Vigil held in Pittsburg for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Students and community members held a vigil for Charlie Kirk at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, organized by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA.

Antioch shooting prompts disruption of East Bay BART service

BART confirmed the closures and subsequent police activity was due to a shooting that occurred about 8:15 p.m. at a bus stop near the Antioch station.

Contra Costa County's 1st Black supervisor dies

Former Contra Costa County supervisor, Federal Glover, has died at the age of 69. 

Mom says twins were abused by teacher at Pittsburg KinderCare

An East Bay mother sounded the alarm about alleged abuse at a daycare facility where she says her children were physically harmed.

Suspected gang members charged for multi-million dollar theft spree

Eleven members of a suspected Antioch - Pittsburg street gang were charged in a multi-million-dollar theft spree by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, officials say. 

Woman killed, fiancé injured in Pittsburg crash involving fleeing driver

The family of a 22-year-old woman is mourning her death after the car she and her fiancé were in was struck by a suspect fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers in Pittsburg over the weekend.

Passenger killed in crash following police chase in East Bay

A passenger of a vehicle was killed in Pittsburg Sunday when another vehicle, being pursued by the California Highway Patrol, collided with the car, the California Highway Patrol said.

East Bay man facing more than 100 years to life over 'daylong crime spree'

After his most recent conviction for a September 2023 crime spree, an East Bay man is facing a possible sentence of 100 years to life in prison.

Police arrest duo accused of kicking dog during Pittsburg neighbor dispute

The suspects, Lagashia Williams and Graciela Amar, were arrested on Thursday, according to police. The suspects allegedly had a gun at the time of the confrontation, which occurred last week.

1 dead after SUV driver crashes through chain link fence, lands on BART tracks in Pittsburg

A man died Thursday morning after the SUV he was in crashed through a chain link fence and then landed on the BART tracks near the Pittsburg/Baypoint station in a situation that stopped train service for roughly four hours, officials said.

East Bay football and cheer team and parents injured in Everglades

A group of children and parents from  an East Bay youth football team is recovering after a tour boat accident in the Florida Everglades. 

Alleged DUI driver crashes into police cars, barricades from earlier fatal collision

Pittsburg police were responding to a scene where a driver crashed into a power utility pole and a fire hydrant, and had their barricades crashed into by an alleged drunk driver Monday night, authorities said.

Deadly crash on Highway 4 in Pittsburg

A person died early Friday on Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Pittsburg father killed in hit-and-run crash after leaving church

A father of two was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking home from church in Pittsburg on Friday night.

Pittsburg artist gives back after star-studded career

Before you even get in the doors at the senior art therapy class at the Pittsburg Community Center, you can hear the laughter and the applause, as art teacher Ronald Mcdowell praises and gushes over the work of his students.