Mother robbed in Concord parking lot while taking child out of car seat
A mother was robbed on Friday afternoon while removing her child from a car seat in the parking lot of a Concord shopping center, police said.
A mother was robbed on Friday afternoon while removing her child from a car seat in the parking lot of a Concord shopping center, police said.
Missing black teen with autism in Brentwood found safe
Brentwood police officers are actively searching for Tosan Bemigho, a missing black 15-year-old who has autism.
Brentwood police officers are actively searching for Tosan Bemigho, a missing black 15-year-old who has autism.
Toxic 'coke dust' released from Martinez Refining Company
Coke dust, a petroleum refining byproduct, was released Saturday evening from the Martinez Refining Company's facility, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced.
Coke dust, a petroleum refining byproduct, was released Saturday evening from the Martinez Refining Company's facility, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopens after standoff ends, person rescued
All eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopened just after 7 a.m. Saturday after a standoff with someone experiencing a mental health emergency ended, authorities say.
All eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopened just after 7 a.m. Saturday after a standoff with someone experiencing a mental health emergency ended, authorities say.
'Barbenheimer' a big deal at the box office
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
It was a sea of pink dresses, purses, sparkles, and tutus at the Barbie movie in Walnut Creek.
Outgoing Antioch police chief won't testify in trial over racist text scandal
The courtroom was packed Friday as officers from the Antioch Police Department prepared to testify about racist text messages uncovered during an ongoing investigation.
The courtroom was packed Friday as officers from the Antioch Police Department prepared to testify about racist text messages uncovered during an ongoing investigation.
A California court will consider an anti-discrimination law in a hearing over Antioch officers’ racist texts
A judge was expected on Friday to consider whether Antioch police officers who exchanged racist text messages violated a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system.
A judge was expected on Friday to consider whether Antioch police officers who exchanged racist text messages violated a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system.
Richmond soccer clubs invite kids to kick off start to the Women's World Cup
The Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s girl power initiative joined the weekly health and nutrition event, to embrace girl power, and literally kick off the start of the Women’s World Cup.
The Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s girl power initiative joined the weekly health and nutrition event, to embrace girl power, and literally kick off the start of the Women’s World Cup.
Antioch police chief's abrupt retirement raises community concerns over troubled department's future
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford announced his last day is August 11. He is the second city official to depart in recent weeks. Ford's retirement has community groups worried that a lack of leadership will worsen problems that have plagued the department for years.
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford announced his last day is August 11. He is the second city official to depart in recent weeks. Ford's retirement has community groups worried that a lack of leadership will worsen problems that have plagued the department for years.
Getting around the I-80 closure during 7-week period
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Contra Costa County Sheriff's report shows Black people disproportionately booked into jail
More than 31 percent of people booked into Contra Costa County jails from April to June of this year were Black, despite the latest U.S. Census numbers finding that African Americans make up only 9.5 percent of the county's population.
More than 31 percent of people booked into Contra Costa County jails from April to June of this year were Black, despite the latest U.S. Census numbers finding that African Americans make up only 9.5 percent of the county's population.
Antioch police chief announces retirement from department
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
Major closures coming to Interstate 80 over a 7-week period
Starting Friday night and every other weekend thereafter, Caltrans will be closing either the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County near the Carquinez Bridge.
Starting Friday night and every other weekend thereafter, Caltrans will be closing either the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County near the Carquinez Bridge.
5 Antioch officers will skip hearing about department racism: report
Five of 15 Antioch police officers won't be showing up at a court hearing Friday to discuss racism and alleged crimes within the department because the city said they are out on medical leave and can't attend, according to the Bay Area News Group.
Five of 15 Antioch police officers won't be showing up at a court hearing Friday to discuss racism and alleged crimes within the department because the city said they are out on medical leave and can't attend, according to the Bay Area News Group.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path still underutilized as test run nears end
A four-year program set to conclude in November will determine the worthiness of a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area.
A four-year program set to conclude in November will determine the worthiness of a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area.
Alleged drunk driver arrested for fatal crash in Contra Costa County
An alleged drunk driver was arrested for a fatal crash on Byron Highway in Contra Costa County that killed a passenger, announced the California Highway Patrol on Sunday morning.
An alleged drunk driver was arrested for a fatal crash on Byron Highway in Contra Costa County that killed a passenger, announced the California Highway Patrol on Sunday morning.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
Teenager dies, man injured in botched robbery, Brentwood police say
Two people were shot, one fatally, in Brentwood Friday night during a botched robbery.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in Brentwood Friday night during a botched robbery.
1 dead, 1 injured in Pittsburg shooting, police say
One man died and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening in Pittsburg.
One man died and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening in Pittsburg.
East Bay pools expected to be packed this weekend amid soaring heat
Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park in San Ramon was packed Friday as temperatures soared. Hundreds are expected to dive in this weekend to beat the heat.
Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park in San Ramon was packed Friday as temperatures soared. Hundreds are expected to dive in this weekend to beat the heat.