Retired officer accused of shooting wife, standoff, appears in court
Retired Pittsburg police officer Chunilam Saechao, accused of shooting his wife and charged with attempted murder, had his first court appearance on Thursday. His court appearance was a week after the shooting led to a days-long stand-off with Pleasant Hill SWAT Police.
Retired Pittsburg police officer Chunilam Saechao, accused of shooting his wife and charged with attempted murder, had his first court appearance on Thursday. His court appearance was a week after the shooting led to a days-long stand-off with Pleasant Hill SWAT Police.
Pleasant Hill consignment-store worker scares off robbers with gun
A Pleasant Hill consignment-store worker scared off a group of would-be robbers by pointing his gun at them.
A Pleasant Hill consignment-store worker scared off a group of would-be robbers by pointing his gun at them.
Ex-cop charged with attempted murder after Pleasant Hill standoffs
An ex-cop who was involved in a prolonged standoff with Pleasant Hill police officers after he allegedly shot and injured his wife has been charged with a slew of felonies.
An ex-cop who was involved in a prolonged standoff with Pleasant Hill police officers after he allegedly shot and injured his wife has been charged with a slew of felonies.
Richmond holds meeting over smelly air and chemicals from wastewater treatment plant
Chemical and sewage-like odors were detected over several days last week and led to complaints by residents. Richmond City Council held an emergency meeting to address air quality concerns and pushed Veolia, which manages the plant for answers and solutions.
Chemical and sewage-like odors were detected over several days last week and led to complaints by residents. Richmond City Council held an emergency meeting to address air quality concerns and pushed Veolia, which manages the plant for answers and solutions.
BART fares to increase come January as agency increases gate security
Fares are increasing for Bay Area Rapid Transportation, and the transit agency says it is also making changes to ensure people pay their fares.
Fares are increasing for Bay Area Rapid Transportation, and the transit agency says it is also making changes to ensure people pay their fares.
Lafayette's Acalanes High football players are now state champs
Lafayette's Acalanes High School football players took to the field on Saturday against Birmingham of Van Nuys, CA, winning the 3-AA title.
Lafayette's Acalanes High School football players took to the field on Saturday against Birmingham of Van Nuys, CA, winning the 3-AA title.
Organized retail crime not as prolific as the individual shoplifter, data shows
Despite what you may see on TV, individual shoplifting is the greater detriment to retailers than organized crime that has seen groups raiding stores.
Despite what you may see on TV, individual shoplifting is the greater detriment to retailers than organized crime that has seen groups raiding stores.
Pleasant Hill top cop defends tactics in standoffs with ex-Pittsburg officer
Pleasant Hill Police Chief Scott Vermillion on Monday defended his decisions relating to two standoffs involving an ex-Pittsburg police detective accused of shooting and injuring his wife.
Pleasant Hill Police Chief Scott Vermillion on Monday defended his decisions relating to two standoffs involving an ex-Pittsburg police detective accused of shooting and injuring his wife.
East Bay cities pay $3.4M after rubber bullets cause young woman's brain injury
Three East Bay cities settled a $3.4 million civil lawsuit with a young woman after police officers struck her head with rubber bullets, causing a brain injury that still affects her memory and concentration.
Three East Bay cities settled a $3.4 million civil lawsuit with a young woman after police officers struck her head with rubber bullets, causing a brain injury that still affects her memory and concentration.
2 arrests in case of Bay Area teen gunned down while visiting family
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Pittsburg teen, who was gunned down while visiting family in Lodi over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Pittsburg teen, who was gunned down while visiting family in Lodi over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Pleasant Hill police explain de-escalation tactics in handling former officer's SWAT standoff
Pleasant Hill police say the second-round stand-off between officers and a suspected shooter ended the way they had hoped – with the former police officer accused of shooting his wife, surrendering to them peacefully, with no one dead or injured.
Pleasant Hill police say the second-round stand-off between officers and a suspected shooter ended the way they had hoped – with the former police officer accused of shooting his wife, surrendering to them peacefully, with no one dead or injured.
CHP police chase ends in overturned car, 5 arrests
In Bay Point, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people after a police pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle overturning.
In Bay Point, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people after a police pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle overturning.
Standoff ends with arrest of retired police officer in Pleasant Hill
Police have made an arrest of a retired Pittsburg Police Department detective after a days-long standoff in Pleasant Hill. The suspect has been identified as Chunliam Saechao, who also served in the United States Marines, police said.
Police have made an arrest of a retired Pittsburg Police Department detective after a days-long standoff in Pleasant Hill. The suspect has been identified as Chunliam Saechao, who also served in the United States Marines, police said.
Former officer allegedly shoots wife in Pleasant Hill; still posting on social media inside home
A former police officer who allegedly shot his wife through a door to their garage, was still inside his home Friday, posting odd messages on X, while Pleasant Hill police tried for hours to get him to come outside.
A former police officer who allegedly shot his wife through a door to their garage, was still inside his home Friday, posting odd messages on X, while Pleasant Hill police tried for hours to get him to come outside.
Gift card scam involves removing scratch-off code, police warn
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
2 die, 1 injured in head-on San Pablo car collision
Two people died and a third person was injured in a two-car, head-on collision early Thursday in San Pablo, police said.
Two people died and a third person was injured in a two-car, head-on collision early Thursday in San Pablo, police said.
Pleasant Hill pilot released from custody, can't board another plane
Pilot Joseph Emerson can leave custody as long as he doesn't use drugs like cannabis or psilocybin mushrooms or boarding any "operable aircraft."
Pilot Joseph Emerson can leave custody as long as he doesn't use drugs like cannabis or psilocybin mushrooms or boarding any "operable aircraft."
Off-duty East Palo Alto cop robbed in Walnut Creek
An off-duty officer for the East Palo Alto Police Department was robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek on Tuesday.
An off-duty officer for the East Palo Alto Police Department was robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek on Tuesday.
Thieves steal Santa decoration from Antioch home
An empty space sits where a Santa decoration once stood. But jolly old Saint Nick is no more.
An empty space sits where a Santa decoration once stood. But jolly old Saint Nick is no more.
Teen charged with murder in shooting death of 16-year-old at Oakley house party
An 18-year-old is facing murder charges in connection to the shooting death of another teen at an Oakley house party in October, officials in Contra Costa County say.
An 18-year-old is facing murder charges in connection to the shooting death of another teen at an Oakley house party in October, officials in Contra Costa County say.