Body-camera videos shows Antioch Police arrest cited in fed indictment

Body-camera videos show the arrest of a woman by Antioch police, an incident cited in wide-ranging federal indictments alleging misconduct.her

The Grinch who robbed the Boy Scouts

It takes a real Grinch to steal from children, especially when the theft of their property occurs in the parking lot of a church.

East Bay pastor arrested for alleged sex abuse against teen

An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.

Man racks up $6,600 in fraudulent charges in Pinole woman's name: police

Pinole police arrested a man this week who they believe ran up more than $6,600 worth of fraudulent charges in the name of a female resident in the city. 

Family shares last meal with 86-year-old patriarch before deadly Thanksgiving DUI Concord crash

The family of an 86-year-old Concord man killed in a Thanksgiving Day DUI crash wrestled with mixed emotions on Tuesday. Although they were sad at their loss, they found solace in the last meal they shared with him.

Air District issues 4 violation notices to Chevron after flaring in Richmond

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District on Wednesday announced it issued four notices of violation to Chevron for this week's flaring event at the Richmond refinery. 

Bay Area family mourns loss of 'peaceful' teen gunned down

15-year-old Alan Ruiz Jr. was visiting his family in Lodi over Thanksgiving weekend when police confirmed he was gunned down.

100 complaints logged over flaring at Chevron Richmond refinery, air quality district investigating

Flaring at the Chevron Richmond refinery Monday is under investigation by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District after workers burned off gasses following an unexpected power outage affecting part of the facility.

After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career

Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.

Hazmat team investigating flaring at Richmond Chevron refinery due to partial power outage

A plume of black smoke emanated for hours from Chevron's Richmond refinery following a power outage at the facility. The smoke seen throughout the area began to billow from the facility Monday afternoon. 

San Ramon to consider stricter gun storage

The San Ramon City Council on Tuesday will discuss whether to approve an ordinance mandating the safe storage of firearms within city residences. 

San Pablo woman believes her service dog died of infectious mystery respiratory illness

One San Pablo woman said her service dog died this week, and she believes the mystery illness plaguing vet clinics and animal shelters across the country is to blame. Now, she warns other pet owners to be on the lookout.

80-year-old Bay Area man breaks record with a 100-mile race, his 29th so far

An 80-year-old Bay Area man recently completed a 100 mile race in record-breaking time. It's his 29th 100 miler and stretched an ongoing streak of running a race every month for the past 42 years.

Hazardous materials released in Martinez refinery flaring incident

A flaring incident occurred at Marathon Martinez early Sunday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Public Health Department (CCH).

Pedestrian fatally struck by hit-and-run driver on Hwy 4 in Discovery Bay

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver on state Highway 4 in the Discovery Bay area of east Contra Costa County late Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

CoCo County DA's office joins with other agencies to penalize Martinez refinery

The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.