Ex-employee arrested on suspicion of planting explosive in Antioch
A man has been arrested on suspicion of planting an explosive at his former workplace in Antioch, said Antioch Police.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of planting an explosive at his former workplace in Antioch, said Antioch Police.
Twitter: Hack hit 130 accounts, company 'embarrassed'
The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post Saturday that for up to eight of these accounts the attackers also downloaded the account’s information through the “Your Twitter Data” tool.
The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post Saturday that for up to eight of these accounts the attackers also downloaded the account’s information through the “Your Twitter Data” tool.
Deadly shooting under investigation in Vallejo
The victim is a 21-year-old Vallejo resident.
The victim is a 21-year-old Vallejo resident.
City of Vallejo asks Solano County DA to review police killings of Willie McCoy, Sean Monterrosa
The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so.
The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so.
Santa Rita Jail COVID-19 cases soar past 100; judge notes urgent situation
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
John Lee Cowell sentenced to life for fatal stabbing of Nia Wilson at BART station
John Lee Cowell was sentenced to life in prison during a virtual hearing Friday morning for fatally stabbing Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
John Lee Cowell was sentenced to life in prison during a virtual hearing Friday morning for fatally stabbing Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
Independent investigation into SF police raid of journalist complete
San Francisco's independent police oversight agency has concluded its investigation into last year's raid on a journalist.
San Francisco's independent police oversight agency has concluded its investigation into last year's raid on a journalist.
San Francisco police seek public's help in search for missing 61-year-old man
According to police, 61-year-old Peter Villaruel was last seen at a home in the 700 block of Huron Avenue around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.
According to police, 61-year-old Peter Villaruel was last seen at a home in the 700 block of Huron Avenue around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.
Report: California Highway Patrol officer harassed 21 women
Nicole remembers feeling grateful that Officer Morgan McGrew agreed to meet her so early in the morning. The 7:30 a.m. appointment would let her handle the errand — verifying her car’s vehicle identification number — and still make it to work on time.
Nicole remembers feeling grateful that Officer Morgan McGrew agreed to meet her so early in the morning. The 7:30 a.m. appointment would let her handle the errand — verifying her car’s vehicle identification number — and still make it to work on time.
'Deeply concerning:' 40 Santa Rita Jail inmates test positive for coronavirus
"This would certainly be one of the highest number of cases that I think we've seen at once," attorney Kara Janssen said. "This is deeply concerning. It just goes to show the need for constant vigilance on this. There is not a minute you can let up."
"This would certainly be one of the highest number of cases that I think we've seen at once," attorney Kara Janssen said. "This is deeply concerning. It just goes to show the need for constant vigilance on this. There is not a minute you can let up."
Oakland police aim to interrupt recent spike in gun violence, interim chief says
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
City of Vallejo seeks criminal investigation for destruction of evidence in Sean Monterrosa case
The City of Vallejo is seeking a criminal investigation for the destruction of evidence in the police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa last month.
The City of Vallejo is seeking a criminal investigation for the destruction of evidence in the police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa last month.
Oakland settles Ghost Ship fire lawsuit for $32.7M
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
$32.7 million settlement in Ghost Ship civil case
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Cal Fire: PG&E power lines started destructive Kincade Fire
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
Tesla tries to assure workers there’s no big virus outbreak
In an email to workers Wednesday night, the company said that since January it has had fewer than 10 cases of the virus that causes COVID-19 that were transmitted in the workplace.
In an email to workers Wednesday night, the company said that since January it has had fewer than 10 cases of the virus that causes COVID-19 that were transmitted in the workplace.
OPD Interim chief discusses current topics around policing
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Biden, Gates, other Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
The scam was a simple message. It asked people to send money to an anonymous Bitcoin account and get double the funds back. More than $100,000 reportedly was collected in the short time, but some cybersecurity experts say it points to a much bigger danger.
The scam was a simple message. It asked people to send money to an anonymous Bitcoin account and get double the funds back. More than $100,000 reportedly was collected in the short time, but some cybersecurity experts say it points to a much bigger danger.
Hackers appear to target Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, others in bitcoin scam
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Contra Costa County: Multiple fire crews stop forward progress of Scenic Fire
Multiple fire crews are responding to a two-alarm vegetation fire in Contra Costa County Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple fire crews are responding to a two-alarm vegetation fire in Contra Costa County Wednesday afternoon.



















