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.
Teenager dies after crashing dirt bike in Pittsburg
A teenager riding his dirt bike has died after being involved in a collision in Pittsburg Friday, police say. He was 15.
A teenager riding his dirt bike has died after being involved in a collision in Pittsburg Friday, police say. He was 15.
Family of former Army translator living in fear after he is gunned down at work in Pittsburg
It's been a week since Abdul Raouf Shirzad was gunned down at the Pittsburg convenience store where he worked. Since then, his wife and five small children have hardly slept and they don't want to show their faces.
It's been a week since Abdul Raouf Shirzad was gunned down at the Pittsburg convenience store where he worked. Since then, his wife and five small children have hardly slept and they don't want to show their faces.
Antioch mayor says city will pay 'excessive amount' amid police officer scandal
Antioch's mayor on Thursday would not discuss the specifics of any additional officers being placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation, but he did say that he planned to call a special meeting with the police chief so that the community could ask some tough questions.
Antioch's mayor on Thursday would not discuss the specifics of any additional officers being placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation, but he did say that he planned to call a special meeting with the police chief so that the community could ask some tough questions.
Pedestrian killed on Highway 4 in Brentwood
A person was killed on Thursday by a driver on Highway 4 in Brentwood, the California Highway Patrol said.
A person was killed on Thursday by a driver on Highway 4 in Brentwood, the California Highway Patrol said.
20-year-old faces murder charges following Hercules pursuit that killed mother, 6-year-old twin
A 20-year-old Vallejo man faces murder charges following a fatal police pursuit that killed a mother and one of her 6-year-old twin boys.
A 20-year-old Vallejo man faces murder charges following a fatal police pursuit that killed a mother and one of her 6-year-old twin boys.
East Bay MUD says reservoirs are 88% full, will ease drought restrictions
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.