Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
1 dead in 2-car crash on Highway 4 late Wednesday
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Mercury spill cleanup in Martinez could take days
The ongoing mercury spill discovered days ago in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot continued to disrupt surrounding areas Wednesday as crews worked to remove every spec of the toxic chemical.
The ongoing mercury spill discovered days ago in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot continued to disrupt surrounding areas Wednesday as crews worked to remove every spec of the toxic chemical.
'We're moving in:' State AG Rob Bonta launches civil rights investigation in Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the scandal-scarred Antioch Police Department.
Garbage truck spread waste from Martinez mercury spill, residents advised to avoid walking parts of downtown
Contamination from the mercury spill discovered in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot on Monday is wider than initially believed, according to Contra Costa County health officials. A garbage truck inadvertently spread the hazardous waste.
Contamination from the mercury spill discovered in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot on Monday is wider than initially believed, according to Contra Costa County health officials. A garbage truck inadvertently spread the hazardous waste.
Source of mercury spill in Martinez Amtrak parking lot still a mystery
The Amtrak station in Martinez remains partially closed as Contra Costa County health officials investigate a hazardous materials spill involving mercury in the parking lot.
The Amtrak station in Martinez remains partially closed as Contra Costa County health officials investigate a hazardous materials spill involving mercury in the parking lot.
Danville man says he was attacked over a parking spot
Craig Blackburn of Danville said he was viciously attacked in a Costco parking lot Sunday during an argument over a parking spot. “I’m feeling like I got run over by a steamroller. My whole body is sore," he said.
Craig Blackburn of Danville said he was viciously attacked in a Costco parking lot Sunday during an argument over a parking spot. “I’m feeling like I got run over by a steamroller. My whole body is sore," he said.
Danville man says he was attacked over a parking spot
Craig Blackburn of Danville said he was viciously attacked in a Costco parking lot Sunday during an argument over a parking spot. ?I?m feeling like I got run over by a steamroller. My whole body is sore,? he said.
Craig Blackburn of Danville said he was viciously attacked in a Costco parking lot Sunday during an argument over a parking spot. ?I?m feeling like I got run over by a steamroller. My whole body is sore,? he said.
Widow of slain Antioch man speaks out
An Antioch family demands answers after a 31-year-old married father of two was fatally shot while buying pizza for his family.
An Antioch family demands answers after a 31-year-old married father of two was fatally shot while buying pizza for his family.
Antioch names new crisis response team for Angelo Quinto
The city of Antioch on Monday launched a new non-police crisis response team named after Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
The city of Antioch on Monday launched a new non-police crisis response team named after Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
Former Richmond police sergeant faces probation for drunkenly firing shots in hotel
A former Richmond Police Department sergeant was sentenced to two years' felony probation on Monday for discharging a firearm multiple times at a San Francisco hotel in 2017 and violating a deferred judgment ruling stemming from the case, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
A former Richmond Police Department sergeant was sentenced to two years' felony probation on Monday for discharging a firearm multiple times at a San Francisco hotel in 2017 and violating a deferred judgment ruling stemming from the case, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Suspect missing from Walnut Creek bank robbery: Police
Police are investigating a bank robbery in Walnut Creek Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a bank robbery in Walnut Creek Saturday morning.
'It’s a disturbing situation.' Antioch police chief responds to racist texting scandal, officer shortage
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with a few dozen officers on leave amid a racist text messaging scandal and far fewer officers on patrol. Currently, 38 officers are on administrative leave and just 34 are actively patrolling the streets, Ford said.
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with a few dozen officers on leave amid a racist text messaging scandal and far fewer officers on patrol. Currently, 38 officers are on administrative leave and just 34 are actively patrolling the streets, Ford said.
'It?s a disturbing situation.' Antioch police chief responds to racist texting scandal, officer shortage
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with over three dozen officers on leave due to various scandals and a community up in arms over the department's disturbing problems.
Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford faces an uphill battle with over three dozen officers on leave due to various scandals and a community up in arms over the department's disturbing problems.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of former East Bay high school athlete
A suspect was arrested Wednesday in the killing of a former high school athlete in El Cerrito last month.
A suspect was arrested Wednesday in the killing of a former high school athlete in El Cerrito last month.
Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in California lottery
A formerly homeless woman just won $5 million playing the California Lottery in Pittsburg.
A formerly homeless woman just won $5 million playing the California Lottery in Pittsburg.
31-year-old man shot and killed in Antioch, police say
A 31-year-old man died after being shot while driving in Antioch Monday night. The victim crashed at a convenience store parking lot, officials said.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot while driving in Antioch Monday night. The victim crashed at a convenience store parking lot, officials said.
Antioch native Isaiah Foskey drafted by the New Orleans Saints
Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.
Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.
State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license
Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.
Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.