Traffic stop leads to the discovery of drugs, gun in Pinole

A traffic stop early Sunday morning led to the arrest of two people on suspicion of firearm possession and narcotic sales. 

California inmate dies naturally after 37 years on death row

James Odle, a California inmate condemned to death nearly four decades ago for killing a Pinole police officer, died Friday of natural causes at age 71.

Effort underway to honor federal guard killed in Oakland

An effort is underway in Pinole to create a special memorial to honor David Patrick Underwood, the federal officer killed while on duty in Oakland in May.

Smaller cities attracting George Floyd solidarity protests

There was a large and diverse crowd in Pinole on Thursday, a city that's not used to hosting political protests.

CHP activity in Pinole on I-80

The California Highway Patrol is involved in some sort of police activity on Pinole Valley Road and Interstate Highway 80.

Bicyclist killed near I-80/Richmond Parkway interchange

The accident was reported about 8:15 p.m. Saturday, the CHP said. It wasn't certain late Saturday night whether the cyclist was on the freeway itself or on the off-ramp when struck.

Vigil for mass shooting victims in Pinole
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A Catholic church in Pinole hosted a vigil to honor the victims of mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy. KTVU's Amber Lee reports it was organized by a priest who said he simply couldn't stay silent.

Woman duped by dognapper; puppy snatched from her hands
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A dog breeder from Tracy is asking the public for help after she says a man snatched her French Bulldog puppy from her arms and assaulted her before getting away. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Pinole Valley High School students bring beauty to their campus
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Students at Pinole Valley High School are learning life lessons by overcoming obstacles at school. The main school building is being rebuilt and the construction is ongoing. But the students have created murals to bring beauty to their campus.

Hillside collapsing on Pinole retirement community property
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Residents and their families at Bay Park Retirement Community in Pinole received a briefing on a collapsing hillside on their property in Pinole.

Student brings gun to Pinole Middle School
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A student was arrested earlier today after allegedly bringing a handgun to a middle school in Pinole, according to a West Contra Costa Unified School District spokesman.