Police: 2-year-old overdoses on fentanyl, father arrested

An Antioch man has been arrested on felony child endangerment charges, after his 2-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl, police said.

2 East Bay businesses burglarized but keeping doors open

Burglars hit two East Bay businesses, Clayton Valley Dance Academy and Cali Kid Coral, in Concord. But the owners are refusing to let this setback stop them from opening their doors.

Super Saturday for Bay Area retailers

Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.

16-year-old killed at park in morning Antioch shooting
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A male juvenile is dead from gunshot injuries sustained at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, officials said.

16-year-old killed at Antioch park

A male juvenile is dead from gunshot injuries sustained at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, officials said.

3.6 earthquake jolts the East Bay

An early morning earthquake jolted residents across the Bay Area on Saturday.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss death sounds alarm on rising rates of Black male suicide

The CDC says men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women and Black men are the fastest-growing group of men. Mental health experts say many men struggle with opening up and getting the help they need.

Multi-agency departments hold drills for disaster pipeline fires

PG&E held a multi-scenario and multi-agency emergency natural gas disaster training drill Thursday at Merritt College in Oakland.  

Wrong-way driver in Pittsburg fatal crash arrested on suspicion of murder

Michael Armstrong, 53, of Richmond, is accused to driving the wrong-way onto Highway 4 in Pittsburg, causing a deadly crash Tuesday morning.

Contra Costa County calls for independent investigation of Martinez Refinery chemical release

Health officials in Contra Costa County on Wednesday notified Martinez Refinery Company that last month's hazardous materials release will be recommended for an independent investigation.

Strong-armed robbery suspect at large after extensive search

Police in Danville concluded a search of strong-armed robbery suspects on Tuesday evening and one suspect is still outstanding, the department announced at 5:25 p.m. 

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on Highway 4 in Pittsburg, CHP says

A collision involving a wrong-way driver on Highway 4 killed one person in Pittsburg on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Vehicle flips on Vasco Road in Contra Costa County, CHP investigating

California Highway Patrol is at the scene of a traffic collision on Vasco Road in East Contra Costa County on Monday afternoon. 

Antioch, Pittsburg police under investigation for fraudulent college degrees: report

The FBI and the Contra Costa District Attorney are looking into Pittsburg and Antioch police officers trying to fraudulently obtain college degrees to collect pay bumps, the Bay Area News Group reported in an exclusive investigation. 

Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies to get body cameras

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved buying body-worn and patrol-car cameras for sheriff's deputies – among the few law enforcement in California not to already employ this technology. 

Suspected vehicle wanted in hit-and-run of Brentwood teenager

Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run after it allegedly struck a teenager Friday afternoon in Brentwood.

Bay Area rain brings its share of problems

The relentless rain hitting the Bay Area has brought its share of problems, especially in the North Bay. They include downed trees and power lines.