7 Bay Area schools recognized in this year's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools

Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.   

Trial starts for Danville officer accused of manslaughter in 2018 death of Laudemer Arboleda

Arboleda led police on a slow-speed chase through Danville on Nov. 3, 2018, after police repeatedly tried pulling him over, after residents called police reporting a suspicious person knocking on doors.

Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi hosts 'Day of Service' in San Pablo

A Bay Area gold medalist led a group of volunteers through a day of service. It was a moment to give a much needed face lift to Montalvin Manor School in San Pablo.

'Road rage' shooting near Caldecott Tunnel causes nightmare traffic backup

A shooting between two vehicles on eastbound Highway 24, near the Caldecott Tunnel, led to massive traffic delays, officials said on Thursday. 

Fire destroys downtown Lafayette home

Flames spread quickly and badly damaged a cluttered home in downtown Lafayette early Thursday, authorities said. 

2 Bay Area lawmakers want to reform California's recall election process

One day after Governor Gavin Newsom beat back efforts to recall him, two Bay Area democratic lawmakers say it is time to fix what they say is a broken system.

Contra Costa County issues order to require vaccines or negative tests for indoor dining, gyms

Contra Costa County has issued a countywide health order requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test in restaurants, gyms, and other indoor businesses where there's elevated risk of spreading COVID-19. 

Walnut Creek officer honored after saving elderly man who crashed SUV into in pool

A police officer in Walnut Creek is being honored Thursday for saving a 79-year-old driver who crashed his SUV through a backyard fence and landed in a swimming pool.

Black students, English learners denied services and subject to harsh discipline: ACLU

Pittsburg Unified in the East Bay disproportionately placed Black students and English learners in special education classrooms, did not provide them the services they need, and was more likely to suspend or expel those students, according to the suit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California.

Police release video of dine & dash suspects who allegedly shot at restaurant employee

Walnut Creek police on Tuesday released video of two people who allegedly ‘dine & dashed’ at Modern China and then one of which, allegedly shot at a restaurant employee when confronted about it. Police are seeking their identities. 

Maintenance work to close westbound bore of Caldecott Tunnel for 3 nights

One of the two westbound bores of the Caldecott Tunnel between Alameda and Contra Costa counties will be closed overnight on three nights starting Monday for maintenance work.

Walnut Creek man presumed dead after attempting jump over coastal Oregon cove

Steve Allen, 67, of Walnut Creek, apparently tried to hurdle Devil’s Churn, a narrow boiling inlet just off Highway 101 south of Yachats on the central Oregon coast.

Walnut Creek police bring on extra patrols to downtown after weekend shooting incident

In response to two violent incidents that happened in downtown Walnut Creek Sunday night, the Walnut Creek Police Department is adding six additional foot patrols to the downtown area.

East Bay mother on path to homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity

An East Bay mother is already planning what she'll do in her new three-bedroom home in Walnut Creek as she waits for construction to begin.

Video shows occupants of vehicle firing upon another vehicle; San Pablo police investigating

San Pablo Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened this past July where a vehicle with multiple occupants drove up to another vehicle and fired upon the driver. 

Crossing guard killed at Lafayette school lauded as hero

A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.

Crossing guard killed, student injured in auto accident outside Stanley Middle School in Lafayette

An accident outside Stanley Middle School in Lafayette injured a child and an adult who was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police say the investigation into the accident will have roadways in the area closed for the next several hours.