Oakland man convicted in Richmond house party shooting that killed 3
The Contra Costa County district attorney's office on Friday announced the conviction of an Oakland man who shot and killed three men and hurt four others at a Richmond house party in 2021.
Alleged Home Depot thieves leave infant in running car with lots of weed
Hercules police say they arrested two hardware store shoplifters who left an infant — and a large quantity of cannabis — in a running car in a parking spot for people with disabilities.
Zendaya donates $100K to Cal Shakes theater
Actress and Oakland native Zendaya is donating $100,000 to the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, which she says helped start her career.
East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits
A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits.
San Ramon school district urges teachers to embrace AI
An East Bay school district is urging teachers and students to embrace artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT to enhance classroom learning.
Walnut Creek meeting hijacked by man in swastika shirt on antisemitic tirade
A Walnut Creek City Council meeting was hijacked on Tuesday night when a man wearing a shirt with a swastika and "White Power" written across it took the microphone and launched into an antisemitic tirade.
Former Pittsburg police chief named interim chief in Antioch
Retired Pittsburg Police Chief Brian Addington has been named Antioch’s new interim police chief until a permanent one is hired.
Antioch man sentenced for killing a popular East Bay coach
An Antioch man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for killing a popular East Bay coach.
Man dies in Richmond crash after car veers off road
A man died Monday afternoon in Richmond after his vehicle veered off the roadway and flipped over, California Highway Patrol said.
Antioch public library shut due to 'dangerous incidents'
Antioch's public library is closed indefinitely because of drug use, robberies and public sex in the library stacks.
Oakley teen found, Ebony alert deactivated
An Ebony alert has been deactivated for an Oakley teenager, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP arrests Pinole murder suspect in Santa Cruz for ex's killing
CHP officers in Santa Cruz arrested Jeffrey Kendall, who is wanted in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Pinole.
Suspect wanted after woman found dead in Pinole home
Authorities are searching for an armed suspect who fatally shot a woman at a Pinole home on Friday morning, police said.
Illegal firearms, one million rounds of ammo seized from Richmond home
A suspect has been arrested in Richmond with illegal firearms and around one million rounds of ammunition, according to a press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
BART track project to close service between Richmond, El Cerrito del Norte this weekend
BART will not be running trains between the Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte stations this weekend so crews can replace track equipment and remove trees near the trackway.
New Contra Costa County immigration court creating tension
A new immigration court is now open in Concord and it's creating tension for the people who are most likely to have their cases heard there.
Accidental coke dust release at Martinez refinery
The Martinez Refining Company is reporting another accidental release of petroleum coke dust.
Pleasant Hill Park employee found fatally stabbed in parking lot
A woman discovered her husband had been fatally stabbed in the main parking lot of Pleasant Hill Park early Saturday morning, police said.
East Bay club kicks off Super Bowl party early
An East Bay club decided to get its Super Bowl party started a bit earlier this weekend. The Gaucho Brazilian Nightclub in San Ramon played host to a Pre-Super Bowl Party for Niners fans Saturday evening.
2 dead in Brentwood head-on crash
The Contra Costa California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving two individuals Saturday morning on eastbound SR-4 in Brentwood.



















