13 people arrested in local anti-human trafficking operations
Numerous East Bay law enforcement agencies, working in collaboration with the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force, arrested 13 people during a week-long statewide effort to recover survivors of human trafficking and apprehend their exploiters.
Numerous East Bay law enforcement agencies, working in collaboration with the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Task Force, arrested 13 people during a week-long statewide effort to recover survivors of human trafficking and apprehend their exploiters.
Communities brace for more rain in the Bay Area
Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a short 16-day dry spell. Stronger storms and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a short 16-day dry spell. Stronger storms and gusty winds are expected this weekend.
Two busted in Walnut Creek after thousands of dollars worth of alcohol stolen
Two people were busted after Walnut Creek police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen alcohol and merchandise from their vehicle.
Two people were busted after Walnut Creek police recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen alcohol and merchandise from their vehicle.
San Pablo animal rescue at risk of closing over rent dispute with Caltrans
Jelly’s Place on San Pablo Dam Road was told by Caltrans that the animal rescue would need to bid at auction to keep renting its property or sign a long-term lease up to 20 years.
Jelly’s Place on San Pablo Dam Road was told by Caltrans that the animal rescue would need to bid at auction to keep renting its property or sign a long-term lease up to 20 years.
Police arrest burglary suspects after chase across highway 4, BART tracks
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving an alleged burglary, a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter, and the suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of state Highway 4.
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving an alleged burglary, a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter, and the suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of state Highway 4.
Video: Thieves take thousands from Danville home, ring doorbell at end to say 'we got you'
A group of thieves put on quite the show during a brazen home burglary in Danville. The victim said they stole cash, jewelry, sunglasses, and bags worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A group of thieves put on quite the show during a brazen home burglary in Danville. The victim said they stole cash, jewelry, sunglasses, and bags worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Multiple drivers suffer 'blown-out tires' in Hercules: CHP
Several drivers in Hercules were likely not too happy on Wednesday morning when their cars got flat tires.
Several drivers in Hercules were likely not too happy on Wednesday morning when their cars got flat tires.
Person dies on Highway 4 in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol shut down the westbound lanes of Highway 4 in Martinez early Wednesday because of a fatal traffic collision.
The California Highway Patrol shut down the westbound lanes of Highway 4 in Martinez early Wednesday because of a fatal traffic collision.
Hazmat team concludes monitoring after plumes of smoke reported from Martinez refinery
Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire at a refinery in Martinez.
Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire at a refinery in Martinez.
Drivers ignore Crow Canyon Road closure; hundreds of tickets issued
300 drivers have received tickets in three weeks, and another 1,000 have been given warnings for driving around road closure signs and barricades or speeding along a rural stretch of Crow Canyon Road between Castro Valley and San Ramon.
300 drivers have received tickets in three weeks, and another 1,000 have been given warnings for driving around road closure signs and barricades or speeding along a rural stretch of Crow Canyon Road between Castro Valley and San Ramon.
Utah trucker arrested on suspicion of Concord cold-case murder
A 55-year-old truck driver has been arrested in Salt Lake City for allegedly murdering a woman in Concord in 1994.
A 55-year-old truck driver has been arrested in Salt Lake City for allegedly murdering a woman in Concord in 1994.
Lafayette middle school principal on leave as district investigates her handling of sexual abuse allegations
Stanley Middle School Principal Nikki Chaplan has been placed on leave by the Lafayette school district while officials investigate her role in sex abuse accusations against a former San Ramon Valley Unified School District teacher.
Stanley Middle School Principal Nikki Chaplan has been placed on leave by the Lafayette school district while officials investigate her role in sex abuse accusations against a former San Ramon Valley Unified School District teacher.
Stolen French bulldog returned to Richmond owner
A French bulldog that was stolen from its owners arms is safely back at home in Richmond.
A French bulldog that was stolen from its owners arms is safely back at home in Richmond.
Oakley woman Alexis Gabe remembered at tearful celebration of life
It has been a devastating year filled with searches, questions, and finally closure for the Gabe family of Oakley. They held a Celebration of Life for Alexis Gabe, who was last seen on Jan. 26, 2022.
It has been a devastating year filled with searches, questions, and finally closure for the Gabe family of Oakley. They held a Celebration of Life for Alexis Gabe, who was last seen on Jan. 26, 2022.
Atria Walnut Creek worker charged in death of assisted living facility resident
A worker from an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek has been charged for allegedly killing a 94-year-old man with dementia after he ingested a cleaning solution last August.
A worker from an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek has been charged for allegedly killing a 94-year-old man with dementia after he ingested a cleaning solution last August.
1 Antioch police officer resigns in wake of FBI investigation
One of the police officers involved in an FBI investigation in Antioch has now resigned.He is one of eight officers who are part of a federal investigation over allegations of misconduct.
One of the police officers involved in an FBI investigation in Antioch has now resigned.He is one of eight officers who are part of a federal investigation over allegations of misconduct.
Lafayette creek threatens home as backyard washes away
A family’s backyard is slowly crumbling away into a creek and they are tied up in a lawsuit with Contra Costa County over who should maintain the deterioration.
A family’s backyard is slowly crumbling away into a creek and they are tied up in a lawsuit with Contra Costa County over who should maintain the deterioration.
Dog owner arrested for beating pit bull mix in San Pablo; drugs and firearms found
Contra Costa Animal Services said videos show the pit bull mix being severely beaten on several occasions. Police also discovered marijuana, guns, ammo and cash inside the dog owner's home.
Contra Costa Animal Services said videos show the pit bull mix being severely beaten on several occasions. Police also discovered marijuana, guns, ammo and cash inside the dog owner's home.
Richmond couple robbed of French Bulldog by armed men
An East Bay couple was robbed of their French Bulldog Tuesday, according to police.
An East Bay couple was robbed of their French Bulldog Tuesday, according to police.
Richmond High students protest use of racial slur after substitute teacher fired
Hundreds of students at Richmond High School participated in a peaceful protest on campus Tuesday, one day after a substitute teacher was fired for attacking a student.
Hundreds of students at Richmond High School participated in a peaceful protest on campus Tuesday, one day after a substitute teacher was fired for attacking a student.