Lafayette: Eastbound Hwy 24 snarled late Saturday afternoon due to overturned vehicle on freeway
Eastbound State Highway 24 in Orinda and Lafayette is at a crawl late Saturday afternoon due to an overturned vehicle on its side in the freeway lanes.
Eastbound State Highway 24 in Orinda and Lafayette is at a crawl late Saturday afternoon due to an overturned vehicle on its side in the freeway lanes.
'Hazardous chemicals emergency' arises in Oakley
Oakley residents near 4th and Main streets were briefly told to remain indoors with windows and doors closed due to a "hazardous chemicals emergency" on Friday night.
Oakley residents near 4th and Main streets were briefly told to remain indoors with windows and doors closed due to a "hazardous chemicals emergency" on Friday night.
Alexis Gabe's family and friends mourn at vigil
In an emotional show of support, community members, public officials, friends, and family of Alexis Gabe came together in Oakley for a candlelight vigil to honor her life.
In an emotional show of support, community members, public officials, friends, and family of Alexis Gabe came together in Oakley for a candlelight vigil to honor her life.
Intense flaring at Martinez refinery
A refinery in Martinez experienced intense flaring Friday evening that was caused by an equipment issue, the refinery said.
A refinery in Martinez experienced intense flaring Friday evening that was caused by an equipment issue, the refinery said.
Bay Area dad reunites with kids who were allegedly abducted, held overseas
Gaya Viaan is celebrating spending time with his two children again after his ex-wife allegedly kidnapped and held them abroad for two years.
Gaya Viaan is celebrating spending time with his two children again after his ex-wife allegedly kidnapped and held them abroad for two years.
2 arrested after defrauding thousands from Bay Area's 'most vulnerable'
Two men have been charged with several financial felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Californians on public assistance, authorities said.
Two men have been charged with several financial felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Californians on public assistance, authorities said.
Toucan wrangler in Lafayette helps capture wandering bright-billed bird
Two wandering toucans have been flying about the skies over the East Bay, but one pastor-turned-toucan-wrangler helped capture one of the bright-billed birds.
Two wandering toucans have been flying about the skies over the East Bay, but one pastor-turned-toucan-wrangler helped capture one of the bright-billed birds.
Suspect in attack on Antioch fast food manager pleads not guilty
The man held in an attack on an Antioch fast food restaurant manager pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
The man held in an attack on an Antioch fast food restaurant manager pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
DA charges 20-year-old in Habit Burger attack where manager lost eye
The Contra Costa County District Attorney has filed charges against a 20-year-old Hayward man following an attack at a Habit Burger restaurant, where an assistant lost her eye while protecting a teenage boy with autism.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney has filed charges against a 20-year-old Hayward man following an attack at a Habit Burger restaurant, where an assistant lost her eye while protecting a teenage boy with autism.
Cesar Zepeda elected to Richmond City Council after name drawn from bag
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
The next Richmond city councilmember will be decided Tuesday morning, but not by an election. The race, which ended in a tie, will be determined by the city clerk who will pull one of the candidate's names out of a hat.
2 arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 'over 1 million people:' Marin County sheriff
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic, described as "enough to kill over 1 million people."
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic, described as "enough to kill over 1 million people."
Restaurant manager who lost eye speaks after alleged attacker arrested
A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly beating the manager of an Antioch burger restaurant so viciously that she lost an eye last month.
A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly beating the manager of an Antioch burger restaurant so viciously that she lost an eye last month.
Police break up sideshows on the Bay Bridge, Brentwood
Police were busy this weekend breaking up more dangerous sideshows on the Bay Bridge and in Brentwood.
Police were busy this weekend breaking up more dangerous sideshows on the Bay Bridge and in Brentwood.
1 dead, 2 injured after cars collided near residential area in Antioch
One person was killed and at least two others were injured when two cars collided in Antioch Sunday alongside James Donlon Boulevard near Silverado Drive.
One person was killed and at least two others were injured when two cars collided in Antioch Sunday alongside James Donlon Boulevard near Silverado Drive.
Supervisors to consider allowing cannabis sales in county areas
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products.
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products.
Tree lands on cars following wet Bay Area storm
Severe weather on Saturday night toppled trees in Pleasant Hill. The large trees landed on multiple cars parked under them.
Severe weather on Saturday night toppled trees in Pleasant Hill. The large trees landed on multiple cars parked under them.
Shooting leaves 1 injured outside Pleasant Hill strip mall: Police
Police reported shots fired in Pleasant Hill outside a small business Friday evening that resulted in one person being injured.
Police reported shots fired in Pleasant Hill outside a small business Friday evening that resulted in one person being injured.
Richmond City Council race ends in tie; winner to be chosen in drawing
A tiebreaker is needed in a Richmond City Council race after candidates Andrew Butt and Cedar Zepeda both received the exactly same number of votes.
A tiebreaker is needed in a Richmond City Council race after candidates Andrew Butt and Cedar Zepeda both received the exactly same number of votes.
DA details decision not to charge suspect with murder in Antioch gas station slaying
Antioch gas station clerk James Williams chased after an armed robbery suspect and shot him and then kept on firing, authorities said.
Antioch gas station clerk James Williams chased after an armed robbery suspect and shot him and then kept on firing, authorities said.
Richmond sex trafficker convicted, faces 25 years to life
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.