Death of San Ramon woman reportedly found face down in tub considered suspicious

San Ramon police said the death of a woman reportedly found face down in the bathtub last week is considered suspicious. A male relative who found the body was taken into custody on unrelated charges, according to officials.

DUI suspect in deadly Walnut Creek crash released on bail

A driver suspected of killing one woman and seriously injuring her friend while driving drunk in Walnut Creek has been released on bail.

Woman killed, friend seriously injured by suspected DUI driver in Walnut Creek

A woman was killed and another pedestrian was seriously injured after an alleged drunk driver hit them as they walked in Walnut Creek early Saturday. Police said they were headed home after a night out when they were struck.

Traffic crash closes section of North Main Street in Walnut Creek

Police in Walnut Creek Saturday morning were reporting a section of North Main Street was closed due to a traffic crash.   

Theft suspect caught with 37 pounds of stolen mail, counterfeit keys

Emeryville Police said a mail thief was caught in the act breaking into the mail room at Bridgewater condominiums along Christie Avenue early Wednesday morning and opening mailboxes. The investigation uncovered 37 pounds of stolen mail and counterfeit keys used to access mailboxes.

Contra Costa sheriff's deputies find inmate hanging dead in jail cell

Contra Costa County authorities are investigating the death of a detainee at the Martinez Detention Facility on Tuesday afternoon.

Golden Skate to remain open after receiving overwhelming support

One of the last remaining roller skating rinks in the Bay Area will remain open indefinitely after receiving lots of support from the community.

Popular Walnut Creek splash area shuts off due to CO2 shortage

The popular spray ground at Larkey Swim Center in Walnut Creek turned off its spigots Tuesday after running out of carbon dioxide gas needed to treat the water, officials said Tuesday.

Police identify man seen on video rampaging at an East Bay bakery, issue warrant

Pittsburg police say they have identified a man seen on surveillance video rampaging at a bakery last week. Now they've issued a warrant for his arrest, but need to find him. 

Richmond police chief back on job after leave over alleged threats

A police chief in the San Francisco Bay Area who was put on administrative leave after a relative accused her and her police sergeant husband of abuse has been reinstated to her job, her attorney said.

Richmond mayor asks for help solving 'mysterious' sound in city

Richmond Mayor Tom Butt announced a $500 reward to the person who can clearly identify the source of a mysterious sound haunting the city. The persistent ‘bass beat’ disturbed the sleep of residents Saturday night and early Sunday.

1 dead in Antioch structure fire

One person died in an Antioch structure fire on Monday, officials say. 

Man throws register, then throws punches at Pittsburg bakery over COVID rules

A man destroyed the Starbread bakery in Pittsburg and attacked employees after previously being booted from the business for failing to follow COVID-19 protocols.

Death inquest of Tyrell Wilson reignites debate over sheriff-coroner separation

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's death inquest of how Tyrell Wilson died is re-igniting a California debate over whether sheriff's departments and coroner's offices should be separated. 

School districts working to avoid teacher shortages with recruiting events

As the summer months wind down, Bay Area school districts are actively recruiting teachers to fill dozens of vacancies in their classrooms before the start of the school year.

2 homicide suspects also linked to Bay Area robberies, police say

Contra Costa County deputy sheriffs arrested two men for an alleged homicide in Antioch, authorities announced. The suspects were also sought in connection to several robberies around the Bay Area.

Double shooting in Antioch leaves 1 dead

A double shooting in Antioch early Thursday morning left one man dead and another wounded. 

Two teenage boys wounded in shooting at Richmond park

Two teenage boys with gunshot wounds walked themselves into a Richmond hospital Tuesday night, according to police.