Bay Area weather: Temps to skyrocket in inland areas

Temperatures are expected to skyrocket toward the triple digits in inland areas on Monday as summer heat grips the region, bringing an active heat advisory.

74-year-old woman uses bear spray outside Lafayette Trader Joe's during argument

A 74-year-old woman was arrested after Lafayette police said she shot bear spray outside her car during some type of argument in the Trader Joe's parking lot, which ended up affecting eight people.

East Bay home with an outdoor-to-indoor pool hits the market for first time in almost 60 years

A sprawling East Bay property that’s been featured time and time again in high-profile home magazines, with its signature outdoor-to-indoor swimming pool and gorgeous gardens, is on the market for the first time in almost 60 years.

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.

Viral bagel store opening in Lafayette

PopUp Bagels, a popular chain originating on the East Coast, is set to expand its footprint into the East Bay this fall.

Man dies in Lafayette solo car crash

Emergency responders found the driver trapped inside the car and removed him before taking him to a hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Suspect in deadly Lafayette stabbing apparently targeted victim

A troubling Facebook post has emerged suggesting the suspect in a deadly weekend stabbing in Lafayette may have targeted the victim.

Neighbors shocked over Lafayette homicide; suspect arrested

A man from Chico was arrested on suspicion of homicide Saturday after police discovered a dead body inside a Lafayette home earlier in the day, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Lafayette lawyer sentenced in 'biggest criminal fraud scheme' in Eastern California

A Lafayette man was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison this month for his role in what the U.S. Department of Justice said is the biggest criminal fraud scheme in the history of the Eastern District of California. 

2 arrested in Lafayette attempted bank robbery

Two people were arrested Tuesday in Lafayette in connection with an attempted bank robbery, authorities said.

Driver killed in Lafayette solo-vehicle crash

A preliminary investigation into the collision revealed that the car was traveling eastbound on State Route 24 when, for unknown reasons, the car veered off the road and crashed into the trees/

High-school football player dies following diving accident, principal confirms

In a sad update to a story we brought you this week, KTVU has learned the high-school football player who was injured in a diving accident has died. 

Lafayette community provides emotional, financial support for injured teen's family
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Many Lafayette residents are coming together in a show of solidarity for the family of an Acalanes High School student injured in an accident at Stinson Beach Sunday.

Bay Area rallies around high school football player injured in diving accident

Many Lafayette residents are coming together in a show of solidarity for the family of an Acalanes High School student injured in an accident at Stinson Beach Sunday.