DA: No charges for Antioch police following 'multiple' Taser deployments, in-custody death

The Contra Costa County District Attorney on Friday announced that prosecutors would not charge Antioch police officers following the in-custody death of a man who was restrained and Tased by officers several times during an encounter with a Lyft driver. 

Police safely locate missing Brentwood teen

Brentwood police reported Monday that 17-year-old London Clay was found safe and thanked those spreading awareness of his disappearance.

2 men arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle, tools from cemetery

Antioch police arrested two men for allegedly breaking into Oak View Cemetery overnight and stealing a utility vehicle and tools. 

Raw sewage source of 'chemical spill' off Hwy 4 near Antioch, traffic impacted

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is responding to what they called a "chemical spill" at the westbound Sommersville Road exit ramp from Highway 4 just west of Antioch Wednesday afternoon. The spill actually turned out to be raw sewage. 

Downed trees cause road closures in Walnut Creek, Danville

Strong winds overnight brought down power lines and trees, blocking major roadways on Tuesday in the East Bay.

Neighbors worry strong winds will topple more trees

Gosha Kuratzyk of Concord said Saturday night’s howling winds had her dogs barking nonstop, and sent trees toppling over in her neighborhood. 

Car collision kills 1, severely injures another in Orinda

A man has died, and a woman is suffering from life-threatening injuries after their car crashed into a tree near Orinda, officials said.

Missing Concord teen found dead near highway: Police
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Concord police publicly confirmed the body discovered on the side of Highway 4 Saturday afternoon to be missing teenager Damond Lazenby Jr.

Missing Concord teen found dead near highway: Police

Concord police publicly confirmed the body discovered on the side of Highway 4 Saturday afternoon is Damond Lazenby Jr., the teenager who has been missing for over a week.

A family searches for  East Bay 19-year-old missing since New Year's Day

A mother in the East Bay is asking for help in finding her missing teenage son. She said she spoke with him shortly before he vanished in Concord.

Antioch woman charged with felony murder in shooting death of neighbor

Serico Justice of Antioch, who is accused of killing her next-door neighbor, has been charged with felony murder and placed on a $2 million bond. 

Man incarcerated in Martinez jail tests positive for COVID, dies

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff has announced an in-custody death that occurred at the Martinez Detention Facility. 

Family, friends plead for help in locating missing East Bay teen

Family and friends of an East Bay teen have launched a desperate search after the 19-year-old disappeared early New Year’s Day under concerning circumstances.