'I'm not okay:' Pleasant Hill pilot charged with attempted murder admits to nervous breakdown

In a stunning acknowledgment, the Pleasant Hill pilot charged with trying to shut off a plane's engines told authorities that he felt like he was suffering a nervous breakdown and was not OK.

16-year-old killed in Oakley house party shooting identified

The 16-year-old boy, who lost his life in a shooting at a house party in Oakley over the weekend, has been identified by the coroner.

Pleasant Hill pilot to make 1st court appearance in Portland on attempted murder charges

The off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot charged with more than 80 counts of attempted murder pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in court Tuesday after authorities said he tried to shut off the engines on a plane bound for San Francisco this weekend.

1 Oakley teen released from hospital after deadly shooting at party

One of the victims of the shooting at a party in Oakley on Saturday night that killed a 16-year-old boy has been released from the hospital, as community members gathered over the violence that transpired.

Neighbor, partygoer's mom speak out after deadly Oakley house party shooting

Tensions and unrest flared at two high schools on Monday, after a weekend shooting at a house party in Oakley left a 16-year-old boy dead and three other teenagers injured.

Off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot arrested after allegedly trying to shut off San Francisco plane's engines

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been arrested and accused of attempted murder, among other charges, after allegedly trying to shut off the engines on a plane bound for San Francisco on Sunday.

Jewish group opposes Richmond's 'inflammatory' and 'biased' Israel resolution

The Jewish Community Relations Council is strongly opposed to Richmond's city council recently issued resolution on the war between Israel and Hamas

Teen killed, 3 others injured in Oakley house party shooting

Oakley police are investigating a shooting at a house party on Saturday that left one 16-year-old dead and three other people injured, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said in a press release. 

Teen killed, 3 others injured in Oakley house party shooting
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Oakley police are investigating a shooting at a house party on Saturday that left one 16-year-old dead and three other people injured, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said in a press release.

New rules curbing air pollution are coming to Bay Area ports

The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs. 

Pet shelters overflowing, euthanasia being considered

The old saying that more is better does not apply to hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other pets in shelters, waiting for permanent homes that may never come. 

East Bay nanny previously charged with child porn, now accused of sexually abusing baby

An East Bay nanny, previously charged with producing and distributing child porn, now faces additional charges following the discovery of evidence suggesting that she had allegedly sexually abused the victim — an 8-month-old child in her care, prosecutors said this week.

Deputy chase of driver ends in major injury wrong-way crash in Orinda

A driver allegedly trying to escape from police traveled the wrong way on Highway 24 and crashed head-on into another vehicle, causing serious injuries.

East Bay family says anti-vaccine book backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misrepresented son’s death

Not long after their 12-year-old son’s death, Gina and Padrig Fahey of Clayton got more shocking news: His photo was plastered on a book, backed by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., that falsely argues COVID-19 vaccines caused a spike in youth deaths.

Martinez Refining Company updates city on 'coke dust' and other releases

The Martinez Refining Company gave an update Wednesday night about the regulation investigations it performed after repeated instances of their plant releasing dust into the community.

CHP investigates shooting on I-80 in San Pablo

Authorities are investigating a freeway shooting that happened on Interstate 80 in San Pablo on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Richmond police searching for missing girl

Richmond police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 11-year-old. 

Judge halts Rodeo refinery plan; critics cite 'major legal flaws' in environmental analysis

A judge on Thursday halted plans by Phillips 66 to convert its Rodeo refinery into a biofuel facility, ruling that the company needs to do more environmental review work on the impact to the surrounding community.