East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns

With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.

3 women injured after fire pit explosion at Antioch barbecue

A backyard barbecue in Antioch ended in tragedy Thursday night after a propane fire pit exploded, sending three women to the hospital.

3 injured with severe burns after Antioch fire pit explosion

Three people were hospitalized with severe burns after an explosion in an outdoor fire pit on Thursday night in Antioch, fire officials said.

9-year-old San Ramon girl badly burned in bedroom fire

A 9-year-old girl is being treated for serious burns after a fire early Thursday morning at her home in San Ramon.

Family heartbroken that father died in Brentwood paving accident

The daughter of a man killed this week in a Brentwood paving accident described how heartbroken she is that her father is no longer with her.

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.