Richmond community mourns maintenance worker shot & killed
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.
Prom held at Hercules High celebrates students with special needs
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
4th Annual WCCUSD Extensive Support Needs Prom
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.
Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal shooting
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and take them into custody later that same night, and they were booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
Big Break Regional Shoreline offers free access to rare Delta ecosystem
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
Tucked along the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Big Break Regional Shoreline offers visitors a rare glimpse into one of California's most endangered ecosystems at no cost.
How a classic card game helped decide this East Bay city's name
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.
The name of this East Contra Costa County city traces back not to a city council vote or a founder's decree, but to a friendly game of cards.
Concord inches closer to building master-planned community on old Navy base
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.
Concord city leaders took a major step late Tuesday night toward transforming a massive piece of land into an entirely new section of the city.
I-80 shooting near Richmond leaves one injured
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Interstate 80 in Richmond fully reopened Tuesday morning following a freeway shooting the previous night that left one person hospitalized.
Fijiana’s global moment, the artist behind “Welcome to the Bay”
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop. For AAPI Heritage Month, the rising artist reflects on immigration, identity and using music to advocate for her community as her career continues to grow.
This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
Vegetation fire in Clayton at 55 acres with some containment
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Concord officers respond to Piercing Pagoda smash-and-grab robbery
Police in Concord say they responded to a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at the Sunvalley Shopping Center on Wednesday after reports of possible gunshots inside the shopping center.
Police in Concord say they responded to a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at the Sunvalley Shopping Center on Wednesday after reports of possible gunshots inside the shopping center.
Oakley man involved in deputy shooting dies by suicide in jail: sheriff
A man accused of firing on a deputy and who attempted to fatally shoot himself during a standoff with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office earlier this year has apparently died by suicide while incarcerated in jail, the Sheriff's Office said.
A man accused of firing on a deputy and who attempted to fatally shoot himself during a standoff with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office earlier this year has apparently died by suicide while incarcerated in jail, the Sheriff's Office said.
Grass fire disrupts traffic on Kirker Pass Road in Concord
A grass fire shut down the southbound portion of Kirker Pass Road Monday morning near the Concord Pavilion for roughly an hour.
A grass fire shut down the southbound portion of Kirker Pass Road Monday morning near the Concord Pavilion for roughly an hour.
Antioch places city manager on leave
The Antioch City Council announced Wednesday that City Manager Bessie Scott has been put on a leave of absence.
The Antioch City Council announced Wednesday that City Manager Bessie Scott has been put on a leave of absence.
Concord immigration judge sues DOJ over termination
A Concord immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over her termination, alleging that she wasn't kept on past her probationary period because she is a Democrat, a woman over 40, fluent in Spanish, and previously advocated for immigrants.
A Concord immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over her termination, alleging that she wasn't kept on past her probationary period because she is a Democrat, a woman over 40, fluent in Spanish, and previously advocated for immigrants.
Photo of broken heart tattoo released in search of identity of deceased woman in East Bay
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Man fatally shot at Antioch home; suspect arrested nearby
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
Pleasant Hill celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with return of night market
The city of Pleasant Hill kicked off Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its second annual night market.
The city of Pleasant Hill kicked off Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with its second annual night market.
Man charged in Antioch killing of child's mother
A 22-year-old man has been charged in the killing of his child’s mother in Antioch, authorities said.
A 22-year-old man has been charged in the killing of his child’s mother in Antioch, authorities said.