Antioch names 3rd police chief amidst turmoil, federal oversight
Antioch has yet another acting police chief. Capt. Joe Vigil will be the third acting chief in less than a year and a half. Vigil has had this role before, from August 2023 to February 2024.
Antioch has yet another acting police chief. Capt. Joe Vigil will be the third acting chief in less than a year and a half. Vigil has had this role before, from August 2023 to February 2024.
Muller, convicted kidnapper, rapist, now linked to San Ramon kidnappings and ransom
The man who kidnapped and raped Denise Huskins, in a case Vallejo police once deemed a hoax, faces additional charges connected to a previously unreported 2015 kidnapping and ransom case in unincorporated San Ramon.
The man who kidnapped and raped Denise Huskins, in a case Vallejo police once deemed a hoax, faces additional charges connected to a previously unreported 2015 kidnapping and ransom case in unincorporated San Ramon.
Antioch reaches agreement with the Justice Department after racist text scandal
The city of Antioch has reached an agreement after an investigation into the police department's discriminatory conduct against community members, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.
The city of Antioch has reached an agreement after an investigation into the police department's discriminatory conduct against community members, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.
Firefighters extinguish gas station fire in Antioch
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a gas station in Antioch late Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters are responding to a fire at a gas station in Antioch late Thursday afternoon.
Bay Area food bank races to meet holiday goal of funding 3 million meals
There was a flurry of activity inside a Concord warehouse on New Year's Eve.
There was a flurry of activity inside a Concord warehouse on New Year's Eve.
Coroner identifies 15-year-old killed in Walnut Creek crash
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified a 15-year- old San Jose boy who was killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding slammed into a freeway support pillar in Walnut Creek.
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified a 15-year- old San Jose boy who was killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding slammed into a freeway support pillar in Walnut Creek.
Antioch drive-by shooting: 53 shell casings found
Antioch police said they discovered 53 shell casings on Monday evening after being called out to a drive-by shooting.
Antioch police said they discovered 53 shell casings on Monday evening after being called out to a drive-by shooting.
2 Brentwood teens suspected of kidnapping, robbery
Brentwood police arrested two juveniles who allegedly assaulted, robbed, kidnapped and carjacked a man last week.
Brentwood police arrested two juveniles who allegedly assaulted, robbed, kidnapped and carjacked a man last week.
16-year-old arrested in Walnut Creek crash that killed teen passenger
An early morning crash Saturday in Walnut Creek killed a teenage passenger and resulted in the arrest of the 16-year-old driver.
An early morning crash Saturday in Walnut Creek killed a teenage passenger and resulted in the arrest of the 16-year-old driver.
Gov. Newsom advocates loosening police pursuit policies in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening on police pursuit policies.
Sunshine Cafe in Pleasant Hill celebrates 45 years
A café in Pleasant Hill will mark 45 years in business next month.
A café in Pleasant Hill will mark 45 years in business next month.
Antioch double homicide at bowling alley result of attempted robbery
A motive behind a double homicide at an Antioch bowling alley was announced Thursday afternoon.
A motive behind a double homicide at an Antioch bowling alley was announced Thursday afternoon.
7-year-old shot and injured in Pleasant Hill custody battle
A custody dispute between two parents on Monday in Pleasant Hill resulted in gunfire between the mother and father and an injury to their 7-year-old child, according to police.
A custody dispute between two parents on Monday in Pleasant Hill resulted in gunfire between the mother and father and an injury to their 7-year-old child, according to police.
Antioch police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree
The Antioch Police Department saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree.
The Antioch Police Department saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree.
East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round
As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.
As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.
Bay Area Rescue Mission serving Christmas dinner, changing lives year-round
The organization serves 4,000 meals a day to the homeless in Richmond.
The organization serves 4,000 meals a day to the homeless in Richmond.
Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' celebrates 102nd birthday
A beloved Bay Area WWII veteran who has captivated hearts all over social media and much of the world turned 102 on Friday.
A beloved Bay Area WWII veteran who has captivated hearts all over social media and much of the world turned 102 on Friday.
Pinole man sentenced for ordering hit, running drug ring from prison
A Pinole man and member of the neo-Nazi gang Aryan Brotherhood was sentenced to two life terms in prison for murder and aiding racketeering, according to the Department of Justice.
A Pinole man and member of the neo-Nazi gang Aryan Brotherhood was sentenced to two life terms in prison for murder and aiding racketeering, according to the Department of Justice.
Horn Barbecue opening new location in Lafayette
A popular barbecue restaurant in Oakland is expanding.
A popular barbecue restaurant in Oakland is expanding.
East Bay man suspected of sexual battery on disabled woman turns himself in
Police in El Cerrito arrested a man suspected of the sexual battery of a woman with disabilities after he turned himself in, the department said Tuesday.
Police in El Cerrito arrested a man suspected of the sexual battery of a woman with disabilities after he turned himself in, the department said Tuesday.