Richmond school has new home after mold, asbestos crisis
Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.
Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.
Inmate who murdered PC World editor killed in California prison fight
The man convicted of murdering a PC World editor in the Bay Area was recently killed in a prison fight.
The man convicted of murdering a PC World editor in the Bay Area was recently killed in a prison fight.
CHP officer struck by suspected DUI driver
A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said.
A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said.
Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver
The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.
The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.
Unhoused man arrested after violent fight in Pittsburg leaves man dead
An unhoused man was arrested in connection to the death of a 65-year-old man in Pittsburg, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
An unhoused man was arrested in connection to the death of a 65-year-old man in Pittsburg, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
Man arrested for allegedly killing another man in fight
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing another man during a fight in Pittsburg on Tuesday morning.
A man was arrested on suspicion of killing another man during a fight in Pittsburg on Tuesday morning.
Antioch schools superintendent fired over bullying claims from staff
The unanimous termination stems from complaints by four staff members that the district's maintenance director, Kenneth Turnage, was bullying them; often shouting, insulting, humiliating, berating, and belittling them.
The unanimous termination stems from complaints by four staff members that the district's maintenance director, Kenneth Turnage, was bullying them; often shouting, insulting, humiliating, berating, and belittling them.
East Bay bridal shop closes without notice, leaving bride-to-be without a dress
An East Bay woman is planning to get married in less than two weeks. But the wedding dress she bought is gone. The bridal shop she purchased it from has closed its doors.
An East Bay woman is planning to get married in less than two weeks. But the wedding dress she bought is gone. The bridal shop she purchased it from has closed its doors.
Richmond fire crews find body in PG&E vault with evidence of attempted theft
Richmond Fire crews say they recovered the body of a man, found dead inside an underground Pacific Gas & Electric utility vault Tuesday, and also found evidence the man might have been trying to steal wires that contained valuable metals.
Richmond Fire crews say they recovered the body of a man, found dead inside an underground Pacific Gas & Electric utility vault Tuesday, and also found evidence the man might have been trying to steal wires that contained valuable metals.
Lawsuit alleges agencies ignored abuse signs in girl's death
Civil rights attorneys are speaking out about a toddler death out of the East Bay, alleging there were clear signs of abuse and neglect that went ignored by authorities.
Civil rights attorneys are speaking out about a toddler death out of the East Bay, alleging there were clear signs of abuse and neglect that went ignored by authorities.
Car crashes into power pole along Highway 4, all eastbound lanes blocked
All lanes of eastbound Highway 4 in Contra Costa County east of Hercules are blocked after a car crashed into a power pole at Franklin Canyon Road on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
All lanes of eastbound Highway 4 in Contra Costa County east of Hercules are blocked after a car crashed into a power pole at Franklin Canyon Road on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Richmond barricaded suspect taken into custody after lockdown
A barricaded suspect in Richmond forced police to order a lockdown in the city's Iron Triangle neighborhood.
A barricaded suspect in Richmond forced police to order a lockdown in the city's Iron Triangle neighborhood.
Pittsburg apartment fire that displaced dozens started on stove, woman says
Multiple apartment units went up in flames at the Woodland Hills apartment complex in Pittsburg early Sunday morning.
Multiple apartment units went up in flames at the Woodland Hills apartment complex in Pittsburg early Sunday morning.
Antioch man found shot to death in home, wife IDs victim
A man was shot and killed inside his Antioch home on Friday morning.
A man was shot and killed inside his Antioch home on Friday morning.
Family identifies man found unresponsive in Richmond
UPDATE: The patient was identified by family in Bakersfield who had been searching for him since July 19. They filed a missing person report on July 29.
UPDATE: The patient was identified by family in Bakersfield who had been searching for him since July 19. They filed a missing person report on July 29.
East Bay school once slated to close now saved, rebuilt after community effort
Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.
Lake Elementary in San Pablo, which was slated to close more than a decade ago is now in the process of being completely rebuilt after parents, teachers and the community rallied to save it. The first phase of the project opened today.
Walnut Creek's Amit Elor celebrates historic Olympic gold win
An Olympic champion in wrestling has made her way home to the Bay Area.
An Olympic champion in wrestling has made her way home to the Bay Area.
Cameras, security added following alleged assault on minor at Pittsburg public pool
Pittsburg's city manager reported the city will be adding more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month.
Pittsburg's city manager reported the city will be adding more cameras in public places following a report of sexual assault on a minor at a municipal pool last month.
Rash of car wheel thefts expand to Walnut Creek
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
Last week, vehicle owners in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma also reported their vehicles stripped down to their hubs. Similar to the crimes in Sonoma County, police in Walnut Creek say the thieves are striking apartment complexes, mostly at night, and targeting Honda and Toyota models.
Minor with gun, marijuana 'on the run' arrested in Richmond
Richmond police arrested a minor they said was carrying a large ziplock bag of marijuana and a loaded pistol.
Richmond police arrested a minor they said was carrying a large ziplock bag of marijuana and a loaded pistol.