Deadly Richmond shootings leave community stunned

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.

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.     

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. 

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.

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.