Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash

An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.

Groom-to-be is badly hurt in car accident putting wedding on hold
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The 24-year-old was released from the hospital on Friday night where he underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and broken heel.

Tribute to the late Hugh Groman, talented chef

We lost a member of our extended KTVU family on Mornings on 2.  Hugh Groman was a talented chef who made numerous visits to our KTVU studios.   

Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103

The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.

Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36

A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony." 

San Pablo man stole, destroyed youth baseball equipment: police

An East Bay youth baseball team is trying to recover from a devastating crime and figure out how they’ll continue to play ball this fall.

Family-run Antioch flower shop that rebuilt after fire is hit by burglars

Paula's Family Florist in Antioch was rebuilt after a devastating fire. The family-run business shut down for six months because of coronavirus. Over the weekend, the shop was hit by burglars with crowbars.

Richmond nonprofit empowering immigrant women to advocate for themselves
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Members of "La batucada" with The Latina Center in Richmond perform " Ritmo Mujeres, Voz, Ritmo, y Resilencia" a drum formation sending sending a message of rhythm and resilience.

Richmond-based organization empowers domestic violence survivors
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Miriam Wong Executive Director & Founder of The Latina Center in Richmond talks about mission to help domestic violence survivors and their families.

Antioch unnerved by shootings - pregnant woman dodges gunfire

The city of Antioch has been rocked by a series of shootings, including one that left a pregnant woman dodging gunfire after a stray bullet entered her home.

Shots fired during Richmond child custody exchange: police

What was supposed to be a routine child custody exchange turned chaotic when shots were fired at a car with three children inside in Richmond over the weekend, police said. 

Woman-led movement supporting Contra Costa County farmworkers
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Marivel Mendoza, co-founder of Hijas del Campo talks about challenges bay area farmworkers are facing as California hits record-breaking temperatures.

East Bay man still diving at 97 years old

Even as he approaches the age of 97, walking up the ladder to his beloved diving board is a well-worn routine for Bob Sherman of Walnut Creek.

Teen brings knife to campus, arrested after fight at Oakley school: police

Around 10 a.m., a fight broke out between the 16-year-old and another boy at the school. As they fought, a knife fell out of the 16-year-old's waistband.

Bay Area internet CEO sentenced to prison for fraud

The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.   

Victim in deadly Orinda road-rage incident identified

Authorities have identified the man who was shot following a heated road rage incident that sent shockwaves in Orinda.

Contra Costa County Awarded Grants for Head Start Programs
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Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, chair of Head Start committee board talks about access to affordable child care.

Rare deadly shooting in Orinda tied to road rage

A man was shot and killed Thursday in Orinda in what neighbors say was a case of road rage.

How the Bay Area remembered 9/11

In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.