Contra Costa County recommends masks during summer COVID surge
The Contra Costa County Health Department is recommending people wear masks indoors because of a summer COVID surge.
New AI cameras to target illegally parked vehicles on all AC Transit lines starting Wednesday
Law enforcement will use a new, bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday, the bus agency announced.
Richmond firefighters rescue litter of kittens
Richmond firefighters rescued eight, 1-week-old kittens while battling a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday night and they shared their adorable act on social media.
Oldest living Rosie the Riveter celebrates 109th birthday
An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II.
Officers appear in court in Alameda police in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez
Police officers James Fisher, Cameron Leahy and Eric McKinley made their first court appearance Friday on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda.
Chevron moving California headquarters to Texas
Chevron Corporation on Friday announced it is relocating company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas – the latest in a string of companies to leave the Golden State.
18-year-old driver dies in Walnut Creek crash, 2nd teen injured
An 18-year-old girl died early Thursday morning and her 18-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash near downtown Walnut Creek.
Antioch mom riding bike to get popsicles killed by suspected drunk driver
Linda Wooldridge was riding her bicycle to get popsicles at a nearby store when she was killed in a suspected DUI, Antioch police said.
Bikers killed in 2 separate collisions in Antioch
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
3.3 earthquake strikes near Solano County
An earthquake rocked some parts of Solano County Sunday afternoon, hitting 3.3 on the Richter scale.
Historic Bay Area theatre where Zendaya got her start to shut down if they don't raise $350,000
A staple in Bay Area theater, Calshakes, is on the verge of shutting down because of financial difficulties.
Person dies from West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
The West Nile Virus has reared its head in two heavily populated Bay Area counties, with one county reporting a West Nile virus death last week.
Forward progress stopped in Creek Fire as containment increases in East Bay wildfires
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood.
VIDEO: Nearly $500K of jewelry stolen in Antioch smash-and-grab
Antioch police are searching for a man captured on surveillance video in a smash-and-grab burglary at JCPenney last month, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Costco coming to this East Bay city
Costco is officially on its way to Brentwood.
Murder charges for Richmond man in DUI that killed 16-year-old
A man is facing murder charges after a DUI crash resulted in the death of a Richmond teenager last week, according to officials.
Animals in Contra Costa are free to adopt during month of July
Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.
16-yr-old killed by suspected DUI driver outside his family home in Richmond
An East Bay family of a 16-year-old boy killed by a suspected drunk driver is in mourning. They said they're struggling with the sudden death of a teen who loved life. Relatives said Ricardo Funes-Barajas, known as Ricky, of Richmond, said he had just left a family gathering after watching a soccer match, when he was killed.