Controversial plan to shorten 'iconic' East Bay reservoir tower to move forward
A contentious plan to dramatically shorten the height of a nearly century-year-old landmark tower at a popular East Bay reservoir, for earthquake safety, is set to move forward, despite opposition from community members.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Deadly crash on Highway 4 in Pittsburg
A person died early Friday on Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Antioch pastor thwarts intruder during Thanksgiving church break-in
An Antioch pastor thwarted a burglar who broke into his church early Thanksgiving morning, police said.
1 person killed in San Ramon on I-680
One person was killed early Wednesday in San Ramon after running into oncoming highway traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Armed, masked suspects rob Concord jewelry store at mall on Monday
Concord police are looking for multiple suspects who robbed a jewelry store in the Sunvalley Shopping Center mall on Monday evening.
Pittsburg father killed in hit-and-run crash after leaving church
A father of two was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking home from church in Pittsburg on Friday night.
Nonprofit The Black Neighborhood gives away 500 turkeys to East Bay families
500 families signed up to receive free turkeys and all the fixings at the Richmond Recreation Complex on Sunday.
Police seeking person of interest in sexual battery of woman in El Cerrito
Police are seeking a person of interest in the sexual battery of a hearing and vision-impaired woman in El Cerrito last week.
10-year-old Antioch girl fights off carjacker to save siblings
A 10-year-old Antioch girl is being praised for her quick thinking after fending off a suspect who tried to steal a car with her and her siblings inside, police said.
Brentwood pays woman $1M after police K-9 rips off her scalp: attorney
The city of Brentwood paid a woman $1 million after a police K-9 bit her, ripping off her scalp as she was hiding in some bushes after stealing makeup from Ulta Beauty.
Man shot to death Tuesday afternoon in Antioch
A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Antioch.
These Bay Area cities were named among the safest and wealthiest for retirees
Bay Area cities are named in a new list of the safest and wealthiest retirement locations in America.
49ers linebacker Fred Warner lends star power to Walnut Creek food drive
Fred Warner lent his star power to a food drive held in Walnut Creek on Monday evening. Niner fans waited in line for hours to meet the star football player.
Antioch police target crime hot spots
The Antioch Police Department is touting what it calls a successful weekend of targeted patrols across the city.
Oil spill reported in Richmond Wharf
The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.
Brentwood City Council approves ban on new car washes
The Brentwood City Council on Tuesday approved a ban on short-term rentals and the development of new car washes, but decided to table a conversation on banning new gas stations for a later date.
East Bay elementary school student accidentally brings father's gun to school: police
Oakley police said Wednesday a child accidentally brought his father's gun to school.