Players want more than one public soccer field in Richmond

Young soccer players and their families are calling on the city of Richmond to create more areas where they can play.

Thief in San Ramon steals $11K in items set aside for foster kids

A thief broke into a San Ramon storage unit and stole items that had been earmarked for foster children in the East Bay.

Health department says Martinez refinery delayed notification of 'coke dust' release by nearly two hours

Health officials said there was a nearly two-hour delay from when the refinery first noticed the release of the material at 8:30 a.m. and when they notified the health department through a community warning system at 10:20 a.m.

Man dies of possible overdose on BART train

A man died Monday after an apparent drug overdose on a BART train at the Concord Station, according to the transit agency.

Two die in head-on crash near Brentwood: CHP

Two people died in a head-on crash early Monday morning south of Brentwood, which affected traffic for hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Cache of weapons found after deadly shooting by Richmond police

Richmond police released body-camera video Friday showing what led up to a deadly confrontation in normally quiet Point Richmond - and the discovery of a cache of weapons.

Ex-Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy placed on decertification list for sexual assault

A former Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputy was placed on the state's decertification list last month on accusations of sexual assault for what happened on a Livermore couch. 

Orinda man injured after sheriff's pursuit of stolen car in Caldecott Tunnel

An Orinda man is speaking out after his car was one of three that were hit during a chase by Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies through the Caldecott Tunnel.

Illegal fireworks likely sparked dozens of East Bay fires

Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.

East Bay city celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks alternative — a drone show

The first ever drone show to celebrate the holiday in Brentwood drew a huge turnout. Organizers estimated that 15,000 people came to enjoy the festivities.  Many said the drone show was a new and exciting experience. 

Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek

Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night. 

An East Bay 3rd of July celebration ends

A part of Richmond's July 3rd fireworks tradition is coming to an end this year as the venue is being taken over by a pickleball business.

2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue

Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.

1 person killed, another seriously injured in crash in Concord

One person died and another suffered major injuries in a solo-vehicle crash on state Highway 242 in Concord early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend

The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.

Concord High School keeps 'Minutemen' mascot despite controversy

After some deliberation, Concord High School will keep its controversial mascot, the “Minutemen,” despite facing criticism from students and parents who find it offensive.

Richmond police fatally shoot armed man while serving search warrant

Richmond police officers shot and killed a man they say was armed inside a home in Point Richmond Wednesday morning while serving a search warrant. The officers have been placed on administrative leave.