OPD officer on leave after reports of an illegal pot grow at his Antioch residence

A raid of an Antioch home in April of this year left many homeowners on the street with tons of questions, particularly as more than 80 pounds of marijuana were removed from the residence.

Danville burglar caught in underwear after eluding police for hours

A couple in Danville was awakened by an armed intruder in their bedroom. The man evaded capture for nine hours before authorities found him barefoot and in underwear.

Chlorine leak near Pittsburg chemical plant prompts health advisory

An incident at the Corteva chemical plant in Pittsburg prompted health officials to issue a public health advisory for parts of Pittsburg and Antioch on Monday morning.

2 arrested in Antioch killing of father found inside home

Two men were arrested and charged in the shooting death of an Antioch father inside his home, police said.

Theft videos at Concord cosmetics store go viral

Surveillance videos of shoplifting suspects at a Concord cosmetics store have gone viral on TikTok, with some posts garnering millions of views.

Antisemitic fliers found in several East Bay cities

People who live in East Bay cities including Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Concord reported that they've found antisemitic fliers left at their homes.

East Bay pharmacy owner pleads for help after burglarized 4 times

A small pharmacy owner in the East Bay is asking the community for help, after her drug store was raided four times in the last five months by thieves.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.