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.
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.
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.
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.
Police in Richmond are investigating a car chase that involved gunfire and a crash on Thursday evening. One person was injured in the shooting.
Pittsburg police searching for homicide suspect considered armed and dangerous
The Pittsburg Police Department says officers are searching for a homicide suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Pittsburg Police Department says officers are searching for a homicide suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.
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.
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.
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.
As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia.
Walnut Creek police looking for armed masked suspects in 2 separate robberies
Walnut Creek police are looking for armed suspects involved in two Friday robberies they say don't appear to be related.
Walnut Creek police are looking for armed suspects involved in two Friday robberies they say don't appear to be related.
Multiple arrested in sideshow crackdown in Concord
Concord police arrested several drivers during a city-wide crackdown on illegal sideshows.
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.
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.
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.
17-year-old killed in Bay Point shooting Halloween night identified
The 17-year-old who was shot and killed Halloween night in Bay Point was identified on Friday.
The 17-year-old who was shot and killed Halloween night in Bay Point was identified on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Bicyclist community rallies for safer access to Mt. Diablo Trail, suing U.S. Bank
Dozens of bicyclists gathered at US Bank in Danville for a rally, demanding their shortcut to Mount Diablo Trail be restored. They were requesting US Bank, the owner of the property, to open the path back to the public.
Dozens of bicyclists gathered at US Bank in Danville for a rally, demanding their shortcut to Mount Diablo Trail be restored. They were requesting US Bank, the owner of the property, to open the path back to the public.
Fire breaks out in the town of Canyon
A fire broke out in the Contra Costa County town of Canyon late Wednesday burning a structure to the ground and evacuating nearby residents.
A fire broke out in the Contra Costa County town of Canyon late Wednesday burning a structure to the ground and evacuating nearby residents.
California 'Teacher of the Year' says teaching makes him feel like a rock star
For Joseph Alvarico, teaching has always gone beyond the classroom walls. The engineering teacher, who runs the robotics club, has been named California's Teacher of the Year. He says it makes him feel like a rock star.
For Joseph Alvarico, teaching has always gone beyond the classroom walls. The engineering teacher, who runs the robotics club, has been named California's Teacher of the Year. He says it makes him feel like a rock star.
Bear spray released at Antioch store causes hazmat situation
A hazmat situation is developing in an Antioch craft store Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A hazmat situation is developing in an Antioch craft store Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Deputies investigate Bay Point deadly shooting on Halloween; neighbors hear at least 30 gunshots
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies closed off a part of a residential neighborhood in Bay Point early Wednesday morning following a deadly shooting on Halloween night.
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies closed off a part of a residential neighborhood in Bay Point early Wednesday morning following a deadly shooting on Halloween night.