Richmond urges California to cut ties with PG&E
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday night passed a resolution urging California to cut ties with PG&E.
Water main breaks in Richmond, creates flooding
A water main broke early Wednesday morning in Richmond, creating flooding in the streets.
Antioch marks 1-year of Angelo Quinto response team
One year after its launch, the city of Antioch is applauding the success of a special emergency response team.
4 murder suspects strike deal because of racist Antioch police text scandal
Racism and police brutality came back to haunt Antioch police on Monday, as four murder suspects struck a plea deal eliminating possible murder convictions and knocking their charges down to manslaughter and other lesser charges.
Manhunt in Antioch ends with arrest of alleged homicide suspect
Police combed through a neighborhood in Antioch for several hours on Monday, hunting for a homicide suspect.
Suspicious tow truck fires in Concord, Bay Point all from same fleet
Investigators continue to search for answers after four tow trucks went up in flames in Concord and Bay Point.
Mariachi trumpets, Mayan dance, music at Richmond Cinco de Mayo event
The blast of mariachi trumpets, the clatter of dancing feet, the clamor of the crowd - all these and more are in store at Richmond's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday.
San Ramon Valley school district hires new superintendent
Trustees of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) announced Friday they hired CJ Cammack to be the district's next superintendent.
Richmond city council votes to divest all city money with ties to Israel
The Richmond City Council voted on Tuesday to divest all city money from any stocks or mutual funds involving companies with ties to Israel.
Acalanes High swim team in Lafayette misses deadline to compete
Members of the Acalanes High School swim team are heartbroken after missing a deadline to compete in a key regional meet.
Siccing K-9 for long duration constitutes excessive force, judge rules in Brentwood police bite case
Ordering a police dog to bite a person doesn't necessarily constitute excessive force, but siccing a K-9 on a person for a long time does, a federal judge in San Francisco has ruled.
Bay Area honors Tobin Bolter, deputy killed in line of duty in Idaho
Bay Area law enforcement and community members gathered to watch the memorial for Tobin Bolter, a Sheriff's Deputy in Ada County, Idaho, who grew up in the East Bay and was fatally shot while on duty.
Planned Concord apartment building goes up in flames
Several roads near the downtown Concord BART station were closed early Tuesday morning after a two-alarm fire ripped through what could have been an apartment complex one day.
SWAT team called in after man allegedly threatened to shoot wife
A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.
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.
Antioch library closed while roof replaced
The Antioch Library will close Tuesday to have its roof replaced.
Costco in Concord still closed after refrigerant leak
A refrigerant leak is keeping a Costco store in Concord closed temporarily until the Contra Costa County Health Department can give it the all clear.This comes after authorities evacuated 800 customers and 200 employees from the store last week.
Antioch to hold special meeting to address bullying concerns
A special meeting will be held Thursday evening to examine bullying allegations in the Antioch Unified School District. Amid public pressure, the school superintendent has ordered an independent third party investigation.
Parents of Alexis Gabe disappointed with documentary about her murder
More than two years after the disappearance of 24-year-old Alexis Gabe in Antioch, family and friends gathered at a pizza joint in her hometown of Oakley on Wednesday night for a watch party of an hour-long episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn, titled "Where is Alexis?"
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.