Jazz appreciation month: East Bay city celebrates with free concert
April is jazz appreciation month, and to celebrate the Hercules Public Library is hosting a free concert this week. The event is happening this Tuesday at the branch on Civic Drive.
I-680 to close during weekend, backups expected
Drivers in the East Bay, take note: a stretch of southbound I-680 is shutting down for the weekend for road repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday. The closure stretches from Pleasanton to Sunol, and Caltrans is warning about potentially lengthy delays if you get caught up in the detours.
Man in coma after being tased in water by park police, family now in anguish
A family is demanding answers after a man was left in a coma after he was Tased by East Bay Regional Park police while in water.
Antioch high schooler overdoses on fentanyl
A student at Deer Valley High School in Antioch overdosed on fentanyl and had to be administered Narcan before being taken to a local hospital.
Volunteers clean up Concord ahead of Earth Day
Cities across the Bay Area are cleaning up their communities this weekend ahead of Earth Day on Monday.
2 collide into Con Fire truck, critically injured
Two people were critically injured when their passenger vehicle collided with a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firetruck Saturday morning.
Man dies at East Bay BART station
BART police announced Saturday morning that a man died of a drug overdose at the Walnut Creek BART station Friday night.
CHP recovers more cars and guns in Oakland and East Bay
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.
3 accused of robbing low-income families, EBT recipients across California
Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.
Cheetos literally 'flaming hot': Bags of chips on fire at San Pablo Foodmaxx
A Foodmaxx in San Pablo was evacuated Friday evening after a fire broke out in their snack aisle, engulfing several bags of Cheetos in flames, bringing a whole new meaning to the brand's ‘Flamin’ Hot' version.
Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home
An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home.
Antioch police investigating 'suspicious' death after person found badly burned
A person found dead in a fire is being investigated as a suspicious death, Antioch Police said Sunday.
WWII Navy nurse celebrates 105th birthday, among last links to Pearl Harbor
Alice Darrow has been honored as one of the last living links to Pearl Harbor as a Navy nurse during World War II. Saturday, she was celebrated by family, friends, and community members for her love of life and patriotic commitment to our country, all at the young age of 105.
7 injured in Antioch bus crash
A bus was involved in a collision in Antioch, resulting in at least seven riders injured.
Vegetation fire burns in Antioch
A small grass fire broke out in Antioch on Friday afternoon.
Pinole mom violently killed in front of her child, identified by family
Grief-stricken family and friends have revealed the identity of Pinole mother Brittany Ligdis, who was shot and killed in her home, right in front of her little boy.
Richmond man charged for smuggling ammo overseas
A Richmond resident was charged with allegedly smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Brazil in an Oakland courtroom, federal authorities said.
$75K in stolen merch seized after disruption of East Bay fencing operation
Organized retail theft is a concern for retailers as it deters customers and results in a loss of inventory.
Sideshow participant leads police on pursuit between counties before arrest
A suspect fleeing a sideshow Sunday night led Vallejo police on a chase to Richmond, where officers arrested him after he tried switching vehicles.
Man wanted for multiple incidents of alleged indecent exposure in East Bay
Brentwood police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of exposing himself to victims at various retail businesses in both Antioch and Brentwood.