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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Danville Town Council on Tuesday voted against adding more pickleball courts at a popular park.
Richmond considers refinery tax act for Chevron refinery
Voters in Richmond could have the final say on a proposal to tax the Chevron refinery.
Voters in Richmond could have the final say on a proposal to tax the Chevron refinery.
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.
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.
Contra Costa County seeks solutions for ambulance shortage
Contra Costa County officials are looking for ways to improve emergency medical services.
Contra Costa County officials are looking for ways to improve emergency medical services.
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?
The Northern Lights appeared over Northern California earlier this month, lighting up the skies with a rare celestial show. When will they appear again?
Contra Costa County struggles with ambulance demand amid shortage
Contra Costa County continues to deal with a shortage of ambulances.
Contra Costa County continues to deal with a shortage of ambulances.
Popular homeless man violently killed in Antioch
There is now a growing memorial outside an Antioch gas station where 48-year-old Raheem Coe, who was homeless, would often hang out.
There is now a growing memorial outside an Antioch gas station where 48-year-old Raheem Coe, who was homeless, would often hang out.
3-car crash in Antioch injures 6
A three-vehicle traffic collision on state Highway 4 in Antioch on Saturday afternoon left six people hospitalized.
A three-vehicle traffic collision on state Highway 4 in Antioch on Saturday afternoon left six people hospitalized.
Man found on Antioch sidewalk victim of homicide: police
A man whose body was found on an Antioch sidewalk Wednesday was a victim of homicide, police said Friday.
A man whose body was found on an Antioch sidewalk Wednesday was a victim of homicide, police said Friday.
Heartbroken family of murdered Bay Area mom receives her college degrees
As the Diablo Valley College class of 2024 filed into Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on Friday, donning caps and gowns, there was one heartbreaking absence.
As the Diablo Valley College class of 2024 filed into Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on Friday, donning caps and gowns, there was one heartbreaking absence.