Victims of deadly Pittsburg crash, including 3 children, identified
The names and ages of the two adults and three children killed in a wrong-way crash on Highway 4 were released Friday.
Wrong-way driver kills 5 people, including 3 children, in Pittsburg
Five people – including three young children – were killed in a head-on crash that involved a wrong-way driver in Pittsburg early Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Deadly collision on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County
A person died Wednesday morning on Highway 4 near the Pittsburg-Bay Point border, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Former Pittsburg cop charged with illegal sale of assault weapons
A former Pittsburg police officer on Thursday was charged with the illegal sale and possession of assault weapons while working as an officer, the district attorney's office said.
Staffing problems, weather lead to major service disruptions on BART
Low staffing and weather-related issues were being blamed for delays and service disruptions on BART on Tuesday.
Daughter slams plea deal in slaying of Pittsburg adult ed principal
The daughter of the Pittsburg Adult Education principal who was shot and killed by his wife voiced outrage Wednesday that the defendant has taken a plea deal with prosecutors.
Woman and child injured in Pittsburg double shooting
Pittsburg police responded to the scene of a double shooting where a woman and a child were injured Friday night.
12-year-old shot in Pittsburg road rage incident
Police in Pittsburg are looking for a suspect who they say shot a 12-year-old girl during a road rage incident.
Mayor says 10% of Antioch Police Department under investigation
In March, the Contra Costa County District Attorney said that several officers from the Pittsburg and Antioch police departments were being investigated in for possible crimes of "moral turpitude."
Police identify man seen on video rampaging at an East Bay bakery, issue warrant
Pittsburg police say they have identified a man seen on surveillance video rampaging at a bakery last week. Now they've issued a warrant for his arrest, but need to find him.
Man throws register, then throws punches at Pittsburg bakery over COVID rules
A man destroyed the Starbread bakery in Pittsburg and attacked employees after previously being booted from the business for failing to follow COVID-19 protocols.
Update: firefighters stop forward progress of Pittsburg brush fire
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire in Pittsburg at 39 acres. Fire officials say an aggressive initial attack helped them establish a line around the blaze.
Grass fire breaks out in Pittsburg
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
East Bay marshland fire flooded in unique approach to stop smoke from polluting air
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
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.
Smoke from stubborn Marsh Fire in East Bay raises health concerns
A stubborn fire smoldering in Pittsburg and Bay Point has health officials telling people to stay indoors. It's burning in largely inaccessible marshland, making fighting the fire a big challenge.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Pittsburg due to Marsh Fire
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Fireworks sparked 4-alarm grass fire in Pittsburg
Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
Wildfire in Pittsburg prompts neighborhood evacuations
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews on Friday were busy beating back a 120-acre wildfire in Pittsburg.
Fast moving grassfire threatens homes in Pittsburg
Firefighters battled a fast moving grassfire in Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon, which threatened a nearby neighborhood. The fire, which at one point grew to nearly 20 acres, was caused by someone living in a nearby homeless encampment, according to Contra Costa County Fire.