Pleasant Hill pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair is released without prison time
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who trued to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday.
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who trued to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Antioch family grieves Yorkie killed, mauled by loose dogs
An Antioch family is grieving after their yorkie Benji was mauled to death by three loose dogs during a morning walk, leaving the owner injured.
An Antioch family is grieving after their yorkie Benji was mauled to death by three loose dogs during a morning walk, leaving the owner injured.
Several Walnut Creek businesses burglarized, vandalized
Several businesses in downtown Walnut Creek were hit in a string of vandalism and burglaries, leaving owners frustrated and storefronts damaged.
Several businesses in downtown Walnut Creek were hit in a string of vandalism and burglaries, leaving owners frustrated and storefronts damaged.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
Contra Costa County residents receive November CalFresh benefits.
East Bay teen diagnosed with cancer now Clayton Valley High placekicker
Brady Emry was diagnosed with cancer when he was in junior high. He has been beating the disease back for years, and is now a placekicker for Clayton Valley High and headed to college in the fall.
Brady Emry was diagnosed with cancer when he was in junior high. He has been beating the disease back for years, and is now a placekicker for Clayton Valley High and headed to college in the fall.
1 man killed, another shot in Richmond
One man was fatally shot in Richmond on Saturday, the same night a man arrived at an area hospital injured with a gunshot wound.
One man was fatally shot in Richmond on Saturday, the same night a man arrived at an area hospital injured with a gunshot wound.
Cluster of earthquakes shakes the East Bay
A series of eight small earthquakes rattled the East Bay on Sunday morning
A series of eight small earthquakes rattled the East Bay on Sunday morning
CHP searching for suspect following pursuit in the East Bay
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after they had been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say.
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after they had been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say.
Red-tailed hawk flies into home through bedroom window, East Bay firefighters respond
Firefighters in the East Bay responded to a home on Friday after a resident called to report a red-tailed hawk had flown into her home through the bedroom window.
Firefighters in the East Bay responded to a home on Friday after a resident called to report a red-tailed hawk had flown into her home through the bedroom window.
Family of woman, 72, says Brentwood police arrest led to her death
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
Lieutenant Governor meets with Bay Area nonprofits as food insecurity worsens amid SNAP freeze
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
9-year-old boy shot in Antioch; teen suspect arrested
The boy was taken to a hospital with what were determined to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The boy was taken to a hospital with what were determined to be non-life-threatening injuries.
East Bay vigil honors those who died in ICE custody on Dia de los Muertos
Dozens gathered in Concord for a Day of the Dead vigil to honor 25 people who have died in ICE detention this year.
Dozens gathered in Concord for a Day of the Dead vigil to honor 25 people who have died in ICE detention this year.
Grocery debit cards going to 107,000 Contra Costa County CalFresh recipients
Contra Costa County plans to distribute grocery debit cards to the county's 107,000 CalFresh enrollees.
Contra Costa County plans to distribute grocery debit cards to the county's 107,000 CalFresh enrollees.
Code of conduct violations: Antioch High School football team forfeits game
The Antioch High School varsity football team forfeited its Thursday game against Liberty High School after members of the team reportedly violated the school’s code of conduct.
The Antioch High School varsity football team forfeited its Thursday game against Liberty High School after members of the team reportedly violated the school’s code of conduct.
Raiders donate $250K to help Bay Area high school repair fire damaged football field
An East Bay high school football field that was damaged in a fire over the summer has been repaired thanks to some help from the Las Vegas Raiders.
An East Bay high school football field that was damaged in a fire over the summer has been repaired thanks to some help from the Las Vegas Raiders.
San Quentin sergeant facing child sex crimes previously made news following Richmond crash
A San Quentin prison sergeant faces almost a dozen felony counts of alleged lewd acts against children. He previously made headlines in 2020 for his actions as an off-duty officer on his way home from work.
A San Quentin prison sergeant faces almost a dozen felony counts of alleged lewd acts against children. He previously made headlines in 2020 for his actions as an off-duty officer on his way home from work.
Authorities search for inmate mistakenly released from Martinez jail
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
Walnut Creek announces next chief of police
A longtime member of the Walnut Creek Police Department has been announced as the successor to the department's outgoing chief.
A longtime member of the Walnut Creek Police Department has been announced as the successor to the department's outgoing chief.
Suspects charged in Walnut Creek home burglary caught on camera
Surveillance stills released by the WCPD showed a bearded man with a shaved head, wearing a black t-shirt, and a woman with long, dark hair wearing a hoodie.
Surveillance stills released by the WCPD showed a bearded man with a shaved head, wearing a black t-shirt, and a woman with long, dark hair wearing a hoodie.