Video: Man chases, assaults police employee in attack
What started off as another Tuesday turned precarious when a man allegedly assaulted and falsely imprisoned a public employee in broad daylight.
Concord warned it may be violating fair housing laws
California is accusing Concord of possibly violating fair housing laws because of a recent vote on affordable housing.
Theatre company loses everything in fire, just as they prepare new show
A local theatre company is asking for help after a fire destroyed their warehouse containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.
Pittsburg fire: Child, man taken to hospital after town-home blaze
A child and a man were taken to the hospital Monday morning in critical condition during a fire at a townhome in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District officials said.
Helping farmworkers in Contra Costa County
Hijas del Campo, which is Spanish for Daughters of the Field, serves more than 400 farmworkers and their families in Contra Costa County every month.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in Pittsburg
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Albers Fire: 60 firefighters sent to Brentwood vegetation fire
A 50-acre vegetation fire broke out in Brentwood, triggering a response from dozens of firefighters.
State Farm: Some Californians can keep home insurance, but something major won't be covered
Insurance giant State Farm says it will let certain California home insurance customers keep their coverage after all. But there's a major catch.
30-foot gray whale washes ashore in Richmond, cause of death to be determined
The Marine Mammal Center confirmed a 30-foot female gray whale washed ashore in Richmond on Wednesday morning. The whale is being towed to Angel Island for a necropsy, officials say.
Pittsburg High senior killed in Antioch shooting days before graduation
Investigators said the victim was Pittsburg High School student Henry Granado Jr.
National Weather Service adds beach hazard statement to heat advisory
Along with hot weather this week, the Bay Area also has dangerous beach conditions.
Car fire snarls traffic in Caldecott Tunnel
A truck fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel on Tuesday created a massive traffic jam in the East Bay.
Former Pittsburg police officer avoids jail in weapons plea
A former police officer from Pittsburg will not go to jail following his plea deal in a weapons case.
Pinole 911 lines down
Pinole police on Tuesday said the city's 911 and non-emergency lines were down.
Antioch mayor issues warning after sideshows take over city streets
Dozens of reports poured in after sideshows took over several areas in Antioch on Saturday, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Two people critically injured in Walnut Creek hit-and-run, one in custody
A person was arrested after a crash in Walnut Creek that left two people injured on Sunday, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Police uncover love triangle in Pleasant Hill homicide investigation
A man fatally stabbed after his work shift in Pleasant Hill might have been involved in a love triangle.
California High in San Ramon receives threatening call
California High School in San Ramon was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following a threatening phone call to staff, according to police.
Kidnap, rape fugitive with foul breath arrested near Danville
The victim originally helped arrest him because she recognized his foul breath from the restaurant where she worked which his family owned.
Black cowboy files claim against Richmond Police for use of force
A black cowboy from Richmond is filed a claim against the city and its police department for allegedly using unnecessary force against him refuting in injuries.