Large sideshow moves through East Bay as illegal fireworks spark brush fire
A large sideshow wreaked havoc – even sparking a brush fire – as it moved through the East Bay early Saturday. About 200 cars – and a barrage of fireworks – were on the move from Rodeo to Vallejo.
$150K reward: Armed man robs Richmond post office
The U.S. Post Office released video on Wednesday of an armed man robbing the Richmond branch.
1 injured in suspected road rage shooting on Highway 4 near Pittsburg
One person was wounded in a suspected road rage shooting Tuesday on Highway 4 near Pittsburg, authorities said.
Walnut Creek-based Del Monte, the canned food aisle staple, files for bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, the 135-year-old company known for canned goods, is joining the list of major retailers filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
BART service recovering between Walnut Creek, Antioch after power issue
In a post on X, BART said trains are stopped in both the Antioch and SFO directions.
Fun things to do this summer in the Bay Area
From hiking the Sunnyvale Bay Trail to riding in a self-driving car across the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some things to do this summer in the Bay Area.
DA charges man with vehicular manslaughter after death of Oakland delivery driver
The Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday announced felony charges against a 34-year-old man suspected of killing an Oakland father and delivery driver in a drunk-driving accident.
Disabled man says $6,000 wheelchair stolen from backyard in San Pablo
A San Pablo man who is disabled said his power assist wheelchair was stolen from his backyard — and it happened within a minute.
Antioch police fatally shoot 26-year-old man who 'threatened to kill everyone' in the home
Antioch police fatally shot a 26-year-old man Monday morning, who allegedly threatened to kill his entire household.
Man killed in fiery crash in Walnut Creek; investigation underway
The crash was reported just before 2:15 a.m, in a parking lot at 675 Ygnacio Valley Road.
Former Antioch officer sentenced to 7 years in prison over K-9 deployment, lies
A federal judge sentenced a former Antioch police officer on Tuesday to seven years in prison for siccing his K-9 on a man riding a bicycle riding without his light on, falsifying records and engaging in a fraud to get a raise from the police department for a university degree he paid someone else to get.
Vegetation fire burns near Mt. Diablo
A vegetation fire broke out near the base of Mount Diablo on Monday afternoon.
2-alarm fire burns homes in Brentwood
Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.
PG&E shuts off power in these Bay Area cities
As the utility forewarned, Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to a portion of customers, mostly in the East Bay, on Thursday in a preventive measure to reduce the risk of wildfires as high winds and dry conditions are expected through Saturday.
Large brush fire burning in Antioch prompts evacuation warnings
A more than 290-acre brush fire was burning in Antioch and threatening structures on Wednesday night, though hours later, crews had a handle on the blaze.
List: Juneteenth events happening in the Bay Area this week
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.
Bay Area community reacts to escalating Israel-Iran conflict
A "Hands Off Iran" protest is planned to begin at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Vacaville, Richmond, other Bay Area cities make new list of best California cities for retirement
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Judge sets trial date for Hercules police Taser case
A federal judge on Monday set a trial date in a case where a young man is suing the Hercules Police Department after officers were seen on video using a Taser on him to get out of his car while he was suffering from a medical seizure.
Two gray whales found dead in Richmond just 48 hours apart
Two gray whales were discovered dead along the shoreline in Richmond just two days apart, raising concern among wildlife experts and local residents.