Concord Library explores self-service option
Everyone's familiar with self-checkout at the grocery store, self-service at gas stations and ATMs, and now, self-service is entering the picture at the Concord Library.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
23-year-old shot outside Antioch liquor store
Antioch police are looking for the person responsible for a shooting over the weekend.
Sideshows: 9 arrested in Richmond; 18-year-old killed in Salinas
Nine people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a sideshow in Richmond and four vehicles were also impounded. In Salinas, an 18-year-old was killed.
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.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe appears to be losing race to keep seat
To date, incumbent Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe had 7,903 votes and former City Manager Ron Bernal had nearly twice that: 16,765.
Live 2024 Election Results: Contra Costa County
Voters in Contra Costa County are casting ballots for the next mayor in Brentwood, city council seats in Walnut Creek and many others. Here are the latest election results.
Bay Area reacts to Donald Trump's presidential win
“I believe that Donald Trump will drive us forward for a better economy for all Americans," Republican Kadin True said. “That's what I'm excited about. Less money going to gas, going to taxes. What I care about is what's in my wallet."
PG&E notifies thousands of possible power shutoffs
PG&E is preparing for some possible planned power shutoffs, as early as tonight, in 6 Bay Area counties and 17 counties in its service territory. Though the shutoff will affect on 22,000 of PG&E's 5.5 million electric customers, many often tell me they are tired of it.
Power outage in Concord affected more than 4,000 PG&E customers
A power outage in Concord is affecting 4,221 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, according to the utility.
Pittsburg artist gives back after star-studded career
Before you even get in the doors at the senior art therapy class at the Pittsburg Community Center, you can hear the laughter and the applause, as art teacher Ronald Mcdowell praises and gushes over the work of his students.
Pittsburg artist gives back
Pittsburg artist always finds his way back home.
Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
5 rescued after boat capsizes on Antioch marina
Five people were rescued from the Antioch marina after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
'Unprovoked' stabbing on BART train, suspect identified
A woman has been seriously injured following an "unprovoked" stabbing on an Antioch-bound BART train Saturday morning, police said.
Early voting trends emerge ahead of Election Day
Though early in-person voting is breaking records in some battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia, the early voting turnout is not quite as large as it was in 2020, because of the pandemic. But this time around, the stakes feel higher, according to many Bay Area voters.
Art student found dead hanging from a tree in 1985 in Concord: suicide or homicide?
One East Bay family's search for answers surrounding a young art student's death has lasted almost four decades.
Contra Costa County reports long lines of early in-person voters
Contra Costa County was among the Bay Area counties reporting high turnout on Friday for in-person voting ahead of Election Day.
East Bay cheer squad needs help to get to Nationals
A Contra Costa County cheer squad qualified for the national competition in Florida, but the team is struggling to fundraise.
Family who fled Ukraine loses everything in Pleasant Hill fire
A family built a new life in the East Bay after fleeing from Ukraine earlier this year. But now, they have lost everything after a fire destroyed their Pleasant Hill apartment.