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.

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.

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.

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.

Undefeated East Bay youth football team heads to championship to honor 'Coach Bill'

The Clayton Valley Junior Eagles, a Pee-wee football team in Concord, is undefeated and on its way to the championship game this weekend. But it's a success that is bittersweet.

Concord Library explores self-service option

Everyone's familiar with self-checkout at the grocery store, self-service at gas stations and ATMs, and now, self-service is entering the picture at the Concord Library.