Theatre company loses everything in fire, just as they prepare new show
A local theatre company is asking for help after a fire destroyed their warehouse containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.
Pittsburg fire: Child, man taken to hospital after town-home blaze
A child and a man were taken to the hospital Monday morning in critical condition during a fire at a townhome in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District officials said.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in Pittsburg
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Pittsburg High senior killed in Antioch shooting days before graduation
Investigators said the victim was Pittsburg High School student Henry Granado Jr.
Former Pittsburg police officer avoids jail in weapons plea
A former police officer from Pittsburg will not go to jail following his plea deal in a weapons case.
Pittsburg police shoot man who wouldn't leave hotel room: video
A man filed a federal excessive force lawsuit on Tuesday after Pittsburg police pepper sprayed, tear-gassed and shot him twice in a hotel room that he was too scared to leave while suffering from a mental health crisis.
Former Pittsburg police officer admits to college scam, selling steroids, destroying evidence
A former Pittsburg police officer has admitted to several crimes and destroying evidence to cover his tracks.
Bay Point neighborhood put on lockdown due to armed, barricaded suspect following shooting
A Bay Point neighborhood was placed on lockdown due to an armed barricaded suspect on Saturday morning, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Pittsburg boy found shot to death inside car in Antioch
A 16-year-old boy from Pittsburg was fatally wounded Saturday morning after being shot, police said.
Antioch man sentenced for killing a popular East Bay coach
An Antioch man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for killing a popular East Bay coach.
2 wounded, one critically, after shooting on Pittsburg BART station platform
One person is in critical condition and another is wounded following a shooting at the Pittsburg BART station platform on Friday.
Former officer pleads not guilty following standoff
Chunliam Nai Saechao, a retired Pittsburg police detective, pleaded not guilty to his charges in court, including attempted murder of a police officer and injuring his spouse.
Driver leaves Antioch sideshow, CHP officers attacked, 5 injured
A Saturday night car chase after a sideshow in Antioch resulted in a crash that injured five people – but not before other sideshow participants also threw objects at officers, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Retired officer accused of shooting wife, standoff, appears in court
Retired Pittsburg police officer Chunilam Saechao, accused of shooting his wife and charged with attempted murder, had his first court appearance on Thursday. His court appearance was a week after the shooting led to a days-long stand-off with Pleasant Hill SWAT Police.
Pleasant Hill top cop defends tactics in standoffs with ex-Pittsburg officer
Pleasant Hill Police Chief Scott Vermillion on Monday defended his decisions relating to two standoffs involving an ex-Pittsburg police detective accused of shooting and injuring his wife.
2 arrests in case of Bay Area teen gunned down while visiting family
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Pittsburg teen, who was gunned down while visiting family in Lodi over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
CHP police chase ends in overturned car, 5 arrests
In Bay Point, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people after a police pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle overturning.
Bay Area family mourns loss of 'peaceful' teen gunned down
15-year-old Alan Ruiz Jr. was visiting his family in Lodi over Thanksgiving weekend when police confirmed he was gunned down.
Pittsburg police searching for homicide suspect considered armed and dangerous
The Pittsburg Police Department says officers are searching for a homicide suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.
Suspect still at large as police connect murder suspects to East Bay gang
Pittsburg police said Thursday that people who allegedly killed a 24-year-old Antioch man in July are affiliated with the East Contra Costa County street gang Midtown.