Former Antioch police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of bigger scandal
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
Contra Costa County issues all clear in standoff between suspect, police
Contra Costa County's Community Warning System signaled an all-clear at 2:10 p.m. Friday regarding a standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a residence in Antioch.
Contra Costa County's Community Warning System signaled an all-clear at 2:10 p.m. Friday regarding a standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a residence in Antioch.
No cell phones at growing number of Bay Area campuses
Thursday marks the first day of school at the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which means hundreds of high school students on one East Bay campus will discover what it feels like to be cell-phone free, all day.
Thursday marks the first day of school at the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which means hundreds of high school students on one East Bay campus will discover what it feels like to be cell-phone free, all day.
AI cameras to catch illegally parked cars on AC Transit lines
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
Walnut Creek's Amit Elor is youngest U.S. wrestler to win Olympic gold
At age 20, Amit Elor of Walnut Creek, Calif., is the youngest Olympic wrestling gold medalist in U.S. history.
At age 20, Amit Elor of Walnut Creek, Calif., is the youngest Olympic wrestling gold medalist in U.S. history.
Contra Costa County recommends masks during summer COVID surge
The Contra Costa County Health Department is recommending people wear masks indoors because of a summer COVID surge.
The Contra Costa County Health Department is recommending people wear masks indoors because of a summer COVID surge.
New AI cameras to target illegally parked vehicles on all AC Transit lines starting Wednesday
Law enforcement will use a new, bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday, the bus agency announced.
Law enforcement will use a new, bus-mounted camera system to target drivers illegally parked along all Alameda-Contra Costa Transit lines starting Wednesday, the bus agency announced.
Richmond firefighters rescue litter of kittens
Richmond firefighters rescued eight, 1-week-old kittens while battling a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday night and they shared their adorable act on social media.
Richmond firefighters rescued eight, 1-week-old kittens while battling a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday night and they shared their adorable act on social media.
Oldest living Rosie the Riveter celebrates 109th birthday
An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II.
An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II.
Officers appear in court in Alameda police in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez
Police officers James Fisher, Cameron Leahy and Eric McKinley made their first court appearance Friday on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda.
Police officers James Fisher, Cameron Leahy and Eric McKinley made their first court appearance Friday on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda.
Chevron moving California headquarters to Texas
Chevron Corporation on Friday announced it is relocating company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas – the latest in a string of companies to leave the Golden State.
Chevron Corporation on Friday announced it is relocating company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas – the latest in a string of companies to leave the Golden State.
18-year-old driver dies in Walnut Creek crash, 2nd teen injured
An 18-year-old girl died early Thursday morning and her 18-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash near downtown Walnut Creek.
An 18-year-old girl died early Thursday morning and her 18-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash near downtown Walnut Creek.
Antioch mom riding bike to get popsicles killed by suspected drunk driver
Linda Wooldridge was riding her bicycle to get popsicles at a nearby store when she was killed in a suspected DUI, Antioch police said.
Linda Wooldridge was riding her bicycle to get popsicles at a nearby store when she was killed in a suspected DUI, Antioch police said.
Bikers killed in 2 separate collisions in Antioch
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
3.3 earthquake strikes near Solano County
An earthquake rocked some parts of Solano County Sunday afternoon, hitting 3.3 on the Richter scale.
An earthquake rocked some parts of Solano County Sunday afternoon, hitting 3.3 on the Richter scale.
Historic Bay Area theatre where Zendaya got her start to shut down if they don't raise $350,000
A staple in Bay Area theater, Calshakes, is on the verge of shutting down because of financial difficulties.
A staple in Bay Area theater, Calshakes, is on the verge of shutting down because of financial difficulties.
Person dies from West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
The West Nile Virus has reared its head in two heavily populated Bay Area counties, with one county reporting a West Nile virus death last week.
The West Nile Virus has reared its head in two heavily populated Bay Area counties, with one county reporting a West Nile virus death last week.
Forward progress stopped in Creek Fire as containment increases in East Bay wildfires
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood.
A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood.