Pinole mom violently killed in front of her child, identified by family
Grief-stricken family and friends have revealed the identity of Pinole mother Brittany Ligdis, who was shot and killed in her home, right in front of her little boy.
Richmond man charged for smuggling ammo overseas
A Richmond resident was charged with allegedly smuggling ammunition from the U.S. to Brazil in an Oakland courtroom, federal authorities said.
Sideshow participant leads police on pursuit between counties before arrest
A suspect fleeing a sideshow Sunday night led Vallejo police on a chase to Richmond, where officers arrested him after he tried switching vehicles.
Man wanted for multiple incidents of alleged indecent exposure in East Bay
Brentwood police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of exposing himself to victims at various retail businesses in both Antioch and Brentwood.
San Pablo man reports wife and mother-in-law missing, now charged with murdering them
An East Bay man who reported his wife and mother-in-law missing back in September is now accused of killing them.The Contra Costa County District Attorney's office has charged Phuc Vo with two counts of murder.
California teacher of the year teaches robotics in Concord
Teachers who say teaching is their life have nothing on Joseph Alvarico.
Man attempts to hang himself when arrested, later dies in hospital
A Fairfield man arrested earlier this week for allegedly trying to have sex with a minor and who tried to commit suicide while being taken to jail, has died.
El Cerrito police arrest suspect accused of assaulting protester, burning Israeli flag
A man suspected of pushing a woman down at a protest in El Cerrito earlier this year and burning the flag she was carrying has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
Suspect charged with killing Pinole mother
Contra Costa County prosecutors have charged a man with murder in the shooting death of his son's mother.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake measured in Discovery Bay
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Discovery Bay on Wednesday evening.
High-speed pursuit ends in crash involving police vehicle, suspects in custody
A high-speed chase ended in a crash that involved a police vehicle in Contra Costa County on Wednesday. Officials say two suspects are in custody.
Magical season for Miramonte High School women's soccer team
The Miramonte High School women's soccer team took a next step in what players have described as a magical season. The team already won the NCS Championship and on Tuesday tried to inch closer to the state championship game.
Neighborhood near San Pablo locked down for hours after gunshots
A neighborhood near San Pablo on Monday was on lockdown for 15 hours until the sheriff's office took a suspect into custody.
Antioch man killed in San Francisco hit-and-run
David Bridges Jr. was killed in the early morning hours of Feb. 8 at Sixth and Bryant streets in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
Pittsburg boy found shot to death inside car in Antioch
A 16-year-old boy from Pittsburg was fatally wounded Saturday morning after being shot, police said.
Victim's family urges deadly SF hit-and-run driver to come forward
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run in San Francisco is sending out an urgent plea. They are asking the driver who struck down their loved one to turn themselves in.
Coroner's jury rules 2023 Richmond police shooting a suicide
A coroner's jury has determined that a man who was fatally shot by police at his home died by suicide, according to a press release from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
Cybersecurity issues in Contra Costa County, one city declares state of emergency
Two East Bay cities are investigating cybersecurity issues, including a ransomware attack that happened this week.
Suspects in stolen car on the run after San Pablo police shooting
Two suspects remain at large after a chase involving a stolen car led to a police shooting in San Pablo on Friday.