Former San Quentin death row prisoner sues Alameda County for $290M
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
Beloved former East Bay outdoor theater, Cal Shakes, is now site of new concert series
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
Man charged in killing of Richmond maintenance worker amid possible love triangle
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.
Alleged shoplifter arrested following crash in Lafayette
A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.
A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.
Live 2026 election results: Contra Costa County primary
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Contra Costa County election results here.
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Contra Costa County election results here.
Annual pride parade celebrated in Clayton
Over the weekend, Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Over the weekend, Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Community celebrated at the city of Clayton's annual pride parade
Over the weekend, the city of Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Over the weekend, the city of Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.
Richmond community mourns maintenance worker shot & killed
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
Prom held at Hercules High celebrates students with special needs
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
4th Annual WCCUSD Extensive Support Needs Prom
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Big Break Regional Shoreline offers free access to rare Delta ecosystem
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
How a classic card game helped decide this East Bay city's name
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.
Concord inches closer to building master-planned community on old Navy base
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.
I-80 shooting near Richmond leaves one injured
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Fijiana’s global moment, the artist behind “Welcome to the Bay”
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
Vegetation fire in Clayton at 55 acres with some containment
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Concord officers respond to Piercing Pagoda smash-and-grab robbery
Police in Concord say they responded to a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at the Sunvalley Shopping Center on Wednesday after reports of possible gunshots inside the shopping center.
Police in Concord say they responded to a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at the Sunvalley Shopping Center on Wednesday after reports of possible gunshots inside the shopping center.
Oakley man involved in deputy shooting dies by suicide in jail: sheriff
A man accused of firing on a deputy and who attempted to fatally shoot himself during a standoff with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office earlier this year has apparently died by suicide while incarcerated in jail, the Sheriff's Office said.
A man accused of firing on a deputy and who attempted to fatally shoot himself during a standoff with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office earlier this year has apparently died by suicide while incarcerated in jail, the Sheriff's Office said.