Contra Costa County to use CARES Act money to hire sheriff's deputies
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved spending nearly $2 million of CARES Act funding to hire 24 sheriff’s deputies to support mental health services.
Civil rights attorneys cheer, police feel under attack as Bay Area DA's scale back on resisting arrest charges
"The resisting arrest is a 'contempt of cop charge,' a signal to any other law enforcement that they have a green light to treat you however they feel and pile on charges," Adante Pointer said. "It's a Scarlet letter. Everyone knows it's open season on you."
Waiter at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que receives $1,000 cash tip
A server at Lucille's Smokehouse Barbecue was the lucky recipient of a $1,000 tip that was raised through a Venmo challenge.
Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire
The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.
Unofficial car show attracts crowd in Concord
Unofficial car show attracts crowd in Concord
Arson suspected in Walnut Creek vegetation fire
Witnesses describe a person running from the scene when the fire started.
Shoreline Fire in Contra Costa County fully contained, but suspicious
The Shoreline Fire that burned nearly 14 acres in Contra Costa County on Friday is fully contained. Investigators said while the cause is undetermined, the fire is suspicious.
Antioch schools approve hiring six campus police officers
Following two nights of public comment and protests that interrupted a meeting, the Antioch Unified School District has approved hiring police officers for six of its campuses.
Antioch schools approve hiring six campus police officers
Following two nights of public comment and protests that interrupted a meeting, the Antioch Unified School District has approved hiring police officers for six of its campuses.
Protesters opposed to school police shutdown board meeting in Antioch
Protesters were so loud Wednesday night, they shut down a school board meeting of the Antioch Unified School District.
Bay Area counties raising awareness about mail-in voting
Ballots should be sent out on Oct. 5, 2020. Polling sites will still open on Nov. 3, but Bay Area counties are urging people to vote early.
Florists add much needed color to seniors' lives in dark times
With the Coronavirus draining much of the joy and color from the world these days, a small group of florists in San Ramon are trying to put some of it back, for people who perhaps need it most--those who are tucked away in senior care homes.
Martinez couple accused of defacing BLM mural arraigned, attorney blasts hate crime charge
Two people whose images went viral last month as they were shown trying to paint over the "Black Lives Matter" mural on a downtown Martinez street pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to hate crime and vandalism charges.
Walnut Creek woman missing
A mother from Walnut Creek has been missing since June 14.
NBA G League team for elite prospects coming to East Bay: report
The NBA G League chose Walnut Creek for its new Pro Pathway team.
Marathon Martinez Refinery 'indefinitely idled'
The company is also putting a New Mexico refinery on indefinite hold and announced that most jobs would be lost at the two sites, with phased layoffs starting in October.
Police investigating non-fatal El Cerrito del Norte BART station shooting
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a non-fatal shooting Thursday that briefly shutdown El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
Sheriff ID's 10-year-old Lafayette boy killed in accident with Amazon delivery truck
Amazon said the accident occurred when the boy was riding downhill and hit the back of the truck.
Bay Area couple battling HOA over BLM, anti-Trump signs
One message supports the Black Lives Matter movement. The other says, "Trump Is A Donkey's Rear End."
Boy riding bicycle killed in collision with Amazon delivery vehicle in Lafayette
Police said the driver was cooperative and had been interviewed. They did not release the name of the boy or the driver.