Coroner identifies three women killed in collision with Amtrak train
Authorities said Mercedes Regalado, 50, of Antioch; Maria Nieves, 27, and Julia Mondragon, 40, both of Dixon, died Sunday when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their Honda Civic that was crossing the railroad tracks.
Authorities said Mercedes Regalado, 50, of Antioch; Maria Nieves, 27, and Julia Mondragon, 40, both of Dixon, died Sunday when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their Honda Civic that was crossing the railroad tracks.
Crews tackle vegetation fire in Hercules; I-80 affected
Firefighters on Monday morning battled a vegetation fire in Hercules, which will likely affect traffic on Interstate 80 for a while as crews work to beat back the flames.
Firefighters on Monday morning battled a vegetation fire in Hercules, which will likely affect traffic on Interstate 80 for a while as crews work to beat back the flames.
3 dead after Amtrak train collides with car near Brentwood
Three people are dead after an Amtrak train collided with a car Sunday afternoon near Brentwood. Officials said the 80 passengers on the train were not injured.
Three people are dead after an Amtrak train collided with a car Sunday afternoon near Brentwood. Officials said the 80 passengers on the train were not injured.
Albany residents evacuate when fires erupt
The fires were just blocks away from each other, one near the Pierce Street Park and the other in Albany Hills.
The fires were just blocks away from each other, one near the Pierce Street Park and the other in Albany Hills.
Residents evacuate as crews battle several brush fires across the Bay Area
Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
Orinda, Danville, Lafayette cost Contra Costa County $2M in police services
A review of the three cities that contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office have cost the county $2 million over 10 years, an analysis of financial data shows.
A review of the three cities that contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office have cost the county $2 million over 10 years, an analysis of financial data shows.
Water main break causes flooding in Concord
Gushing water was flooding the streets at Monument Boulevard and Reganti Drive after a water main broke.
Gushing water was flooding the streets at Monument Boulevard and Reganti Drive after a water main broke.
Heat likely caused BART derailment in Concord
Tuesday’s triple-digit temperatures are likely the cause of a partial derailment of a BART train between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
Tuesday’s triple-digit temperatures are likely the cause of a partial derailment of a BART train between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
Armed robbers in Danville targeted women in Bentley
Authorities said three men followed a group of women in a Bentley to a neighborhood and robbed them late Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the women were targeted.
Authorities said three men followed a group of women in a Bentley to a neighborhood and robbed them late Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the women were targeted.
Fireworks sparked 4-alarm grass fire in Pittsburg
Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
BART says heat played role in train's partial derailment
BART officials confirmed the derailment between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations might have been caused the excessive heat that permeated the region.
BART officials confirmed the derailment between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations might have been caused the excessive heat that permeated the region.
Neighbor exchanges gunfire with robbery suspects in Danville, police say
Police in Danville are investigating a robbery on Tuesday. Officials say there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbery suspects and a neighbor.
Police in Danville are investigating a robbery on Tuesday. Officials say there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbery suspects and a neighbor.
Triple digit heat scalds Bay Area amid heat advisory
Walnut Creek and Concord are some of the hottest parts of the Bay Area seeing triple digits during a heat advisory.
Walnut Creek and Concord are some of the hottest parts of the Bay Area seeing triple digits during a heat advisory.
Contra Costa County warns of toxic algae blooms
Blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in multiple locations around Discovery Bay so Contra Costa County public health officials are advising anyone boating, fishing or swimming in the area to use caution.
Blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in multiple locations around Discovery Bay so Contra Costa County public health officials are advising anyone boating, fishing or swimming in the area to use caution.
Concord police arrest man who threatened to ignite gas station
Concord police arrested a man on multiple charges Monday night after he became confrontational with an officer and climbed onto the roof of a gas station before threatening to light it on fire, police said.
Concord police arrested a man on multiple charges Monday night after he became confrontational with an officer and climbed onto the roof of a gas station before threatening to light it on fire, police said.
3 suspected of carjacking in Moraga
Authorities from several agencies on Monday located and arrested three people suspected of carjackings in Moraga.
Authorities from several agencies on Monday located and arrested three people suspected of carjackings in Moraga.
Same man steals from 2 East Bay luxury car dealerships using fake ID
A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.
A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.
Carjacking suspects detained by police following East Bay pursuit
Police in Moraga have detained three carjacking suspects following a police pursuit in the East Bay Monday afternoon. A third suspect who was initially outstanding, was also taken into custody later in the evening, officials say.
Police in Moraga have detained three carjacking suspects following a police pursuit in the East Bay Monday afternoon. A third suspect who was initially outstanding, was also taken into custody later in the evening, officials say.
Young child and father die in Crockett murder-suicide
Contra Costa County Sheriff's say a father killed his son, then took his own life in a murder-suicide Friday night in Crockett.
Contra Costa County Sheriff's say a father killed his son, then took his own life in a murder-suicide Friday night in Crockett.
Officials investigate apparent murder-suicide in Crockett
Sheriff's deputies found two people dead Friday night in Crockett in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.
Sheriff's deputies found two people dead Friday night in Crockett in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.