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.
Walnut Creek police K9, known for 'loyalty, bravado,' dies
A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.
'Person of Interest' identified in Union City homicide
A "person of interest" has been named in a late-night homicide that occurred on Monday in Union City.
Antioch man shot then carjacked, suspect remains loose: Police
A man was shot and then carjacked Saturday in front of an Antioch apartment complex, according to police. Authorities say the shooter is still missing.
Some Bay Area reservoirs spilling over after latest round of storms
While snow piles in the Sierra and rain soak the Bay Area, California’s reservoirs are filling up. Some are even spilling over.
Suspect still missing after allegedly robbing Verizon store, threatening employees with gun
Authorities are searching for a suspect allegedly involved in robbing a Verizon store and in an attempt to run over a Pleasant Hill officer.
East Bay fire station reopens after closing down over a decade ago
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced the opening of Fire Station 74 in Pinole after its closure more than a decade ago.
East Bay high school Dougherty Valley basketball team reaching new heights
The high school basketball state championships are underway and the number-one ranked team in all of northern California hails from San Ramon.