1 dead in 3-car crash on Highway 4 near Concord
A 31-year-old man died in a three-car crash Thursday evening on state Highway 4 near Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Vigil held in honor of Antioch crash victims
It was an emotional goodbye to three people who were killed in a car crash in Antioch. Family members have identified them as 45-year-old Ramell Jenkins, his wife Misty Green, and 25-year-old Brandon Compton.
Concord man stabs, kills roommate during argument Wednesday
Concord police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing his roommate to death Wednesday afternoon.
Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
1 dead in 2-car crash on Highway 4 late Wednesday
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect missing from Walnut Creek bank robbery: Police
Police are investigating a bank robbery in Walnut Creek Saturday morning.
Antioch native Isaiah Foskey drafted by the New Orleans Saints
Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
Wet and cooler days expected throughout the Bay next week
Enjoy the Sunday sun while you can as the start of the work week will bring cool temperatures and possible rain to the Bay Area.
State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license
Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.
2 injured in overnight Oakland shooting: Police
Two were injured in an overnight shooting in Oakland, authorities said. One of the victims is currently in “grave conditions” and is not expected to survive.
Concord school transforms into 'Wonderland' for Pride Prom
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
$100,000 in jewelry reported stolen in armed robbery
Police are investigating a report that three armed men took $100,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex watch, from a victim in a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage Friday night.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake felt near Antioch
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Antioch Wednesday evening.
Diablo Road reopens after weeks-long repair project
Danville officials said Sunday that Diablo Road has been re-opened, after a long closure to repair winter storm-related damage.
Contra Costa County DA releases report detailing racist, homophobic texts from Antioch police officers
A joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office released a report on Thursday detailing dozens of incidents of racist, homophobic, sexist and derogatory text messages involving 14 Antioch Police Department officers.
Dog fatally beaten, stabbed and found in garbage can in Hercules
Fia Loa, from Sacramento, shared videos of playing with her dog Gemini, who she said had raised him since he was a puppy.
CHP officer injured by alleged DUI driver
A California Highway Patrol officer was injured by a suspected DUI driver during an enforcement stop on State Route 242 on Saturday night, said authorities
Teenager dies after crashing dirt bike in Pittsburg
A teenager riding his dirt bike has died after being involved in a collision in Pittsburg Friday, police say. He was 15.
East Bay still recovering from latest storm, more power restored
The cleanup and restoration efforts following the latest round of storms was ongoing in the East Bay Thursday. PG&E estimates more than 6,000 customers are still without power.