Contra Costa County DA drops 40 cases tainted by possible police 'moral turpitude'
Contra Costa County prosecutors have dropped 40 criminal cases because they were linked to East Bay officers under investigation for offenses of "moral turpitude," the office confirmed on Friday.
Speed likely a factor in Antioch crash that killed 1, police say
A major crash in Antioch on Thursday morning left one person dead and two others injured, officials said.
Person on track, disabled train lead to major delays on BART
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Customer seen on video stealing laptop from Antioch pizza shop
Authorities are searching for a woman who was seen on video stealing a laptop from an Antioch pizza shop.
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bay Point
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 shook homes throughout the Bay Area and beyond early Thursday morning with the center of the quake centered near Suisun Bay, north of Bay Point, according to the US Geological Survey.
1 dead, 3 children critically hurt in suspected DUI crash near Antioch Bridge
A driver who may have been intoxicated died in a crash that left three children from his car and another driver with major injuries late Sunday on State Route 160 just north of the Antioch Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe hit with 2 DUI charges
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe was charged by the district attorney's office with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from an incident in March.
Antioch man fatally shot alleged robber in self-defense, police said
An Antioch man allegedly shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him out of self-defense early Friday morning, police said.
Alexis Gabe: Reward increased to $60,000 in case of missing Oakley woman
The reward for information leading to the location of an Oakley woman who went missing in January has increased to $60,000, officials said on Monday.
Police car vandalized, officer assaulted during Antioch sideshows
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case found in Antioch, 'key piece of evidence'
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
Recall of Antioch mayor dies following allegations of fraud
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.
Families protest outside Antioch police station, demand transparency
Families impacted by police violence protested outside the Antioch police station Saturday, calling for transparency and accountability. They shared stories about family members who were killed or injured in-custody.
Steven Ford pledges reform after being sworn in as Antioch interim chief
Former San Francisco police commander Steven Ford was sworn in as the interim Police Chief in Antioch on Wednesday – raising hopes from many city officials that he would help reform an agency that’s faced recent controversy.
Applebee's fire in Antioch investigated as possible arson
Antioch fire department is investigating the fire that broke out Thursday morning in Applebee's as a potential case of arson.
Antioch tenants fight for comprehensive protections
"The local government needs to prioritize people and not these corporate landlords who come in, buy up all the property and make it unaffordable for the people who actually live here," said tenant and activist Rocheall Pierre.
Public defender wants Antioch, Pittsburg officer names in 'moral turpitude' sweep
The Contra Costa County Public Defender is asking the DA to release the names of the Pittsburg and Antioch police officers targeted in a "moral turpitude" investigation so that her attorneys can see if any of their cases have been compromised.
Contra Costa County D.A., FBI investigating Antioch, Pittsburg police for 'broad range of offenses'
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses."
Fire displaces dozens of residents from Antioch apartments
At least 33 people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through as many as 10 apartment units at Auto Center and Sycamore drives in Antioch Friday night, officials say.