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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antioch home damaged by fire possibly caused by fireworks
A married couple and their dogs escaped from their burning Antioch home early Wednesday morning.
A married couple and their dogs escaped from their burning Antioch home early Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.
Brentwood man, girlfriend sentenced to collective 52 years in prison for producing child pornography
A Brentwood couple was sentenced to a combined 52 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of producing child pornography, federal prosecutors announced.
A Brentwood couple was sentenced to a combined 52 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of producing child pornography, federal prosecutors announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police seek woman suspected of robbing two banks within hours in the East Bay
Police were seeking a bank robbery suspect whom they believe hit two banks, one in Brentwood and another in Antioch within about two hours of each other on Monday.
Police were seeking a bank robbery suspect whom they believe hit two banks, one in Brentwood and another in Antioch within about two hours of each other on Monday.
Inland areas could hit the 90s this week, Bay Area firefighters prepare
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
State cannabis control department processing evidence in massive Contra Costa County raid
California's Department of Cannabis Control is processing evidence from a massive crackdown on illegal cannabis operations in Contra Costa County.
California's Department of Cannabis Control is processing evidence from a massive crackdown on illegal cannabis operations in Contra Costa County.
Brentwood police seek help in finding missing 15-year-old runaway
Fifteen-year-old Dulce Avelar went missing on Thursday, according to the Brentwood Police Department.
Fifteen-year-old Dulce Avelar went missing on Thursday, according to the Brentwood Police Department.
4 suspects, including minor, arrested for stealing thousands worth of Legos in San Mateo
Several have been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Legos, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
Several have been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of Legos, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
1 person injured in shooting at Concord motel
Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person at a Concord motel early Saturday.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person at a Concord motel early Saturday.