Suspicious bag at Concord police department parking lot prompts street closures
Concord police briefly shut down a busy thoroughfare on Wednesday due to a suspicious bag in the police station's front parking lot.
Concord police briefly shut down a busy thoroughfare on Wednesday due to a suspicious bag in the police station's front parking lot.
Grandmother killed in collision with golf cart driven by grandson
A 72-year-old woman died after being struck by a golf cart driven by her 8-year-old grandson in a Discovery Bay garage.
A 72-year-old woman died after being struck by a golf cart driven by her 8-year-old grandson in a Discovery Bay garage.
Firefighter injured in rollover crash en route to a vegetation fire in Oakley
A firefighter was injured in Oakley on Tuesday, during a rollover accident while responding to a grass fire.
A firefighter was injured in Oakley on Tuesday, during a rollover accident while responding to a grass fire.
Grass fire spreads to 2 homes in Antioch
Two Antioch homes caught fire and were badly damaged Tuesday morning due to the flames from a fire that started in a grassy area.
Two Antioch homes caught fire and were badly damaged Tuesday morning due to the flames from a fire that started in a grassy area.
3 minors among injured in Antioch shooting
Four people were injured in a shooting Monday in Antioch, police said.
Four people were injured in a shooting Monday in Antioch, police said.
Walnut Creek 'dine and dash' suspect opens fire, police say
A suspect in a "dine and dash" situation at a downtown Walnut Creek restaurant opened fire after being confronted about not paying for a meal, authorities said Monday.
A suspect in a "dine and dash" situation at a downtown Walnut Creek restaurant opened fire after being confronted about not paying for a meal, authorities said Monday.
Teens killed in Byron Highway crash mourned by friends
Authorities say that an underage driver was drunk when he struck and killed two teens walking along Byron Highway.
Authorities say that an underage driver was drunk when he struck and killed two teens walking along Byron Highway.
2 pedestrians killed by suspected DUI driver in Contra Costa County
Two young people died Saturday night after they were hit by a suspected drunken driver in Knightsen, an unincorporated community in east Contra Costa County, authorities said.
Two young people died Saturday night after they were hit by a suspected drunken driver in Knightsen, an unincorporated community in east Contra Costa County, authorities said.
Antioch police arrest three armed robbery suspects following pursuit
Police on Friday arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Antioch that led to a vehicle pursuit through several cities in the Bay Area.
Police on Friday arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Antioch that led to a vehicle pursuit through several cities in the Bay Area.
Danville celebrates Labor Day weekend with postponed parade
The city of Danville held a Labor Day parade Saturday after postponing their popular Fourth of July parade because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The city of Danville held a Labor Day parade Saturday after postponing their popular Fourth of July parade because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Arrest of Antioch High student draws outcry
The arrest of a 16-year-old student at Antioch High School, who witnesses said was held down by security and police officers by his hair, has led to an outcry in the community.
The arrest of a 16-year-old student at Antioch High School, who witnesses said was held down by security and police officers by his hair, has led to an outcry in the community.
Concord father reflects on 14-year-old daughter who died of fentanyl overdose
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Concord community center prepares to welcome evacuated families from Afghanistan
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visited an Afghan community center in Concord on Tuesday as they prepare to welcome evacuated families.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visited an Afghan community center in Concord on Tuesday as they prepare to welcome evacuated families.
Pedestrian killed crossing I-680 in San Ramon
A woman was killed while crossing a freeway in San Ramon early Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A woman was killed while crossing a freeway in San Ramon early Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Murder suspect arrested following Contra Costa County pursuit, foot bail
A murder suspect led Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department deputies on a pursuit Saturday night in and around Bay Point, before the suspect crashed his car, fled on foot, and was arrested by Concord Police and the California Highway Patrol.
A murder suspect led Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department deputies on a pursuit Saturday night in and around Bay Point, before the suspect crashed his car, fled on foot, and was arrested by Concord Police and the California Highway Patrol.
East Bay school district taking teachers out of classroom, assigning them to online learning again
At least 12 teachers, districtwide, will be reassigned to teach online, instead of in the classroom. The district says it's because more parents have pulled their kids out of the classroom.
At least 12 teachers, districtwide, will be reassigned to teach online, instead of in the classroom. The district says it's because more parents have pulled their kids out of the classroom.
Death of boy in a train vs. car crash saddens, but doesn't surprise, Oakley community
The death of a boy in a train vs. car crash in Oakley has saddened, but not necessarily surprised, the community.
The death of a boy in a train vs. car crash in Oakley has saddened, but not necessarily surprised, the community.
Off-duty San Pablo police officer saves life of choking baby
A San Pablo police officer who saved a baby while off-duty in Livermore, insists that he's no hero.
A San Pablo police officer who saved a baby while off-duty in Livermore, insists that he's no hero.
Child dead, woman critically injured after freight train strikes cars in Oakley
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a 19-year-old woman critically injured when a freight train collided with three cars in Oakley on Wednesday, fire officials said.
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a 19-year-old woman critically injured when a freight train collided with three cars in Oakley on Wednesday, fire officials said.
Off-duty cop saves the life of choking baby
The incident was captured on cell phone video. The officer was driving home when he saw a woman in distress while holding a baby.
The incident was captured on cell phone video. The officer was driving home when he saw a woman in distress while holding a baby.