El Cerrito High football program suspended amid hazing probe; arrests possible

The El Cerrito High School football program has been suspended amid a criminal police investigation into alleged bullying and hazing among players. Police said arrests could be forthcoming.

Decomposing bodies of Antioch suspect's mother, half-brother found in bedroom

Antioch police officers say they arrested a 46-year-old man and booked him into the Contra Costa County Detention Facility in Martinez on charges of murder, after discovering the decomposing bodies of his 65-year-old mother and his 39-year-old half-brother inside their home at 2600 Fairmont on Wednesday evening. 

Bay Area live election results: Track your county

Tuesday was Election Day in the U.S., and across the Bay Area, California and nationwide, voters weighed in on the statewide gubernatorial race, propositions, congressional seats and more.

Pittsburg approves 45-day data center moratorium but doesn't stop current plans to build one

The Pittsburg City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting on Monday to approve a 45-day moratorium on new data centers, making it the latest Bay Area city to hit pause on such developments.

Women's wellness experiences: What's behind their popularity

Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.

Walnut Creek's The Sweet Spot and its must-try desserts
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If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner of The Sweet Spot, shares his story.

Pleasant Hill's Habana Express: Taste of Cuba
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month through food and family. Meet the owners behind Habana Express in Pleasant Hill.

Your dog grooming questions answered
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For Vanessa Vallejo González, her dog-grooming business is about more than making pets look their best. It’s also about building a future for her son and creating something special with the help of her mom and family. We’re celebrating her journey this Hispanic Heritage Month sharing about entrepreneurship, pet care, and the family values that help keep her business, Vimax Grooming, going.

Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election

Ballot-counting machines were running in Contra Costa County on Friday as the elections office conducted a state-mandated test designed to ensure the accuracy and security of its voting equipment.

Richmond man sentenced to 169 years for raping 2 women

A Richmond man was sentenced to 169 years in prison for beating and raping two women while he was on parole for an earlier rape, prosecutors announced Friday.

List: Leslie's Pool Supplies store closures in the Bay Area as company files for bankruptcy

Leslie's Inc., which operates pool and spa supplies stores around the U.S., announced this week that it's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores, including many in the Bay Area.