Civil Orinda gang-rape case against Diddy, entourage appears to be falling apart

The Orinda-based civil gang-rape allegations lodged against Sean "Diddy" Combs appear to be falling apart – and now, allegations are being lobbed against the woman and her lawyer who filed the original suit, according to court documents filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California.

3,000 West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, staff to go on strike

About 3,000 teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District went on strike Thursday, with members of two unions expected to picket as contract negotiations with the district remain at a standstill.

Bay Area women complete 7 international marathons in 7 days

Two women from the Bay Area just finished the Great World Race, a series of marathons in all seven continents in seven consecutive days.

Teachers in West Contra Costa Costa Unified plan to strike

About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.

Chevron fined $900K for failing to monitor air pollution levels in Richmond

Chevron has been fined nearly $1 million after regulators found it failed to properly monitor air pollution levels in Richmond, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced on Tuesday. 

Trump administration fires at least 15 immigration judges in Bay Area

A total of 15 immigration judges have been fired in the Bay Area since President Trump took office, and nearly 100 across the country.

Former Antioch police officer sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison

A former Antioch police officer was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in federal prison for his role in a wide-ranging law enforcement corruption scandal that led to the convictions of 14 former officers from Antioch and Pittsburg.

Walnut Creek burglaries at 2 shopping centers

A string of overnight burglaries in Walnut Creek has hit several longtime neighborhood businesses, prompting owners to plead for community support as police investigate.

List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area

For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.

Antioch neighborhood shut down after arrest leads to hazmat discovery

An Antioch neighborhood was shut down for hours on Tuesday after illegal fireworks and chemicals were found inside a home during the arrest of a 32-year-old man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Woman arrested in shooting of 17-year-old in San Ramon

Xiaojie Zhang, 40, was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in the shooting of a 17-year-old in San Ramon.

Suspected arsonist still on the loose in Richmond

Six days after a fire threatened multiple families at a property in Richmond, a detective is working to identify the individual who started the blaze.

Martinez mom accused of fatally stabbing 19-year-old daughter

A 36-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 19-year-old daughter during a fight at an apartment complex in Martinez, police said.

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake shakes East Bay near San Ramon

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.3 earthquake southeast of San Ramon at 10:47 p.m. on Monday night.