Antioch mayor speaks out, says detractor punched him after speech
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Wednesday that he was punched by a detractor with ties to a failed recall effort to boot him from office.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Wednesday that he was punched by a detractor with ties to a failed recall effort to boot him from office.
Daughter slams plea deal in slaying of Pittsburg adult ed principal
The daughter of the Pittsburg Adult Education principal who was shot and killed by his wife voiced outrage Wednesday that the defendant has taken a plea deal with prosecutors.
The daughter of the Pittsburg Adult Education principal who was shot and killed by his wife voiced outrage Wednesday that the defendant has taken a plea deal with prosecutors.
Two men charged with arson, mutilation of woman's body in Antioch
Two men were charged with arson and mutilation of a woman's body by Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
Two men were charged with arson and mutilation of a woman's body by Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
Contra Costa County supes meeting gets testy over 'white supremacy'
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting took a sharp turn when a discussion became a passionate debate about defining "white supremacy."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting took a sharp turn when a discussion became a passionate debate about defining "white supremacy."
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe punched by unidentified man while leaving event
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Tuesday afternoon that he was punched while leaving an event earlier in the day.
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said Tuesday afternoon that he was punched while leaving an event earlier in the day.
Deer in downtown Walnut Creek pursued by police
Walnut Creek police followed a herd of deer as they weaved their way through the downtown shopping area on Monday. They made stops at Apple, Safeway, and Broadway Plaza.
Walnut Creek police followed a herd of deer as they weaved their way through the downtown shopping area on Monday. They made stops at Apple, Safeway, and Broadway Plaza.
Coroner's office IDs Jane Doe found burned along paved Antioch trail, arrests made
Antioch Police Department on Monday say they have identified a Jane Doe whose badly-burned body was found last week, along a trail.
Antioch Police Department on Monday say they have identified a Jane Doe whose badly-burned body was found last week, along a trail.
Drive-by shooting in Concord appears gang-related, police say
Two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Concord Sunday night.
Two people were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Concord Sunday night.
Suspect with 3 previous murder arrests accused of killing Vallejo man
Richmond police said they made an arrest Wednesday in the July murder of a 26-year-old Vallejo man. The suspect allegedly had three previous murder arrests, and was released on parole in 2020.
Richmond police said they made an arrest Wednesday in the July murder of a 26-year-old Vallejo man. The suspect allegedly had three previous murder arrests, and was released on parole in 2020.
Frost advisory goes into effect for Bay Area
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for much of the Bay Area on Sunday night.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for much of the Bay Area on Sunday night.
Fire torches former Concord restaurant
A former restaurant in Concord burst into flames early Friday morning.
A former restaurant in Concord burst into flames early Friday morning.
DA: Suspect charged in attempted rape of woman at Walnut Creek BART station
A Pittsburg man has been charged in the attempted rape and attack on a young woman at the Walnut Creek BART station, prosecutors said.
A Pittsburg man has been charged in the attempted rape and attack on a young woman at the Walnut Creek BART station, prosecutors said.
Antioch police hope jewelry helps ID Jane Doe found burned along trail
Antioch police released new information Tuesday about a Jane Doe whose burned body was found one day earlier along a trail.
Antioch police released new information Tuesday about a Jane Doe whose burned body was found one day earlier along a trail.
Suspect charged with vehicular manslaughter in death of Walnut Creek salon owner
A suspect was charged on Tuesday in the hit-and-run death of a Walnut Creek salon owner.
A suspect was charged on Tuesday in the hit-and-run death of a Walnut Creek salon owner.
Contra Costa Health lifts Crockett advisory for elevated hydrogen sulfide levels
The health advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the community of Crockett was lifted on Monday, health officials say. Contra Costa Health says elevated levels of the toxin, that have left a stink in the air, have not been detected in the last two days.
The health advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the community of Crockett was lifted on Monday, health officials say. Contra Costa Health says elevated levels of the toxin, that have left a stink in the air, have not been detected in the last two days.
Woman's body found near scene of fire along Antioch trail
Police in Antioch are investigating a homicide after a female body was discovered Monday morning along a trail in Antioch.
Police in Antioch are investigating a homicide after a female body was discovered Monday morning along a trail in Antioch.
One injured in shooting outside Walnut Creek house party
One person was injured Saturday night during a shooting outside a house party in Walnut Creek. Police are investigating the incident as an attempted homicide.
One person was injured Saturday night during a shooting outside a house party in Walnut Creek. Police are investigating the incident as an attempted homicide.
Man attempts to sexually assault woman in BART elevator, police say
BART police said they arrested a man Saturday who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman at the Walnut Creek Station. Officers said he forced her into the elevator and tried to remove her clothes.
BART police said they arrested a man Saturday who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman at the Walnut Creek Station. Officers said he forced her into the elevator and tried to remove her clothes.
Walnut Creek police make arrest in crash that killed salon owner
Walnut Creek police said they arrested the driver responsible for killing a local nail salon owner. Arck Marquez Ramirez was taken into custody Friday for killing Chung Thuy Le as she crossed the street on Oct. 1.
Walnut Creek police said they arrested the driver responsible for killing a local nail salon owner. Arck Marquez Ramirez was taken into custody Friday for killing Chung Thuy Le as she crossed the street on Oct. 1.
Woman who grew up in Lafayette loses everything during Hurricane Ian
A woman who grew up in Lafayette said she lost everything when Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida last month. She had just purchased a waterfront dream home in San Carlos Beach a few months before disaster struck.
A woman who grew up in Lafayette said she lost everything when Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida last month. She had just purchased a waterfront dream home in San Carlos Beach a few months before disaster struck.