Oil spill reported in Richmond Wharf

The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.

Richmond sideshow ends with impounded cars, arrests

A sideshow in Richmond with hundreds of participants and dozens of cars blocking the streets ended with the arrests of nine people and impoundment of four cars, police said Saturday.

Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103

The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.

Copper wire theft threatening infrastructure in East Bay

Copper cable thefts are increasing, according to Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, who is holding a rally Tuesday to bring law enforcement and business leaders together to discuss the impact of copper wire thefts on the regional communications infrastructure.