Man dead, woman critically injured in domestic dispute, Oakley police say
A man was shot to death and a woman was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Oakley after an apparent domestic dispute, police said.
More dead birds, mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
Two more dead birds and two more groups of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, according to the county's Mosquito and Vector Control District.
'We wanted to bring her home': Memorial service held for Alexis Gabe
Mourners said their last goodbyes to Alexis Gabe at a memorial service open to the public in Concord Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old Oakley woman disappeared in January 2022. Police say she was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Alexis Gabe memorial to be held after remains released to family
A memorial service is scheduled Saturday in Concord for Alexis Gabe after her remains have finally been released to the family.
CHP rescues man stranded in San Joaquin river at night
A man was rescued from a dock floating in the San Joaquin River Tuesday night after being stranded, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Teen shot, arrested after suspected drug deal gone bad
A teenager who was shot and another minor have been arrested for their alleged role in a violent drug deal in Oakley, according to city officials.
Oakley to honor memory of Alexis Gabe
The city of Oakley will honor Alexis Gabe on Friday on what would have been her 25th birthday.
Oakley woman sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to statutory rape, lewd acts with minors
An Oakley woman was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison last week after she pled guilty to lewd acts and statutory rape of minors in 2022, Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says.
Oakley woman Alexis Gabe remembered at tearful celebration of life
It has been a devastating year filled with searches, questions, and finally closure for the Gabe family of Oakley. They held a Celebration of Life for Alexis Gabe, who was last seen on Jan. 26, 2022.
'Hazardous chemicals emergency' arises in Oakley
Oakley residents near 4th and Main streets were briefly told to remain indoors with windows and doors closed due to a "hazardous chemicals emergency" on Friday night.
Alexis Gabe's family and friends mourn at vigil
In an emotional show of support, community members, public officials, friends, and family of Alexis Gabe came together in Oakley for a candlelight vigil to honor her life.
Alexis Gabe's family visits site where ex-boyfriend allegedly buried body
Alexis Gabe's family made a somber trip Saturday to see the spot in Amador County where her remains were found. The gathering marked the end of her tragic disappearance, but not the end for justice, her father said.
'Our hearts shattered': Alexis Gabe's father on discovery of daughter's remains
The partial remains of missing Oakley woman, Alexis Gabe, were discovered on a rural road outside Plymouth, California.
Alexis Gabe's remains have been found
City of Oakley announced the remains of Alexis Gabe have been found. Officials said a resident of Plymouth in Amador County found what they thought to be human remains on Thursday afternoon. The remains have been positively identified.
Alexis Gabe search: bones found by volunteers came from animal
The bones found by volunteers looking for Alexis Gabe came from an animal, not the missing Oakley woman, authorities said.
Volunteers find remains while searching for Alexis Gabe
The family of Alexis Gabe said they believe her bones were found in Pioneer, Calif., about 60 miles southeast of Sacramento.
Man arrested for alleged carjacking, robbing Oakley clerk at gunpoint
A suspect was arrested Sunday after stealing a car, holding a clerk at gunpoint, and leading officers on a chase, Oakley police said.
74-year-old woman arrested for murder in Oakley
According to officials, 74-year-old Judith Goodner, picked Ortiz up and brought him to her home shortly before the shooting. Police say the two were in a romantic relationship.
Bay Area rapper sentenced to 7 years for $2M identity theft scheme
Mark "Kafani" Hicks, aka Amir Rashad, 42, out of Oakley, was at the center of a ring that stole approximately $2 million from banks and lending institutions, the DOJ said.
CHP investigates reports of 2 freeway shootings in less than 24 hours
In the most recent freeway shooting, a woman reported that her black Honda Civic had been shattered on eastbound Highway 24 in Lafayette.