Woman and child injured in Pittsburg double shooting

Pittsburg police responded to the scene of a double shooting where a woman and a child were injured Friday night. 

Contra Costa County employees receive threats over election-worker software

A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.

Crockett gets another health warning over smelly hydrogen sulfide

Contra Costa health officials held a virtual press conference advising those in the Crockett area to continue to stay inside with windows and doors shut because hydrogen sulfide can affect sensitive people.

Angry Crockett residents confront officials over toxins in the air

A public meeting in Crockett got heated when community members demanded answers about why it took weeks to find out they were breathing in hydrogen sulfide.

Foul smell in Crockett to linger another 10 days

A foul stench that has plagued Crockett for some time could linger for at least another week, officials said.

These 3 Bay Area roads are among the deadliest in the state

Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com. 

Man charged in fatal Antioch collision that killed 12-year-old boy, injured siblings

A 29-year-old man was arrested by Antioch police and has been charged by Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office in connection to a fatal vehicle collision last month that killed a 12-year-old boy and injured his two siblings, officials say. 

Walnut Creek BART station closes temporarily due to 'suspicious package'

The BART station and parking garage in Walnut Creek were closed for several hours while authorities investigated what they said was a suspicious package found on Monday morning. 

Lafayette man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and false imprisonment

A Lafayette man pleaded not guilty Thursday to 12 counts related to a Sept. 24 armed home invasion involving kidnapping and child abuse. 

Police respond to Sunvalley Shopping Center

Concord police said their investigation at Sunvalley Shopping Center had concluded and that the mall has reopened for the evening. 

Driver of high-speed chase nearly clips Oakland cyclist, evades police

A driver involved in a high-speed chase from Lafayette to San Francisco nearly clipped a cyclist in Oakland and evaded police in Richmond.

South Bay family mourns hit-and-run death of beloved matriarch

A South Bay family is grieving the loss of a beloved wife and mother who was struck and killed as she crossed a street in Walnut Creek on Saturday. The driver fled and has not been found, according to police. 

Alexis Gabe search: bones found by volunteers came from animal

The bones found by volunteers looking for Alexis Gabe came from an animal, not the missing Oakley woman, authorities said.

Volunteers find remains while searching for Alexis Gabe

The family of Alexis Gabe said they believe her bones were found in Pioneer, Calif., about 60 miles southeast of Sacramento.

2nd escaped jail inmate arrested, Contra Costa County sheriff's office says

The second escaped inmate from Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton was taken into custody Thursday morning, sheriff's officials say. 

Rape suspect nabbed after hiding in Nordstrom Rack for hours

Authorities on Wednesday captured a rape suspect who had hidden inside a Nordstrom Rack shop in Pleasant Hill for hours.

Man arrested for alleged carjacking, robbing Oakley clerk at gunpoint

A suspect was arrested Sunday after stealing a car, holding a clerk at gunpoint, and leading officers on a chase, Oakley police said.

Teen fast food restaurant worker assaulted by customers irate over hair in food

A 16-year-old girl is speaking out about being brutally attacked while working at a fast food restaurant in Antioch.  She said the customers were irate over finding a hair in their food.