Boy taken off life support following Hercules crash that killed mother, injured twin
A young boy who was critically wounded in a Hercules crash that also injured his twin brother and left his mother dead was taken off life support Monday, the family said.
Antioch police arrest suspect in multiple optometry business burglaries
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday night in Antioch in connection with several eye optometry business burglaries, police said.
Antioch man charged with killing of unborn baby in attack on pregnant woman, 2 kids
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Mom dies, 2 boys injured after Hercules police chase stolen car suspect
A man was arrested Thursday following a fatal collision in Hercules that left a mother dead and her two children injured. The suspect was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when he crashed into the woman's car.
Concord residents say dangerous trees need to be trimmed but can't afford the cost
What looks like a disaster zone is really the front yard of Maria Vishnevetskaya's Concord home. When the wind whipped up Tuesday, seven giant eucalyptus trees in the yard toppled.
Well-loved 79-year-old attorney killed by fallen tree in Walnut Creek
A son and daughter are in shock one day after their father was killed in the powerful storm that ripped through the Bay Area on Tuesday, taking a tree down and crushing the car he was riding in.
21-year-old killed, stepfather wounded in shooting at Concord strip mall
Loved ones identified Eric Cavazos, 21, as the man fatally shot at a Concord strip mall on Tuesday morning.
Professional Richmond basketball player is Bay Area legend
Jovan Harris of Richmond is one of the few thousand pro athletes from the United States who has earned a living dribbling a basketball. "Since I was a kid, I just wanted to hoop," he said.
Pregnant Antioch mother, 2 kids stabbed - one child has special needs, neighbors say
Neighbors expressed shock Monday after a pregnant Antioch mother and two of her children were stabbed by a suspect, who was later arrested after a chase.
Walnut Creek police K9, known for 'loyalty, bravado,' dies
A dog that had been used by the Walnut Creek Police Department has died, authorities said. She was 13.
Antioch crash kills 1, critically injures 2
A man died, and two passengers were critically injured after two trucks collided at an intersection Friday evening, Antioch police said.
Pregnant woman, 2 children stabbed in Antioch
Two children and a pregnant woman were stabbed Saturday afternoon in Antioch, police said.
San Ramon police investigate 'smash-and-grab' robbery at jewelry store
San Ramon police are investigating a "smash-and-grab" armed robbery at a jewelry store.
Teen shot, arrested after suspected drug deal gone bad
A teenager who was shot and another minor have been arrested for their alleged role in a violent drug deal in Oakley, according to city officials.
Pittsburg driver in hit-and-run of dance student charged with vehicular manslaughter
The driver accused of fatally striking a 17-year-old girl and then fleeing the scene, was charged with vehicular manslaughter, authorities said.
Oakley to honor memory of Alexis Gabe
The city of Oakley will honor Alexis Gabe on Friday on what would have been her 25th birthday.
Couple arrested by Pittsburg police for fatal hit-and-run of 17-year old
Pittsburg police on Wednesday announced a couple was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a 17-year-old pedestrian earlier this month.
Antioch city manager placed on leave after calling out sick
The city manager of Antioch was placed on leave Tuesday night during a closed door council meeting. Cornelius “Con” Johnson said he wasn't included in the meeting and is shocked by the decision.
Strong winds take down trees, flip over planes in Concord
Dangerous winds in the East Bay knocked out power and took down trees, which fell on buildings. The winds even flipped over small aircraft in Concord.
Brentwood police, suspect engage in apartment shootout
A 30-year-old man from Long Beach and a woman he had possibly held hostage were injured after a Sunday night shootout with Brentwood police at an apartment complex, police said.