Boy taken off life support following Hercules crash that killed mother, injured twin

A young boy who was critically wounded in a Hercules crash that also injured his twin brother and left his mother dead was taken off life support Monday, the family said.

Antioch man charged with killing of unborn baby in attack on pregnant woman, 2 kids

A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Mom dies, 2 boys injured after Hercules police chase stolen car suspect

A man was arrested Thursday following a fatal collision in Hercules that left a mother dead and her two children injured. The suspect was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when he crashed into the woman's car.

Concord residents say dangerous trees need to be trimmed but can't afford the cost

What looks like a disaster zone is really the front yard of Maria Vishnevetskaya's Concord home. When the wind whipped up Tuesday, seven giant eucalyptus trees in the yard toppled.

Well-loved 79-year-old attorney killed by fallen tree in Walnut Creek

A son and daughter are in shock one day after their father was killed in the powerful storm that ripped through the Bay Area on Tuesday, taking a tree down and crushing the car he was riding in. 

Professional Richmond basketball player is Bay Area legend

Jovan Harris of Richmond is one of the few thousand pro athletes from the United States who has earned a living dribbling a basketball. "Since I was a kid, I just wanted to hoop," he said.

Antioch crash kills 1, critically injures 2

A man died, and two passengers were critically injured after two trucks collided at an intersection Friday evening, Antioch police said.

Pregnant woman, 2 children stabbed in Antioch

Two children and a pregnant woman were stabbed Saturday afternoon in Antioch, police said.

Teen shot, arrested after suspected drug deal gone bad

A teenager who was shot and another minor have been arrested for their alleged role in a violent drug deal in Oakley, according to city officials.

Oakley to honor memory of Alexis Gabe

The city of Oakley will honor Alexis Gabe on Friday on what would have been her 25th birthday.

Couple arrested by Pittsburg police for fatal hit-and-run of 17-year old

Pittsburg police on Wednesday announced a couple was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a 17-year-old pedestrian earlier this month. 

Antioch city manager placed on leave after calling out sick

The city manager of Antioch was placed on leave Tuesday night during a closed door council meeting. Cornelius “Con” Johnson said he wasn't included in the meeting and is shocked by the decision.

Strong winds take down trees, flip over planes in Concord

Dangerous winds in the East Bay knocked out power and took down trees, which fell on buildings. The winds even flipped over small aircraft in Concord.

Brentwood police, suspect engage in apartment shootout

A 30-year-old man from Long Beach and a woman he had possibly held hostage were injured after a Sunday night shootout with Brentwood police at an apartment complex, police said.