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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.