Antioch brush fire spreads to apartment complex
The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.
The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.
Danville police officer ordered to stand trial in shooting death of unarmed man
Officer Andrew Hall, who shot and killed another man in a separate incident this year, will go to trial for voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of Laudemer Arboleda.
Officer Andrew Hall, who shot and killed another man in a separate incident this year, will go to trial for voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of Laudemer Arboleda.
'We want justice': Family says Richmond man fighting for his life after struck by hit-and-run driver
Relatives said the 42-year-old is in the intensive care unit at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he is fighting for his life. They are pleading for the driver to surrender to police.
Relatives said the 42-year-old is in the intensive care unit at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he is fighting for his life. They are pleading for the driver to surrender to police.
Gunfire outside Walnut Creek lounge leaves 25-year-old man dead, several others injured
The violence broke out at the Spoontonic Lounge on SOS Drive, a short street between Main Street and Interstate Highway 680. Several ambulances rushed victims from the scene early Sunday morning.
The violence broke out at the Spoontonic Lounge on SOS Drive, a short street between Main Street and Interstate Highway 680. Several ambulances rushed victims from the scene early Sunday morning.
1 killed, 4 shot in Walnut Creek violence
A shooting near a Walnut Creek nightclub left one victim dead and three others injured.
A shooting near a Walnut Creek nightclub left one victim dead and three others injured.
Police briefly advise residents to shelter-in-place in Orinda
Police on Monday advised residents of Orinda to shelter-in-place in the area of La Cresta and Altamont Drive. But the advisory was quickly lifted after a call of a home invasion was determined to be unfounded.
Police on Monday advised residents of Orinda to shelter-in-place in the area of La Cresta and Altamont Drive. But the advisory was quickly lifted after a call of a home invasion was determined to be unfounded.
CHP enforcement campaigns aim to curb uptick in reckless driving
If it seems like more people are driving dangerously fast on the highways these days, your suspicions are correct, at least in one part of the Bay Area.
If it seems like more people are driving dangerously fast on the highways these days, your suspicions are correct, at least in one part of the Bay Area.
1 person killed, 3 hurt in early morning Walnut Creek shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Walnut Creek that left one person dead and three people injured early Sunday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting in Walnut Creek that left one person dead and three people injured early Sunday morning.
Early morning Walnut Creek shooting kills one, injures three others
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The other victims were taken to the hospital. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The other victims were taken to the hospital. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Mt. Diablo Unified School District scrambling to fill shortage of special education teachers
With just weeks left before in-person learning resumes, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District is working to find special education teachers to fill 112 openings.
With just weeks left before in-person learning resumes, the Mt. Diablo Unified School District is working to find special education teachers to fill 112 openings.
Underfunded fire districts may merge for better fire protection in East Bay
The Board of Supervisors in Contra Costa County will decide on a later date if Con Fire will absorb the understaffed stations in rural eastern Contra County.
The Board of Supervisors in Contra Costa County will decide on a later date if Con Fire will absorb the understaffed stations in rural eastern Contra County.
Heatwave prevents concrete from drying correctly on Highway 242
Extra pours with the concrete and water trucks were needed to ensure the concrete on HIghway 242 was cured correctly during the heatwave over the weekend.
Extra pours with the concrete and water trucks were needed to ensure the concrete on HIghway 242 was cured correctly during the heatwave over the weekend.
East Bay couple forced out of home because of illegal fireworks
Robin Anderson clutched one of her cats as she watched the Antioch home she rents go up in flames. “They’re ruining my life, ruined my house, everything I own is out on my front lawn,” said Anderson. “And for what, I don’t understand why they’re doing it."
Robin Anderson clutched one of her cats as she watched the Antioch home she rents go up in flames. “They’re ruining my life, ruined my house, everything I own is out on my front lawn,” said Anderson. “And for what, I don’t understand why they’re doing it."
Firefighters in Concord battle blaze at abandoned Lin's Buffet restaurant
It wasn't the first time fire crews had been to this site of the abandoned Lin's Buffet restaurant before.
It wasn't the first time fire crews had been to this site of the abandoned Lin's Buffet restaurant before.
Wind-driven brush fire burns 128 acres in Contra Costa County, 100 percent contained
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Crews battle vegetation fire along border of Alameda County and Contra Costa County
Video: Alameda County Fire via Twitter. "Today at 9:21 am, ACFD, LPFD, Cal Fire, East Con Fire, Contra Costa Fire, Camp Parks Fire & Regional Parks Fire responded to a vegetation fire on the border of Alameda & Contra Costa County on Vasco Road. Cal Fire took Diablo IC and all responding agencies worked cont."
Video: Alameda County Fire via Twitter. "Today at 9:21 am, ACFD, LPFD, Cal Fire, East Con Fire, Contra Costa Fire, Camp Parks Fire & Regional Parks Fire responded to a vegetation fire on the border of Alameda & Contra Costa County on Vasco Road. Cal Fire took Diablo IC and all responding agencies worked cont."
East Bay diners ditch outdoor reservations amid triple-digit heat
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
Bay Area communities brace for weekend of triple-digit temperatures
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
East Bay communities brace for weekend of triple-digit heat
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Homicide suspect shot after opening fire on Pinole police officer
A Pinole police officer shot a homicide suspect after the man fired one shot at the officer, authorities said.
A Pinole police officer shot a homicide suspect after the man fired one shot at the officer, authorities said.