California High in San Ramon receives threatening call

California High School in San Ramon was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following a threatening phone call to staff, according to police. 

Kidnap, rape fugitive with foul breath arrested near Danville

The victim originally helped arrest him because she recognized his foul breath from the restaurant where she worked which his family owned.

Black cowboy files claim against Richmond Police for use of force

A black cowboy from Richmond is filed a claim against the city and its police department for allegedly using unnecessary force against him refuting in injuries. 

Pittsburg police shoot man who wouldn't leave hotel room: video

A man filed a federal excessive force lawsuit on Tuesday after Pittsburg police pepper sprayed, tear-gassed and shot him twice in a hotel room that he was too scared to leave while suffering from a mental health crisis. 

44 low-income seniors at hotel after sewage back-up in their building

Around 50 low-income seniors in Oakley are still waiting to go home after a backed-up sewage line at their apartment complex prompted an emergency evacuation. The residents at Oak Grove Senior Terrace are currently being housed by building management at several area hotels while safety checks are completed.

20-year-old Walnut Creek woman heading to Olympics

An East-Bay woman is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. She'll be the youngest woman ever to represent Team USA in wrestling at the 2024 games. 

'Sewage leak' in senior care facility's electrical room causes elevator problems, firefighters respond

Firefighters in Contra Costa County responded to reports of several people trapped in an elevator at a senior care facility on Sunday. Officials say it was a sewage leak from the second floor into the electrical room that caused problems. 

Driver barricades after freeway crash in San Ramon, CHP says he was under influence of drugs

A driver, allegedly under the influence of drugs, was involved in a two-vehicle crash before they barricaded themselves in their vehicle Saturday in San Ramon, California Highway Patrol says. 

Chronic Bay Area thief, bank robber given over 5 years in federal prison

According to prosecutors, Elder committed a Marina District bank robbery while he was out on parole. He had just gotten out of custody 19 days earlier after serving time for another bank robbery he committed in January 2022 in Brentwood.

CA DOJ makes recommendations to Antioch police after 2021 fatal shooting

The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.

Walnut Creek city council approves new Chick-fil-A with conditions

The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on the corner of Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue with one big concession to neighbors: no drive-thru.   

Robbery of Contra Costa fair workers could impact next year's run

The Contra Costa County Fair ended on a good note until two fair workers were robbed of nearly $90,000 in cash while attempting to make a bank deposit.

Crews contain separate Antioch fires

Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.

Contra Costa County Fair employees robbed at gunpoint of $88K

Two Contra Costa County Fair employees were robbed at gunpoint of $88,000 in cash while trying to making a bank deposit.

Danville nixes pickleball proposal at popular park

The Danville Town Council on Tuesday voted against adding more pickleball courts at a popular park. 

Walnut Creek BART station closed, person on the tracks

The Walnut Creek BART station closed Tuesday morning and no trains are running between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill because of a "major medical emergency" involving a person on the tracks, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.

Will the Northern Lights be spotted in California again?

The Northern Lights appeared over Northern California earlier this month, lighting up the skies with a rare celestial show. When will they appear again?