Armed man prompts lockdown in Richmond neighborhood

Richmond police attempted to take an armed man into custody Wednesday afternoon, prompting a lengthy neighborhood lockdown.

Police arrest Richmond suspect in quick chase to Bay Bridge

Police chased a suspect from Richmond to the maze on the Bay Bridge, causing a short stoppage of traffic early Wednesday morning, according to video and the California Highway Patrol.

Mom says twins were abused by teacher at Pittsburg KinderCare

An East Bay mother sounded the alarm about alleged abuse at a daycare facility where she says her children were physically harmed.

Construction worker killed in Brentwood in paving accident

A construction worker was killed in Brentwood on Monday afternoon while working on a paving job, getting pinned by a large piece of machinery.

Pleasant Hill night market celebrates diversity this AAPI Month

The new Pleasant Hill Night Market launched on Friday, packed with people and community pride. This event also coincided with the second day of AAPI month.

Allegations of racist taunts swirl during East Bay high school baseball game

An East Bay high school varsity baseball team celebrated its senior night on Friday, but the excitement was overshadowed by a disturbing scene at a recent game where several players faced racist taunts from opposing players.

Former Antioch police officer found guilty of distributing steroids, altering records

A jury on Thursday found a former Antioch police officer guilty of distributing steroids and altering records, the 14th officer to be convicted or plead guilty in scandals that have rocked the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.

Pleasant Hill families displaced after apartment fire

Three families were displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Pleasant Hill on Monday, according to fire officials.

Contra Costa County DA fights against recall effort

Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is fighting back against the effort to remove her from office.

Wrong-way driver killed in Antioch in 4-car crash after chase with deputies

The California Highway Patrol is investigating what happened when a wrong-way driver was killed when they crashed into oncoming traffic in Antioch after being chased by Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies. 

Contra Costa County's $19-million EPA grant abruptly canceled by Trump administration

The Trump administration has abruptly canceled more than 100 EPA Community Change grants nationwide, including a $19.1 million grant to Contra Costa County for community projects that were already approved by the EPA in January.

Concord considers proposal that would roll back city's rent control limits

Concord renters plan to march to city hall on Tuesday evening, in protest of a proposal to allow greater rent increases and loosen eviction restrictions. The proposal is reportedly the result of lobbying by a private organization representing landlords and property owners.

Carjacking leads to standoff in Richmond

A carjacking led to an hours-long standoff with police in Richmond. 

79-year-old Bay Area runner completes record 39th straight Boston Marathon

A 79-year-old Bay Area woman completed her 39th consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday, extending her historic streak in the world-renowned race.