18-year-old woman shot to death, 6 others injured at Antioch birthday party

A huge weekend birthday party for a teenager in Antioch turned violent when an 18-year-old woman was killed and six others were injured by gunfire. 

Men killed in Solano County plane crash were close friends, families say they lived 'life to the fullest'

Thirty-three-year-old Jesse Buckner and 41-year-old Ben Shreve were close friends with a lot in common. They both grew up in the East Bay, both married their high school sweethearts, and both shared a passion for flying. 

Antioch man on $35M bail in fatal domestic shooting

Bail was set at $35 million for an Antioch man in custody for allegedly shooting a woman he was in a domestic relationship with, said police on Thursday.     

Martinez man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Safeway worker

A Martinez man has been sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a Safeway delivery worker in American Canyon in 2020, the Napa County District Attorney's office said Friday.

Antioch man arrested in 2007 Pittsburg homicide case

Pittsburg police arrested a man Wednesday morning whom they suspect is responsible for a cold-case shooting death 16 years ago.   

Alexis Gabe memorial to be held after remains released to family

A memorial service is scheduled Saturday in Concord for Alexis Gabe after her remains have finally been released to the family.

Antisemitic caller cut off at Walnut Creek City Council meeting

In what seemed to be a coordinated effort, multiple people called the Walnut Creek City Council meeting to spout antisemitic propaganda at the council. One caller was cut off.

Charges dismissed in case of mutilated body, Antioch arson due to racist texting scandal

Contra Costa County's district attorney's office on Wednesday said they are dismissing a case against two suspects accused of mutilating human remains and arson along an Antioch trail last fall. 

Bay Area lawyer's trademark dispute over 'Trump too small' slogan to be heard by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a Bay Area lawyer’s fight to trademark the phrase "Trump too small" in a case that pits the First Amendment against federal trademark law.

Early morning Danville police chase ends in a fiery crash

A seemingly routine traffic stop in Danville early Saturday morning resulted in a police chase with the fleeing vehicle striking another vehicle, rolling onto its roof, and catching fire, police say.

Antioch city council considers rotating mayor system

The city of Antioch is exploring the possibility of changing its city government structure from an election-based system to a rotating mayor model. 

Judge finds Contra Costa County DA overcharged Black defendants in watershed racial-bias ruling

In an unprecedented ruling, a Contra Costa County judge ruled that prosecutors have disproportionately charged Black defendants with sentencing enhancements that unfairly target them for life in prison without parole – at about a 40% greater likelihood than non-Black defendants. 

Motorcyclist fatally thrown off motorcycle in 2-vehicle crash

A motorcycle rider died after colliding into back of a car while traveling eastbound on State Route 4 near Pittsburg on Saturday, said California Highway Patrol officials.   

Update: Hercules man faces felony charges in fatal Pleasant Hill shooting

A Hercules man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Arellano Laredo in Pleasant Hill, announced the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday.   

FBI and EPA investigating particles found in neighborhoods near the Martinez oil refining plant

The Federal Bureau of Investigations is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate dust and ash found covering neighborhoods in Martinez last year after large amounts of the particles were found near the Martinez Refining Company.

FBI and EPA investigating particles found in neighborhoods near the Martinez oil refining plant
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The Federal Bureau of Investigations is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate dust and ash found covering neighborhoods in Martinez last year after large amounts of the particles were found near the Martinez Refining Company.

San Joaquin Co. Sheriff seeks potential Bay Area victims of prolific burglary scheme

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate potential victims of a prolific theft operation involving a suspect and a pawn shop in Richmond.