Armed robbery at Concord store turns deadly

A suspect in a botched armed robbery at a Concord convenience store was shot dead by a store employee Friday night, police say. 

East Bay man found guilty in murdering wife, mother-in-law

A jury has found Phuc Hong Vo guilty of murdering his 40-year-old wife Tho Ngoc Ly and his 75-year-old mother-in-law Que Thi Tran back nearly two years ago. 

Hercules police postpone 'coffee with a cop' following negative comments over Taser use

Hercules police postponed a "coffee with a cop" event following more than 200 negative comments on social media the department received over officers using a Taser on a young man suffering from an epileptic seizure last spring.

Victim robbed after bank withdrawal in Antioch, police say

Brentwood police are looking for three suspects who assaulted and robbed someone last week after they withdrew a "significant" amount of money from an Antioch bank.   

Concord police fatally shoot man who allegedly stabbed father

Concord police detectives on Tuesday investigated a fatal police shooting following a family altercation and stabbing in the 1900 blk of Natoma Dr.

Original Joe’s to open first East Bay location in this city

It has long been considered a San Francisco institution, and now Original Joe’s is expanding its footprint with plans to open a new restaurant at a popular East Bay shopping district.

Bay Area 18-year-old wins $100K for winning shot against NBA star Damian Lillard

One Bay Area college student is $100,000 richer after defeating NBA player and Bay Area native Damian Lillard in a challenge during an NBA All-Star event.

125 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop in East Bay

Officers with the California Highway Patrol-Contra Costa division seized over 125 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, officials said Saturday. 

Contra Costa County health officials warn of refinery fire risks

Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out earlier this month, but they are urging precautions to prevent future incidents.

Hercules mayor finds Taser use on 21-year-old 'troubling and difficult to watch'

The mayor of Hercules on Tuesday said publicly that he found the actions of officers using a stun gun to tase a 21-year-old man suffering an epileptic seizure, shown on body camera video obtained by KTVU, “difficult and troubling to watch." 

Hercules city council takes up Taser lawsuit with police

The Hercules City Council on Tuesday is going to discuss the case of a young man who was stunned three times with a Taser by police officers, despite them suspecting that he was having a medical seizure, after KTVU published and aired a story showing what the encounter looked like on body camera. 

Another Bay Area Safeway to close

Another Bay Area Safeway is closing its doors. The city of Pinole said it was notified last week that the grocery chain would close its location at the Appian 80 shopping center.

California woman loses everything in Palisades Fire, except Buddha statue

One month ago, the Palisades Fire ripped through Heather Burnett's apartment, destroying everything -- except one of her prized possessions.