Contra Costa County

Someone broke into a nonprofit's learning center in Antioch and stole 40 Chromebooks, which the program director said was a devastating loss to children who need tutoring.

A Richmond man is behind bars, accused of killing his brother, police said.

A Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, embezzlement and possession of an assault weapon, the sheriff's office reported. 

As e-bikes and e-scooters continue to explode in popularity, leaders in one East Bay community unanimously approved a set of new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.

Community resistance spilled into a Pittsburg city council meeting Monday night, where numerous residents voiced concerns over the data center's projected energy consumption, noise levels, water usage, and subsequent traffic congestion along West Leland Road. At times, it got heated.

An Oakley family said they are fortunate to be alive after their two youngest children woke everyone inside the home in time to escape a fast-moving fire early Tuesday morning.

FBI agents served three search warrants in Contra Costa County on Tuesday morning, including at the tax assessor's office, and the homes of the current and outgoing tax assessor, according to the agency, interviews and video at the scene.

Rakestraw Books had a special visit on Saturday from Zendaya, the Oakland-born actress. She was captured holding notable books like “Dune Messiah" and "The Odyssey," which she will be starring in the movie adaptions of.

A trading card shop in Contra Costa County is the latest business to fall victim to a nationwide trend of thieves targeting high-value Pokemon collectibles.

The epicenter was recorded about 2.7 miles north/northwest of the town of Danville, and about 12 miles east of Oakland

Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old 8th-grade teacher, was honored by family and students during Friday's graduation ceremony at Caliber Beta Academy.

A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white. 

A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Richmond maintenance worker in a case authorities believe may have stemmed from a romantic dispute.

A suspected shoplifter was arrested after a crash in Lafayette on Tuesday afternoon, while a second suspect remained at large, authorities said.

California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Contra Costa County election results here.

Over the weekend, Clayton gathered to hold its annual pride parade and festival. This celebration included festivities like a pride flag raising ceremony, yoga and a church service alongside lots of music, food, and performances.