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.
20-year-old pregnant Antioch woman dies after being thrown from car
A 20-year-old pregnant woman died after being thrown 50 feet from the car she was riding in.
A 20-year-old pregnant woman died after being thrown 50 feet from the car she was riding in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.