Oakley siblings hailed as heroes after saving family from house fire
An Oakley family said they are fortunate to be alive after their two youngest children woke everyone inside the home in time to escape a fast-moving fire early Tuesday morning.
An Oakley family said they are fortunate to be alive after their two youngest children woke everyone inside the home in time to escape a fast-moving fire early Tuesday morning.
FBI raids Contra Costa County tax assessor's office
FBI agents served three search warrants in Contra Costa County on Tuesday morning, including at the tax assessor's office, and the homes of the current and outgoing tax assessor, according to the agency, interviews and video at the scene.
FBI agents served three search warrants in Contra Costa County on Tuesday morning, including at the tax assessor's office, and the homes of the current and outgoing tax assessor, according to the agency, interviews and video at the scene.
Zendaya pays surprise visit to Rakestraw Books in Danville
An East Bay bookstore, Rakestraw Books, had a surprise visit from Emmy-award winning and Oakland native, Zendaya on Saturday.
An East Bay bookstore, Rakestraw Books, had a surprise visit from Emmy-award winning and Oakland native, Zendaya on Saturday.
Zendaya takes Danville bookstore by surprise
Rakestraw Books had a special visit on Saturday from Zendaya, the Oakland-born actress. She was captured holding notable books like “Dune Messiah" and "The Odyssey," which she will be starring in the movie adaptions of.
Rakestraw Books had a special visit on Saturday from Zendaya, the Oakland-born actress. She was captured holding notable books like “Dune Messiah" and "The Odyssey," which she will be starring in the movie adaptions of.
Thieves steal $15,000 in Pokémon cards from Brentwood shop
A trading card shop in Contra Costa County is the latest business to fall victim to a nationwide trend of thieves targeting high-value Pokemon collectibles.
A trading card shop in Contra Costa County is the latest business to fall victim to a nationwide trend of thieves targeting high-value Pokemon collectibles.
3.6 earthquake strikes the East Bay
The epicenter was recorded about 2.7 miles north/northwest of the town of Danville, and about 12 miles east of Oakland
The epicenter was recorded about 2.7 miles north/northwest of the town of Danville, and about 12 miles east of Oakland
Family and students honor beloved East Bay teacher killed in a mass shooting in downtown Oakland
Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old 8th-grade teacher, was honored by family and students during Friday's graduation ceremony at Caliber Beta Academy.
Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old 8th-grade teacher, was honored by family and students during Friday's graduation ceremony at Caliber Beta Academy.
Former San Quentin death row prisoner sues Alameda County for $290M
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
Beloved former East Bay outdoor theater, Cal Shakes, is now site of new concert series
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
Man charged in killing of Richmond maintenance worker amid possible love triangle
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
Alleged shoplifter arrested following crash in Lafayette
A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.
A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.
Live 2026 election results: Contra Costa County primary
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Contra Costa County election results here.
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Contra Costa County election results here.
Annual pride parade celebrated in Clayton
Over the weekend, Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Over the weekend, Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Community celebrated at the city of Clayton's annual pride parade
Over the weekend, the city of Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Over the weekend, the city of Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Richmond community mourns maintenance worker shot & killed
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
Prom held at Hercules High celebrates students with special needs
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
4th Annual WCCUSD Extensive Support Needs Prom
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Big Break Regional Shoreline offers free access to rare Delta ecosystem
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
How a classic card game helped decide this East Bay city's name
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.