East Bay residents look for ways to escape the heat
The heat wave blasted the East Bay on Tuesday. Concord was one of the hottest parts of the region. Residents escaped the heat by going to spray parks, movie theaters and cooling centers.
The heat wave blasted the East Bay on Tuesday. Concord was one of the hottest parts of the region. Residents escaped the heat by going to spray parks, movie theaters and cooling centers.
Inland East Bay parks closed because of fire danger
The East Bay Regional Park District closed its park Tuesday because of extreme heat and fire danger, which they expect will remain off-limits to the public until Friday.
The East Bay Regional Park District closed its park Tuesday because of extreme heat and fire danger, which they expect will remain off-limits to the public until Friday.
Burglars steal garage door openers from unlocked cars in Moraga
A carload of thieves made off with garage door openers and other items during a spree of car burglaries in Moraga, police said Monday.
A carload of thieves made off with garage door openers and other items during a spree of car burglaries in Moraga, police said Monday.
Police chase driver of suspected stolen car in Richmond
An early Thursday morning police chase ended in an arrest in the East Bay.
An early Thursday morning police chase ended in an arrest in the East Bay.
Grass fire burning west of Brentwood in Contra Costa County
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Antioch bans watching or encouraging sideshows
City leaders in Antioch on Tuesday made it illegal to watch or encourage sideshow.
City leaders in Antioch on Tuesday made it illegal to watch or encourage sideshow.
East Bay nail salon suffers 'dine and dash' style theft
Two women spent two and a half hours at Valley Nails & Spa before they ran out the door without paying. They received $400 worth of beauty services. This is the second time the business has been hit in this fashion in a matter of months.
Two women spent two and a half hours at Valley Nails & Spa before they ran out the door without paying. They received $400 worth of beauty services. This is the second time the business has been hit in this fashion in a matter of months.
Pinole, Hercules, San Pablo without 911 service for a week
Pinole police figured out why the 911 communications line went down twice this month – the first time for more than a week.
Pinole police figured out why the 911 communications line went down twice this month – the first time for more than a week.
Garbage truck on fire shuts down part of Interstate 680 in Concord
A "fully loaded" garbage truck caught fire, halting traffic and prompting lane closures on Interstate 680 in Concord on Tuesday.
A "fully loaded" garbage truck caught fire, halting traffic and prompting lane closures on Interstate 680 in Concord on Tuesday.
Concord fire damages reptile business, donut shop
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
Double Richmond shooting at apartment leaves 1 dead
Richmond police on Monday morning were investigating a double shooting at an apartment complex near the Hilltop neighborhood that left one of the victims dead.
Richmond police on Monday morning were investigating a double shooting at an apartment complex near the Hilltop neighborhood that left one of the victims dead.
Family mourns father gunned down in Richmond, one of three killed
Family members told KTVU, 38-year-old Lorenzo “Zo" Newell of Oakland, the father of a 12-year-old girl, was one of the victims.
Family members told KTVU, 38-year-old Lorenzo “Zo" Newell of Oakland, the father of a 12-year-old girl, was one of the victims.
Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
Deadly Richmond shootings leave community stunned
Richmond police are investigating two separate shootings that happened over nine hours on Tuesday.
Richmond police are investigating two separate shootings that happened over nine hours on Tuesday.
Environmental activists seek a 'buck a barrel' tax on Chevron refinery
Richmond city leaders are taking aim at the Chevron refinery with a crucial vote that could make the city's largest employer subject to a major tax.
Richmond city leaders are taking aim at the Chevron refinery with a crucial vote that could make the city's largest employer subject to a major tax.
13 Antioch police officers fired, resigned after department scandals
Thirteen Antioch police officers have now lost their jobs after recent scandals within the Antioch Police Department
Thirteen Antioch police officers have now lost their jobs after recent scandals within the Antioch Police Department
16-year-old girl missing out of Brentwood: police
Brentwood police are looking for a missing girl they're calling a runaway.
Brentwood police are looking for a missing girl they're calling a runaway.
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.
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.
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.
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.