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.
Decimated San Francisco immigration court to close at end of year
The San Francisco immigration court building — where nearly two dozen judges have since been fired or retired – is set to close in January 2027.
The San Francisco immigration court building — where nearly two dozen judges have since been fired or retired – is set to close in January 2027.
Concord man charged with killing elderly parents in double murder case
A Concord man has been charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his elderly parents, authorities said.
A Concord man has been charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his elderly parents, authorities said.
Two dead following 'family disturbance' in Concord: police
A 61-year-old man was arrested at a Concord home on Wednesday for allegedly killing his elderly parents.
A 61-year-old man was arrested at a Concord home on Wednesday for allegedly killing his elderly parents.
Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California
A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation.
A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation.
Suspects flee after smash-and-grab robbery at Sunvalley Mall in Concord
Police said the thieves used hammers to break glass display cases, which some witnesses initially reported as gunshots.
Police said the thieves used hammers to break glass display cases, which some witnesses initially reported as gunshots.
Family dispute ends in homicide in Concord, sheriff's department investigating
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is investigating what they call a family dispute that escalated into an altercation that ended in a homicide in unincorporated Concord on Monday.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is investigating what they call a family dispute that escalated into an altercation that ended in a homicide in unincorporated Concord on Monday.
Trump has a new deportation strategy: fast-tracking third-country removals
President Donald Trump has a new deportation strategy by fast-tracking what's known as third-country removals, and it's causing alarm within the immigrant rights community.
President Donald Trump has a new deportation strategy by fast-tracking what's known as third-country removals, and it's causing alarm within the immigrant rights community.
Trump administration fires at least 15 immigration judges in Bay Area
A total of 15 immigration judges have been fired in the Bay Area since President Trump took office, and nearly 100 across the country.
A total of 15 immigration judges have been fired in the Bay Area since President Trump took office, and nearly 100 across the country.
List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area
For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.
For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.
Suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot after assault in Concord
Concord Police Department officers were sent to a home in the city on reports of "an assault with a firearm."
Concord Police Department officers were sent to a home in the city on reports of "an assault with a firearm."
Lieutenant Governor meets with Bay Area nonprofits as food insecurity worsens amid SNAP freeze
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
East Bay vigil honors those who died in ICE custody on Dia de los Muertos
Dozens gathered in Concord for a Day of the Dead vigil to honor 25 people who have died in ICE detention this year.
Dozens gathered in Concord for a Day of the Dead vigil to honor 25 people who have died in ICE detention this year.
Raiders donate $250K to help Bay Area high school repair fire damaged football field
An East Bay high school football field that was damaged in a fire over the summer has been repaired thanks to some help from the Las Vegas Raiders.
An East Bay high school football field that was damaged in a fire over the summer has been repaired thanks to some help from the Las Vegas Raiders.
7 arrested in smash-and-grab robbery at Concord mall
Officers were called to Sunvalley Shopping Center early Sunday morning on reports of a burglary in progress after several suspects forced their way through a set of glass doors.
Officers were called to Sunvalley Shopping Center early Sunday morning on reports of a burglary in progress after several suspects forced their way through a set of glass doors.
2 men charged in Concord triple shooting
Three gunshot victims arrived at the John Muir Medical Center about 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday and said to authorities that they had been injured in a parking garage.
Three gunshot victims arrived at the John Muir Medical Center about 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday and said to authorities that they had been injured in a parking garage.
3 shot in parking garage near Concord's Todos Santos Plaza
Concord police are investigating a shooting at a parking garage on Salvio Street near Todos Santos Plaza.
Concord police are investigating a shooting at a parking garage on Salvio Street near Todos Santos Plaza.
Mt. Diablo High forced to move after fire scorches football field
Mount Diablo High School is making plans to play their football home opener at another school after a destructive fire on the field.
Mount Diablo High School is making plans to play their football home opener at another school after a destructive fire on the field.
Catholic Charities East Bay warns of immigration scams
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Temperatures soar into triple digits in parts of East Bay
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.