Motorcyclist killed on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez
A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.
A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.
San Ramon police receive millions in grants to combat organized retail theft
The San Ramon Police Department received $5.6 million in grants to deter and fight against organized retail theft.
The San Ramon Police Department received $5.6 million in grants to deter and fight against organized retail theft.
Teen arrested after bullets fly, drive-by shooting in San Ramon
San Ramon police have arrested a 17-year-old after a drive-by shooting where bullets flew and struck a car, though, fortunately, no one was injured.
San Ramon police have arrested a 17-year-old after a drive-by shooting where bullets flew and struck a car, though, fortunately, no one was injured.
California could be 1st state to ban the controversial term 'excited delirium'
If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.
If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.
Major road reopens after crash involving big-rig in Contra Costa
A collision between a big-rig and a van in Contra Costa County caused traffic disruptions on Wednesday afternoon.
A collision between a big-rig and a van in Contra Costa County caused traffic disruptions on Wednesday afternoon.
DA charges East Bay teacher and track coach with human trafficking, pimping
The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged a Diablo Valley College faculty member and track coach in connection with human trafficking and pimping for allegedly making two women commit crimes of prostitution.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged a Diablo Valley College faculty member and track coach in connection with human trafficking and pimping for allegedly making two women commit crimes of prostitution.
Martinez dealership targeted again after thieves steal 2 luxury cars
Thieves made off with two expensive cars from a Martinez used-car dealership early Tuesday, months after a similar break-in.
Thieves made off with two expensive cars from a Martinez used-car dealership early Tuesday, months after a similar break-in.
Oriental fruit fly quarantine in effect for parts of 2 Bay Area counties
California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a quarantine for an invasive pest identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the Oriental fruit fly for parts of Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, officials announced Tuesday.
California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a quarantine for an invasive pest identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the Oriental fruit fly for parts of Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, officials announced Tuesday.
Oakley man arrested, charged with attempted murder after I-580 freeway shooting
An Oakley man was arrested and charged Thursday after he allegedly shot at a victim during a freeway shooting in June.
An Oakley man was arrested and charged Thursday after he allegedly shot at a victim during a freeway shooting in June.
San Pablo police shoot man experiencing mental health episode
A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting Friday after his wife called authorities for mental health assistance in San Pablo.
A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting Friday after his wife called authorities for mental health assistance in San Pablo.
Home prices may have bottomed out
The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.
The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.
Man dead, woman critically injured in domestic dispute, Oakley police say
A man was shot to death and a woman was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Oakley after an apparent domestic dispute, police said.
A man was shot to death and a woman was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Oakley after an apparent domestic dispute, police said.
Danville residents in the dark about plethora of PG&E outages
Danville residents and town leaders say they're in the dark as to why they've had 41 PG&E power outages just this summer.
Danville residents and town leaders say they're in the dark as to why they've had 41 PG&E power outages just this summer.
I-80 paving project completed ahead of schedule
A road improvement project on Interstate Highway 80 between Contra Costa and Solano Counties that shut down all westbound lanes of traffic beginning on Friday has been completed early, Caltrans said Monday evening.
A road improvement project on Interstate Highway 80 between Contra Costa and Solano Counties that shut down all westbound lanes of traffic beginning on Friday has been completed early, Caltrans said Monday evening.
I-80 paving project through Hercules almost done
A stretch of I-80 near Hercules has been closed on and off for four weekends over the summer, but the project is nearing the end.
A stretch of I-80 near Hercules has been closed on and off for four weekends over the summer, but the project is nearing the end.
Former staff member arrested at Brentwood high school football game
Police in Brentwood arrested a former staff member at a Heritage High School football game Friday evening.
Police in Brentwood arrested a former staff member at a Heritage High School football game Friday evening.
Couples can wed at Mount Diablo Summit
Wedding ceremonies for 16 couples and their guests will be offered at the summit of Mount Diablo on Sept. 8, the Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder's Office said Friday.
Wedding ceremonies for 16 couples and their guests will be offered at the summit of Mount Diablo on Sept. 8, the Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder's Office said Friday.
Partial closure of I-80 for pavement repair impacts travel over Labor Day weekend
Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Pittsburg's only boxing gym makes dreams come true, stays focused on giving back
The action is non-stop inside the Lion's Den Boxing Gym in Pittsburg. For many, it is a daily stop.
The action is non-stop inside the Lion's Den Boxing Gym in Pittsburg. For many, it is a daily stop.
$190K worth of stolen merchandise recovered in El Sobrante
Authorities recovered $190,000 worth of stolen retail merchandise and $24,000 in cash at an El Sobrante residence.
Authorities recovered $190,000 worth of stolen retail merchandise and $24,000 in cash at an El Sobrante residence.



















