CHP investigating second shooting on Highway 4 in Pittsburg within 2-day span

One person was hurt in a freeway shooting overnight on Highway 4 in Pittsburg, the second shooting on that same stretch of highway in just two days. 

Disneyland reopening highlights California's COVID turnaround

Disneyland and neighboring Disney California Adventure swung open its gates to cheering visitors Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure due to the pandemic. The park is operating at 25% capacity under state health rules.

CHP investigating shooting on Hwy 4 in Pittsburg, victim expected to survive

California Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on eastbound Highway 4 in PIttsburg. Officials say a man in his 20s suffered non-life threatening injuries. 

Oakland prepares for possible property destruction during May Day gatherings

The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem. 

Crews extinguish Pittsburg vegetation fire that burned close to homes

Crews with the Contra Conta County Fire Protection District extinguished a vegetation fire in Pittsburg Thursday afternoon that burned up a hillside and near several homes.

Judge recommends, doesn't require, PG&E consideration of vegetation risks for power shutoff decisions

The federal judge overseeing PG&E's criminal proceedings expressed his displeasure with the utility company in an unusual fashion: he made his proposal a recommendation -- not a mandatory order -- and invited PG&E to decide whether it wished to accept it. 

San Jose hit-and-run leaves woman with walker dead
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A woman with a walker was killed on Monterey Highway in San Jose when she was struck by the driver of a car, which then left the scene, police said.

Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence

The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.

Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter

The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian

Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.

DOJ finds mental health care, overuse of isolation at Santa Rita Jail unconstitutional

The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division issued a damning report, saying the mental health care system in Alameda County, and in particular, Santa Rita Jail, violate parts of the Constitution.