Lafayette hostage suspect arrested again after given mental-health diversion

Maria Onatskaya was a whirlwind of emotions after the man accused of holding her family hostage received a mental-health diversion, left the facility, and was arrested again on Tuesday.

Atherton has the most expensive zip code in U.S., 10 other Bay Area locations among the top

Atherton remained at the top of a list of the most expensive zip codes in the U.S., with the median price for homes sold surpassing $8 million. Other Bay Area locations were also among the top, as the region held "its status as the most expensive metropolitan area in the U.S.," researchers said.

Man convicted in Antioch double murder of mother, daughter

A 40-year-old man has been found guilty in the 2018 double murder of his girlfriend and her mother outside an Antioch home, according to prosecutors.

Con Fire fireman dies from occupational-related cancer

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District stations will fly flags at half-staff this week for firefighter John Martinez, who died of cancer Sunday morning.   

Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims

An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.   

Police bust up Oakland 'fencing operation,' uncover nearly $20K and stolen merchandise

Police this week busted up what they describe as an Oakland “fencing operation” where they said they found stolen items from stores around the Bay Area, nearly $20,000 in cash and two handguns. 

Driver gets shot on Richmond Parkway by suspect in other car: police

Police in Richmond are investigating a car chase that involved gunfire and a crash on Thursday evening. One person was injured in the shooting. 

Future of San Rafael-Richmond Bridge bike lane up in the air

A decades-old debate – vehicle traffic vs. foot traffic – coming to a head at the Richmond San Rafael Bridge.

2 suspects in custody after police interrupt burglary at Orinda home

Two suspects were arrested following the interruption of a home burglary by Orinda police on Tuesday morning, authorities said. A third suspect remains outstanding.

Vermin in rodent form invade parts of the Bay Area

As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia.

Multiple arrested in sideshow crackdown in Concord

Concord police arrested several drivers during a city-wide crackdown on illegal sideshows.

Man arrested for road rage shooting on I-80 near Crockett

A man accused of shooting a person over a road rage incident in October on I-80 near Crockett has been arrested, the California Highway Patrol announced Saturday. 

Coroner identifies Vallejo teen killed in stolen car

The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Monday morning near Crockett as a 15-year-old driver from Vallejo.

3 passengers sue after off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight

San Francisco residents Matthew Doland and Theresa Stelter and Paul Stephen of Kenmore, Washington, alleged that the pilot should never have been allowed in the cockpit because he was suffering from depression and a lack of sleep.

Eleven tuberculosis cases linked to California Grand Casino in Pacheco

Contra Costa County public health officials say 11 confirmed tuberculosis cases have been linked to staff and customers who spent time inside the California Grand Casino in Pacheco between 2018 - 2023.