Opening statements in manslaughter trial of Danville officer
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a Danville police officer charged with manslaughter following the shooting death of Laudemer Arboleda.
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a Danville police officer charged with manslaughter following the shooting death of Laudemer Arboleda.
West Contra Costa Unified School District issues mandatory student vaccination rules
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
In wake of deadly school crossing guard accident, Lafayette officials to discuss safety improvements
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
With kids going back to classrooms, more attention has to be paid to crossing guards, who are among those most vulnerable to inattentive, impolite or impaired drivers.
Air District announces $2.2M settlement with Martinez refinery over air quality violations
Operators of a now-idle oil refinery in Martinez have agreed to pay more than $2.2 million to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to settle air quality violations between 2014 and 2018, the air district announced Wednesday.
Operators of a now-idle oil refinery in Martinez have agreed to pay more than $2.2 million to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to settle air quality violations between 2014 and 2018, the air district announced Wednesday.
Overdose suspected in BART passenger's death on train
A dead passenger was found on a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station on Tuesday, the transit system's police said.
A dead passenger was found on a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station on Tuesday, the transit system's police said.
Semi-truck takes out power pole in Lafayette; estimated restoration 3 p.m. Wednesday
Pacific Gas & Electric officials estimate power will be restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday to about 1,100 customers who lost power Tuesday night.
Pacific Gas & Electric officials estimate power will be restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday to about 1,100 customers who lost power Tuesday night.
Lafayette to discuss safety issues after crossing guard killed
The Lafayette City Council will host a special meeting to discuss the issues, experiences and suggestions around pedestrian and bicycle safety in town, three weeks after Stanley Middle School crossing guard Ashley Dias was struck and killed.
The Lafayette City Council will host a special meeting to discuss the issues, experiences and suggestions around pedestrian and bicycle safety in town, three weeks after Stanley Middle School crossing guard Ashley Dias was struck and killed.
Ex-Pinole police officer charged with sexual misconduct, posting encounters online
A former police officer in Pinole has been charged with sexual misconduct after an investigation found he recorded himself having sex with women and posted the images and video online.
A former police officer in Pinole has been charged with sexual misconduct after an investigation found he recorded himself having sex with women and posted the images and video online.
Double tragedy: East Bay business owner dies in car crash; fire destroys family home
The family of John Khan has suffered a double loss. He was killed a car crash by someone they describe as reckless driver just weeks after a fire destroyed their family home in Antioch.
The family of John Khan has suffered a double loss. He was killed a car crash by someone they describe as reckless driver just weeks after a fire destroyed their family home in Antioch.
Second bird, group of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
A second bird in Contra Costa County and another group of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus, county vector control officials said Friday.
A second bird in Contra Costa County and another group of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus, county vector control officials said Friday.
Sinkhole prompts warning for drivers in Alamo: Contra Costa County
Drivers are urged to avoid the area near the intersection of Valley Oaks Drive and Stone Valley Road in unincorporated Alamo Friday evening due to a sinkhole, Contra Costa County emergency officials said.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area near the intersection of Valley Oaks Drive and Stone Valley Road in unincorporated Alamo Friday evening due to a sinkhole, Contra Costa County emergency officials said.
Suspected arsonist arrested after starting grass fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
PG&E blames dust and rain combo for power outage
Thousands of PG&E customers lost power over the weekend because of a combination of dust and rain on power lines and equipment, the utility said.
Thousands of PG&E customers lost power over the weekend because of a combination of dust and rain on power lines and equipment, the utility said.
Person dies on BART tracks, Richmond station closed
The Richmond BART station was closed Thursday morning after a person died on the train tracks, BART said.
The Richmond BART station was closed Thursday morning after a person died on the train tracks, BART said.
Contra Costa County's new indoor rules for diners, drinkers and gym users
Today, after announcing the mandate eight days ago, Contra Costa County now requires anyone dining, drinking or exercising indoors to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative, recent COVID-19 test.
Today, after announcing the mandate eight days ago, Contra Costa County now requires anyone dining, drinking or exercising indoors to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative, recent COVID-19 test.
Contra Costa County's new indoor rules for diners, drinkers and gym users
KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
California middle school named for nation's oldest living park ranger
Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.
Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.
Danville power outage impacts 3,300 PG&E customers
Nearly 3,300 PG&E customers in Danville were without power Wednesday morning as the utility sought to determine the cause of the outage.
Nearly 3,300 PG&E customers in Danville were without power Wednesday morning as the utility sought to determine the cause of the outage.
Contra Costa County institutes vaccination mandate
At one 24-Hour Fitness in Walnut Creek, the staff and members were prepared for Contra Costa County's vaccination mandate.
At one 24-Hour Fitness in Walnut Creek, the staff and members were prepared for Contra Costa County's vaccination mandate.
No charges for 3 Richmond officers who killed father trying to stab family
The investigation found that the officers had probable cause to believe that the shooting victim, Luc Ciel, 55, posed a significant threat of death or great bodily injury, not only to himself but to his family.
The investigation found that the officers had probable cause to believe that the shooting victim, Luc Ciel, 55, posed a significant threat of death or great bodily injury, not only to himself but to his family.