Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
City of Antioch and police department sued over alleged excessive force by activist
A local activist and radio reporter has sued the Antioch Police Department for allegedly using excessive force against him while he tried stopping officers for doing the same to someone else during a 2021 protest.
A local activist and radio reporter has sued the Antioch Police Department for allegedly using excessive force against him while he tried stopping officers for doing the same to someone else during a 2021 protest.
Pleasant Hill police search for man who discarded firework that injured teen
A 14-year-old student was seriously injured a few weeks ago when an illegal firework he found on a middle school campus exploded in his hand, according to Pleasant Hill police. Officials are looking for the man who allegedly left the firework at the school.
A 14-year-old student was seriously injured a few weeks ago when an illegal firework he found on a middle school campus exploded in his hand, according to Pleasant Hill police. Officials are looking for the man who allegedly left the firework at the school.
Man whose case was dismissed after he spent 15 months in jail joining lawsuit against Antioch police
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
Walnut Creek student arrested for allegedly stabbing another student
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
Couple suing beleaguered Antioch PD after violent arrest
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.
Former high school athlete was teen killed in El Cerrito shooting
El Cerrito police are investigating a shooting that killed an 18-year-old from Oakland on Sunday.
El Cerrito police are investigating a shooting that killed an 18-year-old from Oakland on Sunday.
Concord school transforms into 'Wonderland' for Pride Prom
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
Concord High School turned into "Wonderland" Saturday for the second annual Pride Prom in Contra Costa County.
$100,000 in jewelry reported stolen in armed robbery
Police are investigating a report that three armed men took $100,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex watch, from a victim in a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage Friday night.
Police are investigating a report that three armed men took $100,000 in jewelry, including a Rolex watch, from a victim in a downtown Walnut Creek parking garage Friday night.
Congressmen want US Attorney General to investigate Antioch police
U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Antioch Police Department.
U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) and John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) have asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Antioch Police Department.
Lawsuit seeks federal oversight of Antioch police alleging racism and bigotry
In a federal lawsuit eerily similar to one filed 20 years ago in Oakland, civil rights attorney John Burris says the police department in Antioch – 35 miles away – is rife with bigotry, racism, lies and unconstitutional force.
In a federal lawsuit eerily similar to one filed 20 years ago in Oakland, civil rights attorney John Burris says the police department in Antioch – 35 miles away – is rife with bigotry, racism, lies and unconstitutional force.
Antioch police racist texting scandal: Civil rights attorney John Burris preparing federal lawsuit
Victims of the Antioch Police Department racist texting scandal are taking action in the form of a federal lawsuit. Last week, a report by the FBI and the Contra Costa County D.A. revealed a pattern of racist and abusive messages.
Victims of the Antioch Police Department racist texting scandal are taking action in the form of a federal lawsuit. Last week, a report by the FBI and the Contra Costa County D.A. revealed a pattern of racist and abusive messages.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake felt near Antioch
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Antioch Wednesday evening.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Antioch Wednesday evening.
Ongoing threats against Antioch city officials amid police department scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said death threats and racist remarks against him and other Black city leaders have escalated following the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office release of two bombshell reports that show rampant racist, sexist and other derogatory comments sent by Antioch police officers.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said death threats and racist remarks against him and other Black city leaders have escalated following the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office release of two bombshell reports that show rampant racist, sexist and other derogatory comments sent by Antioch police officers.
Antioch Police Department’s text message scandal: here's what to know
This is what we know so far about the Antioch Police Department racist text messaging scandal.
This is what we know so far about the Antioch Police Department racist text messaging scandal.
77-year-old Bay Area nurse competes in her 37th straight Boston Marathon, extending her record streak
A 77-year-old Bay Area woman made her definitive mark in the storied Boston Marathon on Monday, crossing the finish line for the 37th consecutive time-- more than any other woman in the history of the prestigious, world renowned road racing event.
A 77-year-old Bay Area woman made her definitive mark in the storied Boston Marathon on Monday, crossing the finish line for the 37th consecutive time-- more than any other woman in the history of the prestigious, world renowned road racing event.
Rev. Al Sharpton calls on US Attorney General to keep Antioch mayor safe
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on the U.S. Attorney General to provide protection for the mayor of Antioch.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on the U.S. Attorney General to provide protection for the mayor of Antioch.
Antioch residents demand overhaul of police department after racist text scandal
Residents of Antioch expressed frustration at a packed city council meeting Tuesday night, after the release of racist text messages sent by more than a dozen of its police officers. Dozens of people spoke and all demanded change over three hours.
Residents of Antioch expressed frustration at a packed city council meeting Tuesday night, after the release of racist text messages sent by more than a dozen of its police officers. Dozens of people spoke and all demanded change over three hours.
Antioch residents call for an audit of the police department as the ongoing racist text messaging scandal continues
Antioch residents took to the streets and packed the chambers for a City Council meeting to demands an audit of the police department that is currently embroiled in a racist text messaging scandal.
Antioch residents took to the streets and packed the chambers for a City Council meeting to demands an audit of the police department that is currently embroiled in a racist text messaging scandal.
Community rallies to demand accountability in Antioch police racist text scandal
Community members marched and rallied outside police headquarters to demand reforms to the city's police department following reports released by the Contra Costa County District Attorney revealing racist text messages sent by more than a dozen officers.
Community members marched and rallied outside police headquarters to demand reforms to the city's police department following reports released by the Contra Costa County District Attorney revealing racist text messages sent by more than a dozen officers.