Woman killed, fiancé injured in Pittsburg crash involving fleeing driver

The family of a 22-year-old woman is mourning her death after the car she and her fiancé were in was struck by a suspect fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers in Pittsburg over the weekend.

Protesters target Tesla, Elon Musk, Trump in East Bay march

Upwards of 1,000 protestors took to the downtown shopping area of Walnut Creek on Saturday to protest changes in government policy and institutions being made by President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk.

Passenger killed in crash following police chase in East Bay

A passenger of a vehicle was killed in Pittsburg Sunday when another vehicle, being pursued by the California Highway Patrol, collided with the car, the California Highway Patrol said.

East Bay man facing more than 100 years to life over 'daylong crime spree'

After his most recent conviction for a September 2023 crime spree, an East Bay man is facing a possible sentence of 100 years to life in prison.

Contra Costa County DA served with 'Notice of Intent' to recall

Another Bay Area District Attorney is facing a recall effort, this time in Contra Costa County. District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a “Notice of Intent to Recall" on Monday.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Suit names new celebrities, new photos in Orinda gang-rape allegations

An amended lawsuit filed by a Bay Area woman last week alleges that more celebrities were involved in an alleged gang rape in Orinda involving rapper Sean “Diddy" Combs, who is being held in federal detention in New York on sex-trafficking criminal charges.

AC Transit to raise prices effective this summer

Some riders on Alameda and some Contra Costa buses may notice a slight pinch to their wallets as AC Transit raises the cash fare price for rides for adults, effective this summer.

3 Martinez officers fired in wake of deadly police shooting

Three officers with the Martinez Police Department were let go after an administrative investigation into a deadly police shooting.

Brentwood Costco customers line up early, many for bourbon

Some customers in Brentwood lined up a day ahead of Friday's new Costco opening, in the hopes of scoring good deals, especially on bourbon. 

VIDEO: Orinda consignment shop employee, customers pepper sprayed during robbery

Employees at an Orinda consignment shop are still in shock after five people entered their store with hammers, breaking glass display cases, stealing jewelry and pepper spraying one worker and customers who got in their way.