Contra Costa County fire crews respond to 33 arson calls in two days, arrests made
Contra Costa Fire Protection District said crews responded to 33 arson calls across the county in a 48-hour period recently. Investigators have tracked down and arrested four people believed to be arsonists who are working separately.
New immigration court poised for Concord as public defender likely denied more funds
A new immigration court is soon moving to Concord, as the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is poised to deny the Public Defender's Office more money to fight deportation cases.
Saturday shooting outside Sun Valley Mall; dozens of shell casings found
Police said they found dozens of shell casings in the Sun Valley Mall parking lot Saturday night. They said the shooters got away, and they aren't sure if anyone was hurt.
There's a push - and resistance - to change Concord High's controversial mascot
Many teachers, students and parents say it's time to get rid of the school's current mascot at Concord High, the Minutemen.
Concord middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of inappropriate acts with minors
A Concord middle school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of inappropriate acts with minors, Mt. Diablo Unified School District's superintendent announced Thursday.
Concord couple charged with murder in death of woman's husband
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a Concord couple with murder for killing the woman's husband in January.
Motorcyclist killed in Concord crash
A man was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Concord, police said.
First-ever 'Pride Prom' held at Concord High School
Contra Costa County on Saturday held its first-ever "Pride Prom" – a night dedicated to celebrating high school students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Concord police say juvenile shot and killed man on bike
Salvador Victor Ocha Castro was shot and killed Saturday while riding his bike in Concord. Police said they arrested a juvenile boy in the shooting.
Concord police arrest juvenile in shooting death
A man has died and a juvenile has been arrested after a Saturday morning shooting in Concord, according to police.
Concord police warn of imposter UPS driver on prowl
Concord police are searching for someone who they say impersonated a UPS worker. Police say the suspect was not wearing a UPS uniform, nor was he driving a brown truck, but posed as someone delivering a package in order to case a residence.
Solo crash in Concord takes down power line
A truck crashed into a power pole on Monument Blvd early Monday. PG&E crews were working to restore power to the area, according to officials.
Mt. Diablo Unified Schools giving students COVID-19 tests to take before returning from spring break
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District wants its students to come back from spring break as healthy as possible.
Soccer fans from De La Salle High School accused of racist remarks against Sanger High School
De La Salle High School in Concord is undergoing an internal investigation into allegations that people in the stands rooting for De La Salle spoke racist insults at the opposing team during a playoff soccer match.
Teen fatally struck on bike in Concord identified as newcomer to US
A teen who was struck and killed by several vehicles while riding his bicycle from his Concord school has been identified as a recent immigrant from El Salvador.
Quadruple shooting at Dave and Buster's in Concord
Four people were shot at the Dave and Buster's in Concord.
Suspicious driver may have posed as officer, Concord police say
Police are investigating if a driver who was arrested in a suspicious vehicle in Concord may have posed as a member of law enforcement.
16-year-old boy killed in Concord crash involving bicyclist, truck, other vehicles
Police in Concord say a 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash on Friday that involved several vehicles, including a bicycle. Police described the boy as a pedestrian. One person was arrested.
LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools
"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.
High school volunteers work on room makeover for Lafayette teen battling cancer
A group of teenagers in the East Bay has been working to create a comfortable and fresh new space to promote healing in support of a high school senior battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer.