Major closures coming to Interstate 80 over a 7-week period
Starting Friday night and every other weekend thereafter, Caltrans will be closing either the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County near the Carquinez Bridge.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
East Bay pools expected to be packed this weekend amid soaring heat
Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park in San Ramon was packed Friday as temperatures soared. Hundreds are expected to dive in this weekend to beat the heat.
BART experiencing major systemwide delays due to network issues
BART is experiencing major delays systemwide due to computer and routing issues according to a Saturday afternoon advisory.
2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue
Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.
Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend
The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.
July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day
From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.
4 suspects, including minor, arrested for stealing thousands worth of Legos in San Mateo
Several have been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Legos, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
1 person injured in shooting at Concord motel
Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person at a Concord motel early Saturday.
Harvard-bound East Bay high school swimmer makes waves in swimming competitions
As a champion swimmer in the state, she admits she’s been training since she was very young. She comes from a family of athletes, including her father who played college football. Her twin brother Scott is also a swimmer.
Here's why water is seeping into bore of Caldecott Tunnel
Concerns about the structural integrity of the Caldecott Tunnel system have emerged due to a mystery surrounding water flowing through one of its bores.
Series of I-80 crashes cause fiery mess in Contra Costa County
California Highway Patrol is investigating a series of collisions early Sunday on Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County.
'We wanted to bring her home': Memorial service held for Alexis Gabe
Mourners said their last goodbyes to Alexis Gabe at a memorial service open to the public in Concord Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old Oakley woman disappeared in January 2022. Police say she was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Alameda County Fair: A true slice of Americana
The Alameda County Fair started Friday in Pleasanton, kicking off a 24-day run that is expected to draw huge crowds.
1 dead, 1 seriously injured in early morning Antioch stabbing
A 30-year-old woman died in a stabbing in Antioch early Thursday morning, according to police.
Fired Antioch police officer charged with assault, body-camera footage released
A former Antioch police officer has been charged with assault, according to the Antioch Police Department.
18-year-old woman shot to death, 6 others injured at Antioch birthday party
A huge weekend birthday party for a teenager in Antioch turned violent when an 18-year-old woman was killed and six others were injured by gunfire.
Men killed in Solano County plane crash were close friends, families say they lived 'life to the fullest'
Thirty-three-year-old Jesse Buckner and 41-year-old Ben Shreve were close friends with a lot in common. They both grew up in the East Bay, both married their high school sweethearts, and both shared a passion for flying.
Antioch man on $35M bail in fatal domestic shooting
Bail was set at $35 million for an Antioch man in custody for allegedly shooting a woman he was in a domestic relationship with, said police on Thursday.
Antioch man arrested in 2007 Pittsburg homicide case
Pittsburg police arrested a man Wednesday morning whom they suspect is responsible for a cold-case shooting death 16 years ago.