Pittsburg shooting leaves man wounded in vehicle

A man was in critical, but stable condition after Pittsburg police found him shot inside his vehicle on Sunday night.

Public defender wants Antioch, Pittsburg officer names in 'moral turpitude' sweep

The Contra Costa County Public Defender is asking the DA to release the names of the Pittsburg and Antioch police officers targeted in a "moral turpitude" investigation so that her attorneys can see if any of their cases have been compromised.

Contra Costa County D.A., FBI investigating Antioch, Pittsburg police for 'broad range of offenses'

Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses." 

Victim killed during Pittsburg family gathering identified

The person who was shot and killed in a Pittsburg home during a family gathering has been identified as Jeremy Abercrombie. 

Suspects arrested in homicide of two women in Pittsburg

Two people were arrested for their involvement in a homicide that left two young women dead in Pittsburg. Authorities said a third suspect remains at large.

Woman dies, 3 children hospitalized after possible carbon monoxide poisoning in Pittsburg

A mother is dead and her three children, and their father, were hospitalized after Pittsburg police say they all may have been exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide.

Bail set at $100K for alleged Pittsburg kidnapper

A 24-year-old woman accused of stealing an SUV with a toddler strapped inside in Pittsburg last week will remain in bars unless she posts $100,000 for bail, a judge decided. 

Pittsburg police arrest woman after SUV stolen with 1-year-old girl inside

Pittsburg police on Friday arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with the theft and kidnapping of an SUV with a 1-year-old girl inside. 

Pittsburg police search for woman who stole SUV with 1-year-old inside; toddler found safe

A woman walked up and asked for a cigarette, then jumped in the man's SUV and drove off with the toddler in the back seat. Police say she is a blonde woman in her early 30s with a tattoo on the left side of her face.

Pittsburg High protest over student who came to school in KKK costume

“It's not a costume,” Pittsburg High student Dehlia Strassner said of a classmate coming to school in a KKK costume. “It's a hate crime. And it's really not OK.”

Black students, English learners denied services and subject to harsh discipline: ACLU

Pittsburg Unified in the East Bay disproportionately placed Black students and English learners in special education classrooms, did not provide them the services they need, and was more likely to suspend or expel those students, according to the suit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California.

Friends mourn victim of latest Highway 4 shooting

Friends of a man shot and killed on Highway 4 mourned their loss Tuesday, saying the victim had been looking forward to becoming a first-time father.

Pittsburg family victimized twice; first by fire, then by thieves

A Pittsburg family is struggling to get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home and thieves burglarized it.

Multiple vehicles set on fire in Pittsburg, suspected arsonist arrested

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says they made an overnight arrest after a suspected arson that involved four vehicles in Pittsburg on Tuesday. 

35 acres burned after Concord vehicle fire spreads to nearby brush

A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.