Motorcyclist killed after colliding with semi-truck on Benicia Bridge, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on the Benicia Bridge after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a semi-truck.
The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on the Benicia Bridge after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a semi-truck.
Suspect in attack on Richmond AC Transit bus driver allegedly violated restraining order
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said 54-year-old Mandingo Hayes of Richmond was the suspect in Monday’s attack, which investigators described as a domestic violence incident.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said 54-year-old Mandingo Hayes of Richmond was the suspect in Monday’s attack, which investigators described as a domestic violence incident.
AC Transit bus driver shaken up during possible domestic violence attack
An AC Transit bus driver suffered superficial cuts during an attack Monday morning outside the Richmond BART station, an agency spokesman said.
An AC Transit bus driver suffered superficial cuts during an attack Monday morning outside the Richmond BART station, an agency spokesman said.
Catholic Charities East Bay warns of immigration scams
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
500 appear at Oakland sideshow, police union complains about staffing
Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels.
Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels.
Driver arrested for suspected DUI after fiery crash with Lafayette police car
Two police officers and the driver suffered injuries.
Two police officers and the driver suffered injuries.
Temperatures soar into triple digits in parts of East Bay
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.
Pinole marks Amber Swartz’s 45th birthday as police continue to investigate 1988 disappearance of 7-year-old
It's been 37 years since 7-year-old Amber Swartz vanished while jumping rope outside her Pinole home. Police are examining the case with a fresh set of eyes.
It's been 37 years since 7-year-old Amber Swartz vanished while jumping rope outside her Pinole home. Police are examining the case with a fresh set of eyes.
A fence in small East Bay community dividing neighbors
A fence in the small community of Diablo in Contra Costa County is pitting neighbors against neighbors.
A fence in the small community of Diablo in Contra Costa County is pitting neighbors against neighbors.
Concord man missing after jumping into Sacramento River
Relatives said they received a call Wednesday that 23-year-old Nico Guadencia Cuevas had disappeared after jumping into the water at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista.
Relatives said they received a call Wednesday that 23-year-old Nico Guadencia Cuevas had disappeared after jumping into the water at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista.
Wrong-way Walnut Creek crash kills teen driver, injures 4
Video posted on social media showed the fiery two-vehicle crash in Walnut Creek that killed Alina Safi.
Video posted on social media showed the fiery two-vehicle crash in Walnut Creek that killed Alina Safi.
2 women charged in Walnut Creek parking lot attack, robbery
Two 18-year-old women have been charged after allegedly beating and robbing a man in a Walnut Creek parking lot, authorities said.
Two 18-year-old women have been charged after allegedly beating and robbing a man in a Walnut Creek parking lot, authorities said.
16-year-old girl killed in Walnut Creek crash
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Alina Safi.
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Alina Safi.
Original Joe’s opens long-awaited first East Bay location this week
A San Francisco institution is finally making its East Bay debut this week.
A San Francisco institution is finally making its East Bay debut this week.
Immigrant rights activists rally in Contra Costa County over ICE cooperation
Immigrant rights activists took a stand against heightened immigration enforcement activity in Contra Costa County on Tuesday, demanding county leaders create a specific policy about not cooperating with ICE.
Immigrant rights activists took a stand against heightened immigration enforcement activity in Contra Costa County on Tuesday, demanding county leaders create a specific policy about not cooperating with ICE.
Wrong-way driver on Richmond bridge kills motorist: CHP
A wrong-way driver crashed into a Honda Civic head on along the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge early Tuesday morning, killing the Honda driver, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A wrong-way driver crashed into a Honda Civic head on along the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge early Tuesday morning, killing the Honda driver, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Body cam video recounts deadly police shooting that killed mentally ill veteran
Richmond PD said officers on scene tried de-escalating, but the man charged at them holding two knives before two officers fired their guns.
Richmond PD said officers on scene tried de-escalating, but the man charged at them holding two knives before two officers fired their guns.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing over side of Pleasant Hill parking garage
Pleasant Hill Police Department officers were called to the garage in downtown Pleasant Hill about 4 a.m. on reports of the crash and found an SUV crashed vertically against the entrance to the garage.
Pleasant Hill Police Department officers were called to the garage in downtown Pleasant Hill about 4 a.m. on reports of the crash and found an SUV crashed vertically against the entrance to the garage.
Teens arrested in case of elder abuse: Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek Police Department announced four teenagers, two of whom are adults, were arrested for the assault of an elderly man on Thursday.
The Walnut Creek Police Department announced four teenagers, two of whom are adults, were arrested for the assault of an elderly man on Thursday.
Vandalism in Brentwood: Police seek person of interest in tire deflations
The City of Brentwood's police department released a photo on Thursday of a person of interest in connection to a series of vandalism incidents that have happened throughout the city.
The City of Brentwood's police department released a photo on Thursday of a person of interest in connection to a series of vandalism incidents that have happened throughout the city.