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.
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.