Antioch father, accused of impregnating victim, convicted of sexual abuse of a minor

An Antioch father has been convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor, after an investigation was launched when the young victim came to a hospital pregnant, prosecutors said. 

Video shows Richmond teacher slamming student to the ground in class, district says

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is investigating a video showing a substitute teacher throw a student to the ground and then shove him out of the classroom. 

Truck gets stuck in sinkhole after driving onto closed road

A dump truck crashed into a sinkhole and got stuck on Collier Canyon Road after apparently driving through a sign announcing the street had already been shut due to damage. 

Landslide threatens neighborhood in Orinda, one home already taken downhill

A landslide continues to threaten a beautiful hillside neighborhood in Orinda as crews work to see what can be done before there’s even more destructive movement. A magnificent house now lies at least thirty feel below where it was and in complete shambles.

Man shot in Antioch McDonald's parking lot

A man was shot in the parking lot of an Antioch McDonald's, police said.

Orinda home slips down hill in landslide

Neighbors in Orinda were closely watching a home that is slipping down a hillside.

Pitbull euthanized after several attacks, including 8-year-old girl in Martinez

A pitbull that bit at least three people, including a little girl, was surrendered by the owner and euthanized Thursday by Contra Costa County Animal Services for violating a potentially dangerous animal permit.

Pitbull attacks for third time, neighbors call for dog to be euthanized

An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a pitbull outside her home in Martinez, just three months after it bit another neighbor in her driveway on the same street. The dog is now under quarantine.

About 70 dogs, 3 cats found in a Martinez home where fire broke out

Dozens of Pomeranian dogs and several cats were removed from a home in Martinez on Tuesday, after firefighters responded to a report of garage fire at the property.

CHP says Pittsburg teen struck by hit-and-run driver; family says death doesn't add up

Damond Lazenby, the teen who went missing in Concord and whose body was later discovered on the side of Highway 4, was struck by a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said on Monday. But his family says while this information is helpful, it just doesn't add up.