He's 101 and she's 90 — how this Walnut Creek couple found love in their golden years
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
Parents ask Mt. Diablo School Board to pause plan ending Spanish immersion program at Bancroft Elementary
Parents packed a Mount Diablo Unified School District board meeting Tuesday night, urging trustees to pause plans to phase out a two-way Spanish immersion program at Bancroft Elementary School. Families presented the board with a petition signed by roughly 300 people asking district leaders to reconsider the decision. Parents said they were blindsided by the announcement.
Parents packed a Mount Diablo Unified School District board meeting Tuesday night, urging trustees to pause plans to phase out a two-way Spanish immersion program at Bancroft Elementary School. Families presented the board with a petition signed by roughly 300 people asking district leaders to reconsider the decision. Parents said they were blindsided by the announcement.
Fire heavily damages Slow Hand Barbeque in Pleasant Hill
The owners of a beloved East Bay barbecue restaurant are picking up the pieces after a fast-moving overnight fire tore through Slow Hand Barbeque, gutting the kitchen and forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely.
The owners of a beloved East Bay barbecue restaurant are picking up the pieces after a fast-moving overnight fire tore through Slow Hand Barbeque, gutting the kitchen and forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely.
El Cerrito police investigating interrupted early-morning burglary
Police learned from the residents that they were sleeping inside when a suspect entered the home through a partially opened window.
Police learned from the residents that they were sleeping inside when a suspect entered the home through a partially opened window.
Man fatally shot in San Pablo; investigation underway
San Pablo Police Department officers responded just before 10 p.m. to the 14700 block of San Pablo Avenue to multiple ShotSpotter activations and reports of a shooting, according to a department statement.
San Pablo Police Department officers responded just before 10 p.m. to the 14700 block of San Pablo Avenue to multiple ShotSpotter activations and reports of a shooting, according to a department statement.
East Bay students walk out to protest immigration enforcement
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Police arrest suspected driver in Antioch hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old girl
Police arrested 26-year-old Jamir Wilson on suspicion of a hit-and-run crash that killed 17-year-old Jeana Louis Santos Flores.
Police arrested 26-year-old Jamir Wilson on suspicion of a hit-and-run crash that killed 17-year-old Jeana Louis Santos Flores.
Swarm of earthquakes strike San Ramon, jolting residents
At least 25 moderate and smaller earthquakes hit San Ramon on Monday morning, jolting some residents awake.
At least 25 moderate and smaller earthquakes hit San Ramon on Monday morning, jolting some residents awake.
Richmond teen wins Contra Costa County humanitarian award
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
Contra Costa Co. unveils new mobile legal clinic for immigrants
Contra Costa County revealed an innovative way to offer legal services to immigrants with a full-service mobile legal clinic.
Contra Costa County revealed an innovative way to offer legal services to immigrants with a full-service mobile legal clinic.
Richmond’s rising changemaker: Elena Velazquez honored
Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.
Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.
Family of 17-year-old girl killed in Antioch hit-and-run seeks answers
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
'Everything must go!' Popular retailer closing stores in Bay Area, slashing prices to liquidate inventory
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.
Teen girl found dead in Antioch was killed in hit-and-run: police
The Contra Costa County Coroner’s office determined Jeana Flores was struck and killed by a vehicle.
The Contra Costa County Coroner’s office determined Jeana Flores was struck and killed by a vehicle.
Family identifies teen girl found dead on Antioch roadside
Jeana Flores, 17, was found lying on the shoulder of the road around 3:30 a.m. Friday, according to her father.
Jeana Flores, 17, was found lying on the shoulder of the road around 3:30 a.m. Friday, according to her father.
Suspected DUI driver arrested in Lafayette after allegedly crashing into vacant building
Police did not report any injuries in the collision.
Police did not report any injuries in the collision.
17-year-old girl found dead on side of road in Antioch
Antioch police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl after she was found lying on the side of the road on L Street early Friday morning.
Antioch police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl after she was found lying on the side of the road on L Street early Friday morning.
Antioch family heartbroken after 21-year-old killed in I-80 wrong-way crash
An Antioch family is searching for answers and grieving the loss of a young man described as the "heart" of their home after a horrific wrong-way crash on Interstate 80. D’Juan Brown Jr., 21, was one of three people killed early Sunday morning in Fairfield.
An Antioch family is searching for answers and grieving the loss of a young man described as the "heart" of their home after a horrific wrong-way crash on Interstate 80. D’Juan Brown Jr., 21, was one of three people killed early Sunday morning in Fairfield.
Police shooting kills suspect on I-80 in Hercules
A portion of Interstate 80 in Hercules was shut down for much of Thursday after a police officer shot and killed a person, officials say.
A portion of Interstate 80 in Hercules was shut down for much of Thursday after a police officer shot and killed a person, officials say.
2 Oakley teens arrested after shooting, argument over marijuana
Two teens who allegedly held up their acquaintances at gunpoint because they were mad that their pals wouldn't take them to buy marijuana were arrested Monday morning, according to Oakley police.
Two teens who allegedly held up their acquaintances at gunpoint because they were mad that their pals wouldn't take them to buy marijuana were arrested Monday morning, according to Oakley police.