Restraining order granted against Richmond police chief

Police chief and husband had accused their daughter's boyfriend of pimping her as a sex worker in Oakland. Now they have a restraining order against them and are unable to talk to their daughter for two years.

PG&E says it was well-prepared for storm as it works to restore power

Pacific Gas & Electric is continuing to work around the clock to restore power to pockets of several communities in the East Bay.

San Pablo Creek in Orinda is flowing
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Just a week earlier, barely any water was flowing down the creek. Now, water is really flowing.

Contra Costa County deputy's manslaughter case goes to jury after closing arguments

Prosecutors said Contra Costa County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Hall wasn't acting in self-defense when he shot Laudemer Arboleda nine times on Nov. 3, 2018, while Hall's lawyers said during closing arguments Thursday that Hall had no choice. 

Defense rests in Andrew Hall manslaughter case, closing arguments set for Thursday

After deciding not to call Andrew Hall to testify, the defense rested Wednesday in the Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy's manslaughter trial in Martinez. 

Tree trimmer killed in accidental fall outside Moraga Country Club

Orinda police are investigating a deadly accident that claimed the life of a tree trimmer Wednesday outside of the Moraga Country Club, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District confirmed with KTVU.

Probe continues into Bay Area police officers' alleged threats into alleged pimp

Vallejo police are investigating two Bay Area police officers for alleged threats against an alleged sex trafficker who the officers say trafficked their daughter, an attorney familiar with the investigation said.

San Ramon golf course recycles water

Canyon Lakes Golf Course in San Ramon is helping combat the state's drought by recycling water for irrigation.

75-year-old Bay Area nurse runs 35th Boston Marathon with longest active streak among women in the race

A 75-year-old Bay Area woman completed a remarkable feat last week as she ran the Boston Marathon for the 35th straight time. Orinda resident Patty Hung crossed the finish line with the distinction of having the longest active finish streak among women runners in the storied race.

Gun pulled during showdown at Cheesecake Factory, police claim

Two people were detained after a loaded gun was allegedly found following a Cheesecake Factory fight in Walnut Creek.

18-year-old man killed, another injured in Bay Point shooting

An 18-year-old man died and another person was injured in a shooting Saturday evening in Bay Point, authorities said.

Police release sketch of man suspected in stabbing of skateboarder in Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill police are asking the public for help finding a man suspected of a stabbing they say sent the victim to the hospital with multiple wounds Wednesday night.

Most exemptions from COVID vaccine mandate granted in Contra Costa County

To receive a religious exemption, an employee must explain their feelings in writing. The county human resources department has the final say. Workers with exemptions must take COVID tests every week.

Orinda Theatre thrilled for release of latest James Bond movie
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KTVU FOX 2's Frank Somerville spoke with Derek Zemrak, owner and operator of the Orinda Theatre, about how they're excited about the latest film releases.

Pleasant Hill neighbors shook after skateboarder injured in stabbing
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Neighbors in Pleasant Hill are disturbed after occupants of a passing vehicle threw eggs at and then stabbed a skateboarder several times Wednesday night. Police are searching for suspects.

Richmond police chief on leave after daughter accuses her of threats

The city of Richmond confirmed that it has placed Police Chief Bisa French on paid administrative leave after an 18-year-old relative accused her and her husband of threatening to harm her and her boyfriend.