DA: Richmond cops justified in August fatal shooting

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that two Richmond police officers were justified in a fatal shooting in August.

Video shows 72-year-old’s arrest in Brentwood a week before her death

Brentwood police on Friday released body camera footage and audio of the arrest of a 72-year-old woman a week before she died at a hospital.

Rattled San Ramon residents attend town hall over quakes

 Hundreds of San Ramon residents attended a town hall Friday to talk about recent swarms of earthquakes that have rattled the region. 

Class action lawsuit alleges Flock license plate readers violate CA law and privacy of residents

Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.

Nurse killed in Oakley crash after teens in stolen car plow into Tesla

A registered nurse and father of two was killed in Oakley earlier this week after a stolen car driven by teenagers slammed into his Tesla following a police chase.

Walnut Creek mother says she doesn't blame police officers who fatally shot son

Police responded to the Walnut Creek neighborhood just after midnight following reports of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked cars with a flashlight.

Pittsburg man booked on murder charge after shooting near Bethel Island: sheriff

A 40-year-old Pittsburg man has been booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on a murder charge stemming from a shooting that left another man dead in Oakley near Bethel Island, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Stolen vehicle crash in Oakley leaves one man dead, three minors hospitalized

A car crash in Oakley on Tuesday night left one man dead, and three minors hospitalized with "major injuries," according to the city’s police department.

Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking

The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking. 

Man shot dead near Bethel Island: Contra Costa County Sheriff

A man was shot dead in Oakley near Bethel Island and now Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out who did it and why.

Young woman gunned down in Antioch

A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed Thursday evening in Antioch, according to police.

Antioch cop shoots alleged robbery suspect after officer pulled into moving car

An attempted robbery at an Antioch grocery store early Friday set off a chain of events that stretched nearly two miles and ended in a police shooting, authorities said.

Antioch's TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, community and quality
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This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.

Genova Deli in downtown Walnut Creek shuts down

Genova Deli in downtown Walnut Creek closed permanently on Wednesday, bringing an end to specialty sandwiches, prosciutto pickups, and Italian pastries after 58 years in business there. The sudden closure was announced only the day before. 

2 arrested in Lafayette attempted bank robbery

Two people were arrested Tuesday in Lafayette in connection with an attempted bank robbery, authorities said.

Macy’s perfume heist: $10K in fragrances stolen from Concord mall

A group of thieves stole at least $10,000 in high-end fragrances from Macy’s at Sunvalley Mall in Concord on Friday, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents.

Man stabbed at Antioch hotel; suspect sought

A man was critically injured in a stabbing at an Antioch hotel on Sunday night, and police are searching for his attacker.