First monkeypox case in county confirmed as COVID-19 infections rise
Contra Costa County's first case of monkeypox was confirmed Tuesday, and COVID-19 transmission is back on the rise countywide, health officials told the Board of Supervisors.
Contra Costa County's first case of monkeypox was confirmed Tuesday, and COVID-19 transmission is back on the rise countywide, health officials told the Board of Supervisors.
Person on track, disabled train lead to major delays on BART
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Pittsburg due to Marsh Fire
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Vandals trash Richmond elementary school; others hit too
Richmond police are trying to figure out who is breaking into schools and vandalizing them, apparently with metal baseball bats.
Richmond police are trying to figure out who is breaking into schools and vandalizing them, apparently with metal baseball bats.
Resident shot at after confronting catalytic converter thieves in El Sobrante, suspects flee
An El Sobrante resident who witnessed a catalytic convertor theft in progress was shot at by the thieves, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department says.
An El Sobrante resident who witnessed a catalytic convertor theft in progress was shot at by the thieves, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department says.
9-year-old injured in Brentwood Amtrak crash dies
A 9-year-old boy who was badly injured in an Amtrak train crash near Brentwood that killed three other people has died, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.
A 9-year-old boy who was badly injured in an Amtrak train crash near Brentwood that killed three other people has died, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Concord man charged for attempted sex with a minor
Contra Costa County's District Attorney's office on Tuesday announced multiple felony charges against a Concord man for attempting to have sex with a minor.
Contra Costa County's District Attorney's office on Tuesday announced multiple felony charges against a Concord man for attempting to have sex with a minor.
Father dies saving son; second drowning in 6 days in Lake Berryessa
A 35-year-old father drowned in Lake Berryessa on Sunday afternoon, as he attempted to save his son, Napa County sheriff's officials said.
A 35-year-old father drowned in Lake Berryessa on Sunday afternoon, as he attempted to save his son, Napa County sheriff's officials said.
Bay Area shines red, white, blue for Fourth of July
July 4th is here, and the Bay Area is enjoying all the holiday has to offer, with backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks shows planned for tonight.
July 4th is here, and the Bay Area is enjoying all the holiday has to offer, with backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks shows planned for tonight.
Sideshow drivers attack police cruisers in Pleasant Hill
Police say several drivers involved in a sideshow in Pleasant Hill on Friday evening, turned on responding officers, and threw various objects at their cruisers, including a brick. It happened around 11 P.M. at the intersection of Morello Ave. and Paso Nogal Ct.
Police say several drivers involved in a sideshow in Pleasant Hill on Friday evening, turned on responding officers, and threw various objects at their cruisers, including a brick. It happened around 11 P.M. at the intersection of Morello Ave. and Paso Nogal Ct.
String of East Bay sideshows lead to 100mph police chase
Up to 100 drivers participated in sideshow activity in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord Friday night, according to Claycord.com.
Up to 100 drivers participated in sideshow activity in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord Friday night, according to Claycord.com.
3 suspects arrested in brazen armed robbery at Danville Trader Joe's
Police in Danville said they arrested the suspects in an armed robbery that happened at a Trader Joe's parking lot Friday afternoon. A man was stripped of his Rolex as he was walking out of the store, officials said.
Police in Danville said they arrested the suspects in an armed robbery that happened at a Trader Joe's parking lot Friday afternoon. A man was stripped of his Rolex as he was walking out of the store, officials said.
Armed robbery Friday afternoon at Danville Trader Joe's; man stripped of Rolex
Police in Danville are investigating an armed robbery at the Trader Joe's store late Friday afternoon.
Police in Danville are investigating an armed robbery at the Trader Joe's store late Friday afternoon.
Contra Costa County education board member calls for Fourth of July boycott
AnaMarie Avila Farias, a member of the Contra County Board of Education, called for a Fourth of July boycott in a Facebook post Friday.
AnaMarie Avila Farias, a member of the Contra County Board of Education, called for a Fourth of July boycott in a Facebook post Friday.
Anonymous tip leads to illegal fireworks bust in San Pablo
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Vehicle stuck in sinkhole as a result of water main break in Kensington
A water main break in Kensington has resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a large sinkhole Wednesday, East Bay Municipal Utility District says.
A water main break in Kensington has resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a large sinkhole Wednesday, East Bay Municipal Utility District says.
Chevron plans to sell San Ramon headquarters, downsize in Bay Area
Due to real estate costs, Chevron is selling the property of its current San Ramon headquarters, and will be moving into a new leased space in the same city.
Due to real estate costs, Chevron is selling the property of its current San Ramon headquarters, and will be moving into a new leased space in the same city.
3 killed as Amtrak train hit car near Brentwood were headed to funeral fundraiser
Three women killed when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their car near Brentwood were headed to a fundraiser at a vineyard for a resident who died less than a week ago.
Three women killed when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their car near Brentwood were headed to a fundraiser at a vineyard for a resident who died less than a week ago.
Fatal crash in Orinda knocks out power for thousands
Police in Orinda asked the public to avoid Moraga Way at Glorietta Saturday due to a fatal crash.
Police in Orinda asked the public to avoid Moraga Way at Glorietta Saturday due to a fatal crash.