One dead, one injured in Antioch shooting Thursday night
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Police found one person dead and another injured late Thursday night in Antioch on Delta Fair Blvd near the Somersville Towne Center.

CHP rescues man stranded in San Joaquin river at night

A man was rescued from a dock floating in the San Joaquin River Tuesday night after being stranded, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Mountain biker sustains life-threatening injuries on Walnut Creek trail

A mountain biker is in the hospital after crashing at Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek Sunday. The cyclist was flown to John Muir Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

EBMUD hosts 100th anniversary celebration for the community

Over 2,500 people turned out to learn more about how East Bay Mud keeps water flowing to two counties in the Bay Area and to celebrate decades of providing fresh water locally.

Brawl at Contra Costa County Fair leads to chaperone policy

Videos posted on social media show how chaos erupted at the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch Saturday. There were huge brawls involving young people who appear to be teenagers. People are seen screaming, throwing punches, and pulling hair. 

UniverSoul Circus returns to Bay Area under the big top

The long-running UniverSoul Circus is back in the Bay Area. Under the big top in Richmond, fans will enjoy performances that include horseback riders, dancers, acrobats, motorcycle stunts, and more.

North entrance to Mt. Diablo State Park closed through mid-fall

The North Gate Road and entrance to Mount Diablo State Park will close beginning Friday because of construction that will last through the summer.

Protesters demand Antioch cops in racist text scandal be fired

Marching and chanting, more than 100 demonstrators took to the steps of the Contra Costa County courthouse in Martinez on Friday, demanding officers involved in a racist texting scandal be fired.

1 dead in 3-car crash on Highway 4 near Concord

A 31-year-old man died in a three-car crash Thursday evening on state Highway 4 near Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

Vigil held in honor of Antioch crash victims

It was an emotional goodbye to three people who were killed in a car crash in Antioch. Family members have identified them as 45-year-old Ramell Jenkins, his wife Misty Green, and 25-year-old Brandon Compton. 

Concord man stabs, kills roommate during argument Wednesday

Concord police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing his roommate to death Wednesday afternoon.   

Joyful night: East Bay Black students awarded for academic excellence

It was a joyful night when proud parents came to watch the first Black student academic excellence award night at Concord High.

Contra Costa County Health lifts health advisory from mercury spill

Contra Costa County has lifted a health advisory for downtown Martinez, eight days after a mercury spill was discovered near the Amtrak station.

'I was helpless:' 3 die in Antioch high-speed crash

Two men and one woman died in Antioch when their speeding car crashed into another car and then a tree, police said.

Martinez Amtrak station to remain closed through the weekend as mercury spill cleanup continues

Health officials in Contra Costa County say they are making progress on a hazardous substance spill in Martinez, but that the downtown Amtrak station will remain closed through the weekend as cleanup continues. 

Cars catch fire in Antioch BART parking lot due to alleged gas thief

A person allegedly stealing gasoline at a BART parking lot in Antioch started a fire that burned six cars according to fire officials.

DA will not file charges after man says he was brutally attacked in Danville Costco

The Contra Costa County District Attorney on Wednesday said no charges will be filed after a man said he was brutally attacked in the parking lot of a Costco in Danville.