3 injured with severe burns after Antioch fire pit explosion
Three people were hospitalized with severe burns after an explosion in an outdoor fire pit on Thursday night in Antioch, fire officials said.
9-year-old San Ramon girl badly burned in bedroom fire
A 9-year-old girl is being treated for serious burns after a fire early Thursday morning at her home in San Ramon.
Family heartbroken that father died in Brentwood paving accident
The daughter of a man killed this week in a Brentwood paving accident described how heartbroken she is that her father is no longer with her.
Contra Costa County to look for official prejudice in property records
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's office is about to start looking for official prejudice in county property records.
Armed man prompts lockdown in Richmond neighborhood
Richmond police attempted to take an armed man into custody Wednesday afternoon, prompting a lengthy neighborhood lockdown.
Police arrest Richmond suspect in quick chase to Bay Bridge
Police chased a suspect from Richmond to the maze on the Bay Bridge, causing a short stoppage of traffic early Wednesday morning, according to video and the California Highway Patrol.
Mom says twins were abused by teacher at Pittsburg KinderCare
An East Bay mother sounded the alarm about alleged abuse at a daycare facility where she says her children were physically harmed.
Construction worker killed in Brentwood in paving accident
A construction worker was killed in Brentwood on Monday afternoon while working on a paving job, getting pinned by a large piece of machinery.
Concord police officers deliver food order after driver is arrested
One East Bay customer was still able to receive their food order despite their delivery driver being arrested.
Pleasant Hill night market celebrates diversity this AAPI Month
The new Pleasant Hill Night Market launched on Friday, packed with people and community pride. This event also coincided with the second day of AAPI month.
School employee facing felony charges, including rape of underaged student in Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against a man accused of raping a minor.
Allegations of racist taunts swirl during East Bay high school baseball game
An East Bay high school varsity baseball team celebrated its senior night on Friday, but the excitement was overshadowed by a disturbing scene at a recent game where several players faced racist taunts from opposing players.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopping in this East Bay city on Saturday
The widely-popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making another visit to the Bay Area this weekend.
Walnut Creek police arrest performing arts teacher on suspicion of sex with student
Walnut Creek police have arrested a teacher at the Contra Costa School of Performing Arts on suspicion of having sex with an underage student.
Former Antioch police officer found guilty of distributing steroids, altering records
A jury on Thursday found a former Antioch police officer guilty of distributing steroids and altering records, the 14th officer to be convicted or plead guilty in scandals that have rocked the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.
Pleasant Hill families displaced after apartment fire
Three families were displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Pleasant Hill on Monday, according to fire officials.
Contra Costa County DA fights against recall effort
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is fighting back against the effort to remove her from office.
Father-son developers accused of trying to bribe Antioch city councilmember
Two property developers – a father and son – are accused of trying to bribe an Antioch city council member.
Lanes reopen after vehicle fire in Caldecott Tunnel stops traffic on Highway 24
A vehicle fire halted traffic in the Caldecott Tunnel late Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Wrong-way driver killed in Antioch in 4-car crash after chase with deputies
The California Highway Patrol is investigating what happened when a wrong-way driver was killed when they crashed into oncoming traffic in Antioch after being chased by Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies.