2 killed, 2 hurt in Antioch shooting

Four people were shot in Antioch on Thursday night: Two of them died and two of them were wounded, including a 15-year-old boy, officials said.

Walnut Creek police make arrest after 2 women's bodies found inside home

Walnut Creek police on Friday arrested a 43-year-old man after two women's bodies were found inside a home that neighbors said had seen previous domestic disturbances. 

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former Antioch police officer

A federal judge has dismissed a felony charge against a former Antioch police officer who has repeatedly said that he has been retaliated against for trying to expose police corruption. 

3 shot in parking garage near Concord's Todos Santos Plaza

Concord police are investigating a shooting at a parking garage on Salvio Street near Todos Santos Plaza. 

Police union protests at Richmond City Council meeting over staffing, officer reinstatement

Dozens of Richmond police officers packed Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to protest low staffing levels and stalled contract negotiations, while also demanding that two officers involved in a fatal shooting last month be returned to duty.

Vigil held in Pittsburg for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Students and community members held a vigil for Charlie Kirk at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, organized by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA.

Brentwood has nation's longest commute

This California city has the nation's longest commute: 46 minutes.

Teen sideshow spectator dies after falling from Crockett overpass

A 16-year-old boy died in Crockett on Saturday after he climbed over a concrete barrier and fell off an overpass while watching an illegal sideshow.

Free meal service set to end for senior citizens in East Bay

Hundreds of people who rely on a weekly breakfast service in the East Bay are bracing for the program to end.

Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game

A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.

Bail at $1M for suspect in alleged attack on Richmond AC Transit bus driver

A judge set bail at $1.17 million for Mandingo Alfroconus Hayes, 54, following the attack around 7:35 a.m. Monday just outside the Richmond BART station.

Mt. Diablo High forced to move after fire scorches football field

Mount Diablo High School is making plans to play their football home opener at another school after a destructive fire on the field.

Judge finds Hercules Taser video 'disturbing;' case moves forward

A federal judge allowed several claims to survive in a young man's lawsuit against the city of Hercules, the police department and fire district, after "disturbing" body camera video showed authorities pulling him out of his car after he suffered a grand mal seizure and stunning him with a Taser. 

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with semi-truck on Benicia Bridge, CHP says

The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on the Benicia Bridge after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a semi-truck. 

Suspect in attack on Richmond AC Transit bus driver allegedly violated restraining order

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said 54-year-old Mandingo Hayes of Richmond was the suspect in Monday’s attack, which investigators described as a domestic violence incident.

AC Transit bus driver shaken up during possible domestic violence attack

An AC Transit bus driver suffered superficial cuts during an attack Monday morning outside the Richmond BART station, an agency spokesman said.