Pleasant Hill pilot released from custody, can't board another plane
Pilot Joseph Emerson can leave custody as long as he doesn't use drugs like cannabis or psilocybin mushrooms or boarding any "operable aircraft."
3 passengers sue after off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight
San Francisco residents Matthew Doland and Theresa Stelter and Paul Stephen of Kenmore, Washington, alleged that the pilot should never have been allowed in the cockpit because he was suffering from depression and a lack of sleep.
'I'm not okay:' Pleasant Hill pilot charged with attempted murder admits to nervous breakdown
In a stunning acknowledgment, the Pleasant Hill pilot charged with trying to shut off a plane's engines told authorities that he felt like he was suffering a nervous breakdown and was not OK.
Pleasant Hill pilot to make 1st court appearance in Portland on attempted murder charges
The off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot charged with more than 80 counts of attempted murder pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in court Tuesday after authorities said he tried to shut off the engines on a plane bound for San Francisco this weekend.
Off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot arrested after allegedly trying to shut off San Francisco plane's engines
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been arrested and accused of attempted murder, among other charges, after allegedly trying to shut off the engines on a plane bound for San Francisco on Sunday.
Pleasant Hill ends remote public comment due to racist, offensive language
The Pleasant Hill City Council voted to end remote public comments after a rash of offensive language has plagued meetings.
DA charges East Bay teacher and track coach with human trafficking, pimping
The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged a Diablo Valley College faculty member and track coach in connection with human trafficking and pimping for allegedly making two women commit crimes of prostitution.
2 children in East Bay nearly drown in pools, prompting calls for water safety
Two children had to be resuscitated after scares in Bay Area pools, both experiences are reminders of how important it is for adults to closely keep an eye on young people who don't know how to swim.
Update: Hercules man faces felony charges in fatal Pleasant Hill shooting
A Hercules man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Arellano Laredo in Pleasant Hill, announced the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday.
Pleasant Hill police search for man who discarded firework that injured teen
A 14-year-old student was seriously injured a few weeks ago when an illegal firework he found on a middle school campus exploded in his hand, according to Pleasant Hill police. Officials are looking for the man who allegedly left the firework at the school.
Man shot and killed at Pleasant Hill sports bar identified
The man shot and killed at a sports bar in Pleasant Hill early Monday has been identified as Oscar Laredo Arellano, 37, of Concord.
Man killed outside Pleasant Hill bar
A 37-year-old Concord man was killed outside a Pleasant Hill bar early Monday; he was shot in the parking lot, stemming from a dispute inside.
Suspect still missing after allegedly robbing Verizon store, threatening employees with gun
Authorities are searching for a suspect allegedly involved in robbing a Verizon store and in an attempt to run over a Pleasant Hill officer.
Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in Pleasant Hill
A man died Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasant Hill, according to the California Highway Patrol.
20 vehicles burglarized in single night in Pleasant Hill neighborhood
Pleasant Hill police said detectives are making progress on a case in which nearly two dozen cars were broken into in one night.
Takeover robbery at Pleasant Hill camera shop similar to other recent cases police investigating
It’s happened yet again. Another Bay Area camera shop held up by a group of masked men.
Sandbags in short supply as Bay Area prepares for next round of storms and flooding
Across the Bay Area, many homeowners and business owners are scrambling to find sandbags as another round of storms threatens to bring more rain and flooding.
Pleasant Hill arson arrest: suspect limps away from explosion
Pleasant Hill police have arrested a man in connection with arson at an apartment complex.
Tree lands on cars following wet Bay Area storm
Severe weather on Saturday night toppled trees in Pleasant Hill. The large trees landed on multiple cars parked under them.
Shooting leaves 1 injured outside Pleasant Hill strip mall: Police
Police reported shots fired in Pleasant Hill outside a small business Friday evening that resulted in one person being injured.