CHP arrest driver after 20-mile chase into Lafayette

The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday arrested a driver after a 20-mile chase into Lafayette, which ended in a crash.

Young mom shot to death in Rodeo identified by coroner

A 28-year-old woman was identified as the victim shot to death in Rodeo over the weekend, the coroner's office said Tuesday.

Walnut Creek orders bar to close early

Walnut Creek is ordering a bar with a recent history of disturbances to close two hours early each night. 

Young mom killed in Rodeo shooting, neighbors say

The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death that happened in Rodeo on Saturday evening, which neighbors say took the life of a young mother.

Concord City Council selects developer for former Navy site

In a special session on Saturday, Concord City Council selected a new developer for the former site of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

Concord City Council selects developer for former Navy site
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In a special session on Saturday, Concord City Council selected a new developer for the former site of the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

Antioch police officers avoid testifying about racism despite Racial Justice Act violation

A judge ruled officers who exchanged racist text messages about suspects in two alleged gang-related shootings in 2021 would not need to take the stand to answer questions about racism in the department.

Authorities name Martinez cops who fatally shot unarmed man near dispensary

Authorities have identified four Martinez police officers and the unarmed man they shot and killed last week while responding to a reported burglary at a cannabis dispensary.

Police car crashes into Orinda Wells Fargo building

An Orinda police officer was released from the hospital after he crashed his patrol cruiser into a Wells Fargo Bank.

Man shot and killed by Martinez police while fleeing, attorney says

A man was shot and killed, and his brother was wounded, when Martinez police opened fire at their fleeing car outside a cannabis dispensary, the family's attorney said Thursday.

24-year-old Vallejo man, 5 others arrested after freeway shooting

Authorities announced the arrest of a 24-year-old Vallejo man in connection with a freeway shooting and five others police say are connected to several robberies and stolen cars.

2 children in East Bay nearly drown in pools, prompting calls for water safety

Two children had to be resuscitated after scares in Bay Area pools, both experiences are reminders of how important it is for adults to closely keep an eye on young people who don't know how to swim. 

3 shot during chaotic chase in East Bay

Three people were hurt after their vehicle was shot at and chased from Richmond to El Cerrito, ultimately leading to a collision, according to police.

Vegetation fire breaks out in Port Costa

Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire in Port Costa Tuesday, fire officials said.

Antioch man guilty in theft ring that stole $95,565 in lottery tickets

A 32-year-old Antioch man has admitted running a theft ring that made off with $95,565 in California State Lottery tickets and collected $59,105 in prize money, prosecutors say.   

Prosecutors bring ticket-fixing charges against East Bay cops

Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said Friday.