering in San Diego, was found dead in her parents’ Walnut Creek home off Homestead Avenue. Also there was the body of Scott Bertics, a 21-year-old Lafayette resident who had attended Stanford.
Police called to the neighborhood around 6:50 a.m. said they found the two dead from gunshot wounds inside a home on Holton Court.
The two knew each other and had dated, police said.
She had graduated from Las Lomas High School in 2014 and he from Acalanes in Lafayette in 2012. Both were interested in engineering and both were long distance runners on the track teams at their high schools.
Orton’s family lived in the home for more than 10 years, said neighbor Linda Darnsteadt.
The “very pleasant” college student was visiting her home for the summer break from San Diego State, where she had completed her first year, Darnsteadt said.
“I’m just so sad. That’s so tragic,” she said.
Darnsteadt and her husband Gary said that they did not hear gunshots.
“We knew something tragic had happened, but we didn’t know what,” Linda Darnsteadt said. Police cars filled the cul-de-sac until noonOrton was an honors student at San Diego State, according to a school merit page. Her Facebook page includes a reference to membership in the Society of Women Engineers at San Diego State and to the Eco-Action Club at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek.
For a photo of a rainbow posted on her Facebook page, she wrote, “When the sunrise is underwhelming, turn around, you may see a double rainbow.”
Bertics was on leave of absence from Stanford and last attended the school in the fall of 2014, a school spokesman said.
Stanford’s website lists Bertics as a member of a team that in 2013 worked on project called “Controlling Robot Dynamics with Spiking Neurons.” He is also credited in a 2014 paper by some of the same team members for developing the driver interface in a project titled: “Controlling Articulated Robots in Task-Space with Spiking Silicon Neurons.”
A 2011 Github entry shows his pleasure at winning an animation code award. “I wrote this program during the summer quarter in 2011 and it won the Stanford CS106A graphics contest!”
Bertics also had a YouTube channel called “sbertics” on which he put videos of his projects, but the newest videos were of glider flights over Oahu in Hawaii. His electronic device videos were three years old.
Walnut Creek police would like to hear from anyone who might have information about what happened. They can be reached at 925-943-5844.
