California Geological Survey issues new tsunami hazard maps for these Bay Area counties
The California Geological Survey released new tsunami hazard maps for San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, replacing those published in 2009.
The California Geological Survey released new tsunami hazard maps for San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties, replacing those published in 2009.
Act of kindness: California homeless man returns stolen cash, keys to rightful owner
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
East Bay football star killed at Butte County campground
An East Bay high-school football player was found dead at a campground in Butte County near Lake Oroville over the Fourth of July weekend, the victim of a homicide, authorities said Wednesday.
An East Bay high-school football player was found dead at a campground in Butte County near Lake Oroville over the Fourth of July weekend, the victim of a homicide, authorities said Wednesday.
Pittsburg family victimized twice; first by fire, then by thieves
A Pittsburg family is struggling to get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home and thieves burglarized it.
A Pittsburg family is struggling to get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home and thieves burglarized it.
Arrival of registered sex offender in Oakley has neighborhood in an uproar
The arrival of a registered sex offender has an Oakley neighborhood in an uproar.
The arrival of a registered sex offender has an Oakley neighborhood in an uproar.
Multiple vehicles set on fire in Pittsburg, suspected arsonist arrested
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says they made an overnight arrest after a suspected arson that involved four vehicles in Pittsburg on Tuesday.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says they made an overnight arrest after a suspected arson that involved four vehicles in Pittsburg on Tuesday.
Fire officials say majority of fires in Contra Costa over July 4 sparked by illegal fireworks
On Sunday, crews responded to dozens of fires in just a three-hour span and the majority of them were caused by illegal fireworks.
On Sunday, crews responded to dozens of fires in just a three-hour span and the majority of them were caused by illegal fireworks.
Fires sparked, illegal firecrackers pop off throughout Bay Area
Firefighters have put out at least three fires overnight as illegal fireworks have been popping off all over Oakland and San Francisco, with residents ringing in the Fourth of July with noisy booms, sideshows and forbidden pyrotechnics. Contra Costa County firefighters put out at least 53 fires.
Firefighters have put out at least three fires overnight as illegal fireworks have been popping off all over Oakland and San Francisco, with residents ringing in the Fourth of July with noisy booms, sideshows and forbidden pyrotechnics. Contra Costa County firefighters put out at least 53 fires.
Illegal fireworks confiscated from ice cream truck in Pittsburg
Pittsburg police confiscated illegal fireworks from an ice cream truck over the July 4th weekend.
Pittsburg police confiscated illegal fireworks from an ice cream truck over the July 4th weekend.
Pair of pals set off to break 50-year-old teeter-totter record in California
In case you're wondering, the only time they get off the teeter-totter is to go to the bathroom.
In case you're wondering, the only time they get off the teeter-totter is to go to the bathroom.
35 acres burned after Concord vehicle fire spreads to nearby brush
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
Richmond police lieutenant's firing in multi-city sex exploitation case upheld by California appellate court
A three-judge panel ruled that it was "harsh" to fire Richmond Police Lt. Andre Hill for his actions in a sexual exploitation scandal involving officers from multiple Bay Area departments and a troubled 18-year-old woman.
A three-judge panel ruled that it was "harsh" to fire Richmond Police Lt. Andre Hill for his actions in a sexual exploitation scandal involving officers from multiple Bay Area departments and a troubled 18-year-old woman.
Rowing crew sets world record for crossing Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Hawaii
Crew leader Jason Caldwell of Danville said he was glad to be finished with the 2,400-mile feat, which the team completed in 30 days, beating the previous record by nine days.
Crew leader Jason Caldwell of Danville said he was glad to be finished with the 2,400-mile feat, which the team completed in 30 days, beating the previous record by nine days.
Walnut Creek UPS workers say timecard altered, pay withheld
Four Walnut Creek-based UPS employees sued the company for altering their timecards multiple times, not paying them for required, work-related activities, and denying them with state-mandated, COVID-19 related supplemental sick time.
Four Walnut Creek-based UPS employees sued the company for altering their timecards multiple times, not paying them for required, work-related activities, and denying them with state-mandated, COVID-19 related supplemental sick time.
Richmond City Council votes to retain city manager, city attorney despite mayor's accusations
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
Walnut Creek police arrest man on felony charges after fireworks set off rattling and explosions
Ultimately, police said they found Shayne Guerrero to be in possession of illegal fireworks and even more fireworks at his house, where a 2-year-old was inside.
Ultimately, police said they found Shayne Guerrero to be in possession of illegal fireworks and even more fireworks at his house, where a 2-year-old was inside.
Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
Vegetation fire near Bay Point burns 40 acres, forward progress stopped
Firefighters with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire say they've stopped forward progress on 40-acre brush fire that began Sunday afternoon near Bay Point.
Firefighters with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire say they've stopped forward progress on 40-acre brush fire that began Sunday afternoon near Bay Point.
2 arrested in shooting death of 19-year-old Antioch man
Pittsburg Police Department have made two arrests in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Antioch man, officials said on Thursday.
Pittsburg Police Department have made two arrests in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Antioch man, officials said on Thursday.
Richmond mayor calls for resignation of employees who spent city funds investigating him
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt's call for their resignation stems from accusations by at least one city employee he has shepherded various zoning and development plans in ways that benefit Butt's architecture firm Interactive Resources Inc.
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt's call for their resignation stems from accusations by at least one city employee he has shepherded various zoning and development plans in ways that benefit Butt's architecture firm Interactive Resources Inc.