94-year-old dies at facility after consuming unknown substance
The Contra Costa County coroner is investigating the death of a 94-year-old resident of an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek, nine days after ingesting an unknown substance.
The Contra Costa County coroner is investigating the death of a 94-year-old resident of an assisted living facility in Walnut Creek, nine days after ingesting an unknown substance.
Extreme heat closes some East Bay open spaces
In a move many folks have never heard of before, two East Bay cities have closed some of their remote open spaces for public health and safety due to extreme heat expected through the weekend.. Climate change calls for hotter and longer heat spells coming for the next three decades. This scorcher will last almost a week.
In a move many folks have never heard of before, two East Bay cities have closed some of their remote open spaces for public health and safety due to extreme heat expected through the weekend.. Climate change calls for hotter and longer heat spells coming for the next three decades. This scorcher will last almost a week.
Police chase in Lafayette, suspect vehicle crashes into sheriff's car
A 21-year-old and a youth were arrested in Lafayette Tuesday night after a high speed chase through three counties and deputies ended up cornering the getaway car at a dead end street.
A 21-year-old and a youth were arrested in Lafayette Tuesday night after a high speed chase through three counties and deputies ended up cornering the getaway car at a dead end street.
Fire concerns over holiday weekend amid excessive heat
Cal Fire and area departments are gearing up for what could be a busy holiday weekend. An excessive heat watch has been issued through Labor Day.
Cal Fire and area departments are gearing up for what could be a busy holiday weekend. An excessive heat watch has been issued through Labor Day.
Deadly crash on I-80 in Richmond, one day after big rig fire
One person died Wednesday morning on Interstate Highway 80 near Richmond, one day after an Amazon truck caught on fire and closed lanes for several hours.
One person died Wednesday morning on Interstate Highway 80 near Richmond, one day after an Amazon truck caught on fire and closed lanes for several hours.
Man hit with 83 charges after installing, hiding cameras in Walnut Creek Starbucks
The Contra County District Attorneys' office says they charged a Walnut Creek man with 83 felony and misdemeanor charges after he installed hidden cameras at a Walnut Creek Starbucks on two separate occasions. Officials say 54-year-old Steven john Novelli was charged with attempting to produce child pornography, eavesdropping, installing a hidden camera and burglary.
The Contra County District Attorneys' office says they charged a Walnut Creek man with 83 felony and misdemeanor charges after he installed hidden cameras at a Walnut Creek Starbucks on two separate occasions. Officials say 54-year-old Steven john Novelli was charged with attempting to produce child pornography, eavesdropping, installing a hidden camera and burglary.
Teen paralyzed in Richmond shooting and family now own home with community's support
Three years after she was paralyzed in a shooting, Ashley Parker celebrates a housewarming for a home built on the generosity of strangers.
Three years after she was paralyzed in a shooting, Ashley Parker celebrates a housewarming for a home built on the generosity of strangers.
2nd suspect arrested in fatal Brentwood gym shooting
A second man is facing murder charges for the fatal shooting of a man at a Brentwood gym earlier this month, Brentwood police said.
A second man is facing murder charges for the fatal shooting of a man at a Brentwood gym earlier this month, Brentwood police said.
Play evolves from college admission essay
"Looking Out the Window" is a one-person play that will be performed at the Martinez Campbell Theatre next month. September is Alzheimer's awareness month, and "Looking Out the Window" addresses the impact of the debilitating disease on a particular family, and it was all inspired from a college admission essay of a 17-year-old high school student, Reno Zembrak. Reno and his father, Derek, who is the actor in the play, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2."
"Looking Out the Window" is a one-person play that will be performed at the Martinez Campbell Theatre next month. September is Alzheimer's awareness month, and "Looking Out the Window" addresses the impact of the debilitating disease on a particular family, and it was all inspired from a college admission essay of a 17-year-old high school student, Reno Zembrak. Reno and his father, Derek, who is the actor in the play, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2."
Man killed in shootout with Oakley police, department says
An Oakley police officer fatally shot a man that the department says had fired several rounds at police during a standoff in a home early Friday.
An Oakley police officer fatally shot a man that the department says had fired several rounds at police during a standoff in a home early Friday.
Former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy of the year arrested on illegal gun charges
Contra Costa County Sheriff's investigators have arrested a 15-year veteran deputy who won "Officer of the Year" two years in a row during an illegal firearms investigation.
Contra Costa County Sheriff's investigators have arrested a 15-year veteran deputy who won "Officer of the Year" two years in a row during an illegal firearms investigation.
Pleasant Hill 14-year-old girl found safe after a week
A 14-year-old student at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill who had been missing since last weekend has been found safe, the school announced Friday.
A 14-year-old student at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill who had been missing since last weekend has been found safe, the school announced Friday.
Paul Pelosi's wrecked Porsche up for auction following DUI
The vehicle driven by Paul Pelosi when he drunkenly crashed in Napa will soon hit the auction block.
The vehicle driven by Paul Pelosi when he drunkenly crashed in Napa will soon hit the auction block.
Man arrested in connection with Richmond homicide
Richmond police announced the arrest of a 48-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred over the weekend.
Richmond police announced the arrest of a 48-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred over the weekend.
Richmond city leaders concerned over spike in deadly crime
Four people killed in the span of a week has caused a spike in violent crime in Richmond.
Four people killed in the span of a week has caused a spike in violent crime in Richmond.
Pleasant Hill police ask public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old
Pleasant Hill police were calling on the public to help locate a 14-year-old College Park High School student who's been missing since Saturday.
Pleasant Hill police were calling on the public to help locate a 14-year-old College Park High School student who's been missing since Saturday.
Richmond shootings: Gun violence claims 2 lives, leaves a 65-year-old injured
Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday.
Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday.
Mayor says 10% of Antioch Police Department under investigation
In March, the Contra Costa County District Attorney said that several officers from the Pittsburg and Antioch police departments were being investigated in for possible crimes of "moral turpitude."
In March, the Contra Costa County District Attorney said that several officers from the Pittsburg and Antioch police departments were being investigated in for possible crimes of "moral turpitude."
Concord named 'Happiest City in the U.S.' in recent study
Concord was named the happiest city in the United States in a recent Instagram-based study.
Concord was named the happiest city in the United States in a recent Instagram-based study.
BART passenger nearly raped, physically attacked during daytime commute to work
A BART passenger was attacked and sexually assaulted while riding a train in broad daylight.
A BART passenger was attacked and sexually assaulted while riding a train in broad daylight.