A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
Bay Area religious leaders express security concerns amid renewed Middle East conflict
Security concerns are growing over a threat from Hamas encouraging a 'Day of Jihad' around the world.
Security concerns are growing over a threat from Hamas encouraging a 'Day of Jihad' around the world.
Driver in fatal Richmond toll booth crash identified
Family has identified the driver who died in a fiery big rig crash Monday night at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll booth.
Family has identified the driver who died in a fiery big rig crash Monday night at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll booth.
Brentwood officer stabbed outside community center, teen in custody
A teenager was taken into custody Wednesday after an officer with the Brentwood Police Department was stabbed in the neck.
A teenager was taken into custody Wednesday after an officer with the Brentwood Police Department was stabbed in the neck.
Person in mental distress closes part of highway in Concord
A person in mental distress on Wednesday closed part of a freeway in Concord for several hours.
A person in mental distress on Wednesday closed part of a freeway in Concord for several hours.
East Bay couple faces 25 years to life for death of baby
A couple was convicted this week for child abuse that caused the death of a baby, officials with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
A couple was convicted this week for child abuse that caused the death of a baby, officials with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
Hundreds demonstrate in the East Bay to condemn attacks in Israel
Hundreds of demonstrators of Israeli descent and their allies marched through the streets of Walnut Creek Tuesday night, carrying flags and photos of the victims.
Hundreds of demonstrators of Israeli descent and their allies marched through the streets of Walnut Creek Tuesday night, carrying flags and photos of the victims.
Driver dies after big rig crashes into Richmond Bridge toll booth
A driver has died after a big rig crashed Monday night into a toll booth on the Richmond Bridge.
A driver has died after a big rig crashed Monday night into a toll booth on the Richmond Bridge.
Mothers share impact of fighting in Israel on their lives
Two mothers have opened up about how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has profoundly impacted their lives.
Two mothers have opened up about how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has profoundly impacted their lives.
California becomes 1st state to ban term 'excited delirium' as medical diagnosis, cause of death
The term excited delirium can no longer be used as a valid medical diagnosis or a cause of death in California.
The term excited delirium can no longer be used as a valid medical diagnosis or a cause of death in California.
Suspect in holdup of Brentwood cell phone store crashes during chase
A suspect in the holdup of a Brentwood cell phone store led police on a chase through Oakley and Antioch before crashing Friday morning.
A suspect in the holdup of a Brentwood cell phone store led police on a chase through Oakley and Antioch before crashing Friday morning.
2 dead, 1 injured in Richmond triple shooting, police say
Two people were killed and another was injured in a triple-shooting in Richmond Friday night.
Two people were killed and another was injured in a triple-shooting in Richmond Friday night.
Neighbors fuming after Coke dust release from Martinez refinery
Contra Costa County's health department is investigating the emission of coke dust at the Martinez Refining Company on Friday, meanwhile neighbors to the refinery are frustrated.
Contra Costa County's health department is investigating the emission of coke dust at the Martinez Refining Company on Friday, meanwhile neighbors to the refinery are frustrated.
D.A. says toddler died of prolonged abuse, infant also abused, Rodeo couple charged
The couple arrested in connection to a toddler's death in a Rodeo bath tub this week have been charged with murder and torture by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
The couple arrested in connection to a toddler's death in a Rodeo bath tub this week have been charged with murder and torture by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
Cool School: Therapy dog is a big hit at East Bay school
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
Stolen Land Rover smashes into Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton in botched burglary, police say
Police found a stolen Land Rover smashed into a Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton early Tuesday, when approximately 15 people tried to burglarize the high-end store.
Police found a stolen Land Rover smashed into a Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton early Tuesday, when approximately 15 people tried to burglarize the high-end store.
2 arrested after toddler drowns in Rodeo tub
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies have arrested two people after a 2-year-old boy was found drowned in a Rodeo bathtub.
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies have arrested two people after a 2-year-old boy was found drowned in a Rodeo bathtub.
Man killed on Delta de Anza trail, Antioch police say
A man died on an Antioch hiking trail after possibly getting into a fight on Friday, police said.
A man died on an Antioch hiking trail after possibly getting into a fight on Friday, police said.
El Sobrante store clerk set on fire by alleged shoplifter
A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife.
A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife.
1 dead in Crockett house fire on Sunday
One person died in a house fire Sunday morning near Lillian Street in Crockett, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said in a statement.
One person died in a house fire Sunday morning near Lillian Street in Crockett, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said in a statement.