DA to review criminal cases linked to Antioch cops in texting scandal
Criminal cases linked to Antioch police officers named recently in a racist text messaging scandal will be reviewed by the Contra Costa County authorities.
Criminal cases linked to Antioch police officers named recently in a racist text messaging scandal will be reviewed by the Contra Costa County authorities.
Antioch police text scandal: officer boasts about hurting suspects
An Antioch police officer bragged about his use of brutal force during the takedown of two Black men, according to the latest batch of text messages released from an investigation into misconduct permeating the Antioch Police Department.
An Antioch police officer bragged about his use of brutal force during the takedown of two Black men, according to the latest batch of text messages released from an investigation into misconduct permeating the Antioch Police Department.
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, for the second time in five years
David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years.
David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years.
Diablo Road reopens after weeks-long repair project
Danville officials said Sunday that Diablo Road has been re-opened, after a long closure to repair winter storm-related damage.
Danville officials said Sunday that Diablo Road has been re-opened, after a long closure to repair winter storm-related damage.
SUV crashes into Carquinez Bridge toll plaza, medic unable to locate patient
An SUV crashed into the toll plaza on the Carquinez Bridge Friday night, but the medical response was canceled when a patient could not be located, officials say.
An SUV crashed into the toll plaza on the Carquinez Bridge Friday night, but the medical response was canceled when a patient could not be located, officials say.
CoCo County public defender calls for all cases involving alleged racist cops be dismissed
The Contra Costa County public defender is calling on District Attorney Diana Becton to dismiss all pending cases and to release all incarcerated individuals whose cases involve the Antioch Police Department officers caught up in the latest racist text messaging scandal.
The Contra Costa County public defender is calling on District Attorney Diana Becton to dismiss all pending cases and to release all incarcerated individuals whose cases involve the Antioch Police Department officers caught up in the latest racist text messaging scandal.
Contra Costa County DA releases report detailing racist, homophobic texts from Antioch police officers
A joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office released a report on Thursday detailing dozens of incidents of racist, homophobic, sexist and derogatory text messages involving 14 Antioch Police Department officers.
A joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office released a report on Thursday detailing dozens of incidents of racist, homophobic, sexist and derogatory text messages involving 14 Antioch Police Department officers.
'You want to go? Let's go!' Antioch mayor shouts during meeting on police racist texting scandal
A racist texting scandal embroiling the Antioch Police Department prompted outrage at Tuesday’s City Council meeting from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who shouted at a speaker during public comment.
A racist texting scandal embroiling the Antioch Police Department prompted outrage at Tuesday’s City Council meeting from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who shouted at a speaker during public comment.
Cherry blossoms in bloom, parade returns to Japantown: Arts & culture events
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.
Health department responds to flaring incident at refinery in Rodeo
Fire officials in the East Bay are reporting a flaring event at the Phillips 66 refinery in Rodeo Tuesday afternoon.
Fire officials in the East Bay are reporting a flaring event at the Phillips 66 refinery in Rodeo Tuesday afternoon.
Antioch leaders to review current system of overseeing police department
The Antioch City Council will meet on Tuesday to review the current system of overseeing the police department.
The Antioch City Council will meet on Tuesday to review the current system of overseeing the police department.
Antioch mayor wants investigation into police department after racist texts emerge
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe condemned 17 Antioch police officers, including the president of the city's police union, who had been recently identified for allegedly sending racist texts to each other.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe condemned 17 Antioch police officers, including the president of the city's police union, who had been recently identified for allegedly sending racist texts to each other.
Dog fatally beaten, stabbed and found in garbage can in Hercules
Fia Loa, from Sacramento, shared videos of playing with her dog Gemini, who she said had raised him since he was a puppy.
Fia Loa, from Sacramento, shared videos of playing with her dog Gemini, who she said had raised him since he was a puppy.
CHP officer injured by alleged DUI driver
A California Highway Patrol officer was injured by a suspected DUI driver during an enforcement stop on State Route 242 on Saturday night, said authorities
A California Highway Patrol officer was injured by a suspected DUI driver during an enforcement stop on State Route 242 on Saturday night, said authorities
Richmond community garden featuring developmentally disabled artists' work vandalized
NIAD Art Center in Richmond is a progressive art studio for low-income adult artists with developmental disabilities. This week, a community garden on the corner of Macdonald Avenue and Harbour Way featuring work from their artists, was vandalized.
NIAD Art Center in Richmond is a progressive art studio for low-income adult artists with developmental disabilities. This week, a community garden on the corner of Macdonald Avenue and Harbour Way featuring work from their artists, was vandalized.
Judge rules on disclosing alleged racist texts and memes by Antioch police
A Contra Costa County judge has ruled that racist text messages, allegedly sent by members of the Antioch Police Department, and that are related to a felony case, will be disclosed to the defense.
A Contra Costa County judge has ruled that racist text messages, allegedly sent by members of the Antioch Police Department, and that are related to a felony case, will be disclosed to the defense.
Remaining suspect in Pittsburg homicide arrested in Modesto
A man suspected of a Pittsburg homicide was tracked by detectives and arrested Wednesday in Modesto, police say.
A man suspected of a Pittsburg homicide was tracked by detectives and arrested Wednesday in Modesto, police say.
Man shot and killed at Pleasant Hill sports bar identified
The man shot and killed at a sports bar in Pleasant Hill early Monday has been identified as Oscar Laredo Arellano, 37, of Concord.
The man shot and killed at a sports bar in Pleasant Hill early Monday has been identified as Oscar Laredo Arellano, 37, of Concord.
Smash and grab at East Bay jewelry store, suspects at large
An East Bay jewelry store was robbed Friday evening, police said.
An East Bay jewelry store was robbed Friday evening, police said.
Man killed outside Pleasant Hill bar
A 37-year-old Concord man was killed outside a Pleasant Hill bar early Monday; he was shot in the parking lot, stemming from a dispute inside.
A 37-year-old Concord man was killed outside a Pleasant Hill bar early Monday; he was shot in the parking lot, stemming from a dispute inside.