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.
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.
Flaring occurs at Martinez refinery Wednesday, day after suit filed
The oil refinery in Martinez experienced flaring on Wednesday, the company said on social media.
The oil refinery in Martinez experienced flaring on Wednesday, the company said on social media.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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).
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.
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.
Chaotic night in Contra Costa County with sideshows, crash, fires
Multiple sideshows led to fires and a crash Saturday night in Contra Costa County, officials said.
Multiple sideshows led to fires and a crash Saturday night in Contra Costa County, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blackhawk Center in Danville gets new lease on life
An East Bay shopping center is getting a new lease on life.
An East Bay shopping center is getting a new lease on life.
Danville WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday, give tips on long life
WWII Air Force Veteran Sam Avolicino on Tuesday celebrated his 103rd birthday and was offered the key to the city.
WWII Air Force Veteran Sam Avolicino on Tuesday celebrated his 103rd birthday and was offered the key to the city.
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.
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.
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.