Bay Area internet CEO sentenced to prison for fraud
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
Victim in deadly Orinda road-rage incident identified
Authorities have identified the man who was shot following a heated road rage incident that sent shockwaves in Orinda.
Brentwood police looking for 15-year-old missing for weeks
Brentwood police are looking for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing for three weeks.
Bay Area-made robots help prevent wildfires
It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a new automated machine called the BurnBot.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot’s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
CHP investigates deadly car fire
At least one person died after being trapped inside of a vehicle during a fire in Contra Costa County early Saturday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. The vehicle was on I-80 west on the Hercules offramp.
Bay Area reacts to six hostage deaths in Gaza, including man from Berkeley
Demonstrators have called for the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas from the El Curtola Boulevard Overpass above Highway 24 in Lafayette since October – for one purpose.
Demonstrators share heartbreak in East Bay after bodies of hostages are recovered
Demonstrators have called for the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas from an overpass above Highway 24 in Lafayette since October – for one purpose.
Antisemitic fliers found in several East Bay cities
People who live in East Bay cities including Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Concord reported that they've found antisemitic fliers left at their homes.
CHP officer struck by suspected DUI driver
A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said.
Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver
The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.
Man arrested for allegedly killing another man in fight
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing another man during a fight in Pittsburg on Tuesday morning.
Antioch schools superintendent fired over bullying claims from staff
The unanimous termination stems from complaints by four staff members that the district's maintenance director, Kenneth Turnage, was bullying them; often shouting, insulting, humiliating, berating, and belittling them.
Rash of car wheel thefts expand to Walnut Creek
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
Minor with gun, marijuana 'on the run' arrested in Richmond
Richmond police arrested a minor they said was carrying a large ziplock bag of marijuana and a loaded pistol.
Former Antioch police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of bigger scandal
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
Convicted murderer's death penalty overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct
A convicted murderer from the East Bay who has been on death row for 33 years must now either be released or retried because of prosecutorial misconduct.
Former Chabot College journalism student dies covering Ukraine conflict
Titawny Cook of Hayward, who served a tour of duty in Iraq as a United States Marine, and later studied journalism at Chabot College, is remembered fondly by his peers.
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.