Driver killed, teen hospitalized in Concord crash: CHP
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Concord Tuesday afternoon that left one driver dead, another driver injured, and a teenage passenger seriously hurt.
Regular customer accused of stealing tip jar from Hercules taqueria
A regular customer at a taqueria in Hercules is accused of stealing a tip jar containing $200, authorities said.
1 dead in Concord crash
A 26-year-old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Concord on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.
Several vehicles go up in flames at Oakley scrapyard
Several vehicles caught fire at a scrapyard in Oakley on Tuesday, according to fire officials.
Winning $10 million lottery scratchers ticket sold in the East Bay
A lucky lottery scratcher worth a whooping $10 million was sold at an East Bay wine and liquor store, state lottery officials announced.
This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
About 50 birds have dropped dead in an East Bay neighborhood. Why electrocution is being ruled out
There are many unanswered questions following the discovery of about 50 dead birds in a residential neighborhood in the East Bay.
Hercules responds to Taser lawsuit filed by young man who suffered brain seizure
The city of Hercules has responded officially to a lawsuit filed by a young man who was stunned with a police Taser three times while he was suffering from a brain seizure and not following officers' commands to immediately exit his car.
Contra Costa County's 1st Black supervisor dies
Former Contra Costa County supervisor, Federal Glover, has died at the age of 69.
Police investigate sexual assault on El Cerrito's Ohlone Greenway bike path
Police in El Cerrito are on the lookout for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman on the Ohlone Greenway, a popular bike path near the BART station.
Newsom wants to fast-track $20B Delta Tunnel, over objections from lawmakers
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wants to speed up the building of the Delta Tunnel Project over the objections of many California lawmakers, who say the construction would create a host of problems.
San Pablo police turn to public to help locate man wanted for homicide
Police are asking the public for help in locating homicide suspect Juan Vargas, a 25-year-old from San Pablo.
Wanted crime spree suspect arrested after wild East Bay chase
A wild chase and takedown of a suspect during the busy Thursday morning commute in the East Bay has drawn the attention of at least five law enforcement agencies.
Gang rivalry, graffiti tag dispute to blame for Concord stabbings, police say
Police in Concord say a dispute between rival gang members over graffiti tags is to blame for a double stabbing last week.
Business leaders, police calling for end to dedicated bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Workers, labor unions, businesses and some Marin County leaders rallied on Wednesday, calling for an end to the dedicated 24-7 bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Hercules police chase 17-year-old in stolen Honda, recover loaded gun
Hercules police arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop crashed through a fence, and ended up in a field.
Pinole baseball coach reinstated after racist-chants probe
The baseball coach at Pinole Valley High School was reinstated on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after he was suspended during an investigation into racist-chants at a game.
This Bay Area city is offering up to $100,000 to help first-time homebuyers
A new program in the East Bay is offering first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to help purchase a home.
East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns
With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.
3 women injured after fire pit explosion at Antioch barbecue
A backyard barbecue in Antioch ended in tragedy Thursday night after a propane fire pit exploded, sending three women to the hospital.