Contra Costa County volunteers brave rain to count unhoused population
Contra Costa County is doing its annual count of residents experiencing homelessness. About 200 volunteers were out in the rain early Wednesday morning to help try to get an accurate count.
Contra Costa County is doing its annual count of residents experiencing homelessness. About 200 volunteers were out in the rain early Wednesday morning to help try to get an accurate count.
Man charged with felony assault, allegedly beat and injured his father
A 24-year-old Danville man has been charged with felony assault for beating and injuring his father, according to officials in Contra Costa County.
A 24-year-old Danville man has been charged with felony assault for beating and injuring his father, according to officials in Contra Costa County.
Woman killed in 12-hour Brentwood standoff; suspect kills himself
A woman was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Brentwood home after an hours-long standoff, according to Contra Costa County's sheriff's deputies.
A woman was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Brentwood home after an hours-long standoff, according to Contra Costa County's sheriff's deputies.
Family of Richmond's first homicide victim of 2024 want answers
Hours after Richmond city officials announced last Tuesday that community collaboration had helped achieve a record-low number of homicides in 2023, officers responded to the first homicide of the year.
Hours after Richmond city officials announced last Tuesday that community collaboration had helped achieve a record-low number of homicides in 2023, officers responded to the first homicide of the year.
Fatal crash north of Hwy 4 near Martinez
CHP reported on its website Sunday at least one person was killed in a crash near Wolcott Lane and Franklin Canyon Road in Contra Costa County on Sunday morning.
CHP reported on its website Sunday at least one person was killed in a crash near Wolcott Lane and Franklin Canyon Road in Contra Costa County on Sunday morning.
2 wounded, one critically, after shooting on Pittsburg BART station platform
One person is in critical condition and another is wounded following a shooting at the Pittsburg BART station platform on Friday.
One person is in critical condition and another is wounded following a shooting at the Pittsburg BART station platform on Friday.
Federal raid on Concord home leads to arrest in extortion case
A 43-year-old man was arrested following a raid by federal agents on his Concord residence. He faces charges of extortion and making threats.
A 43-year-old man was arrested following a raid by federal agents on his Concord residence. He faces charges of extortion and making threats.
3 charged with 25 commercial burglaries, attempted thefts in East Bay, Vallejo
Three people were charged on Wednesday with multiple counts of stealing products from smoke shops, liquor stores and high-end retail stores, mostly in the East Bay and Vallejo, officials announced.
Three people were charged on Wednesday with multiple counts of stealing products from smoke shops, liquor stores and high-end retail stores, mostly in the East Bay and Vallejo, officials announced.
Dozens of federal agents investigating inside Bay Area home
It was anything but quiet on Quiet Circle in Concord on Wednesday.
It was anything but quiet on Quiet Circle in Concord on Wednesday.
City of Richmond: Record low number of homicides in 2023
The city of Richmond touted its success in reducing the number of homicides over the past few years, with last year's number being the lowest in recorded history.
The city of Richmond touted its success in reducing the number of homicides over the past few years, with last year's number being the lowest in recorded history.
Richmond couple killed in suspected DUI in Southern California, family seeking to bring bodies home
A Richmond couple traveling to Mexico for a birthday celebration was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in Southern California on Saturday, leaving behind six children.
A Richmond couple traveling to Mexico for a birthday celebration was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in Southern California on Saturday, leaving behind six children.
Antioch police shot at by suspects in stolen car
Police were shot at by suspects fleeing in a stolen car during one of two such pursuits Sunday night in Antioch.
Police were shot at by suspects fleeing in a stolen car during one of two such pursuits Sunday night in Antioch.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape of nanny in Pleasant Hill
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman while she was with a child in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, according to the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman while she was with a child in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, according to the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
Car split in pieces after double fatal Richmond crash
A grisly crash in Richmond left two people dead on Friday morning.
A grisly crash in Richmond left two people dead on Friday morning.
Police seek protester accused of assualting woman, burning her Israeli flag in El Cerrito
Police were seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for assaulting a woman and burning her Israeli flag during a demonstration in El Cerrito over the Israel-Hamas war.
Police were seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for assaulting a woman and burning her Israeli flag during a demonstration in El Cerrito over the Israel-Hamas war.
Police investigate flag-burning during Gaza protest
Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza clashed Saturday with supporters of Israel, with someone from one side burning one of the other side's flags, El Cerrito police said.
Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza clashed Saturday with supporters of Israel, with someone from one side burning one of the other side's flags, El Cerrito police said.
Boy Scouts hold annual Christmas tree collection in San Ramon
Some local Boy Scout troops assisted folks in the East Bay with discarding their Christmas trees the right way on Saturday morning.
Some local Boy Scout troops assisted folks in the East Bay with discarding their Christmas trees the right way on Saturday morning.
Car crashes into Pleasant Hill home, causing gas leak
A car crashed into a home in Pleasant Hill on Friday night prompting a gas leak and evacuations.
A car crashed into a home in Pleasant Hill on Friday night prompting a gas leak and evacuations.
Murder-suicide of parents in Moraga: police
A Moraga murder-suicide investigation is underway after a welfare check Wednesday resulted in the discovery of two dead people.
A Moraga murder-suicide investigation is underway after a welfare check Wednesday resulted in the discovery of two dead people.
Former officer pleads not guilty following standoff
Chunliam Nai Saechao, a retired Pittsburg police detective, pleaded not guilty to his charges in court, including attempted murder of a police officer and injuring his spouse.
Chunliam Nai Saechao, a retired Pittsburg police detective, pleaded not guilty to his charges in court, including attempted murder of a police officer and injuring his spouse.