Contra Costa, federal government team up to combat wage theft
Contra Costa County and the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday vowed to work together to prevent wage theft and protect workers' right.
Contra Costa County and the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday vowed to work together to prevent wage theft and protect workers' right.
Wildfire in Pittsburg prompts neighborhood evacuations
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews on Friday were busy beating back a 120-acre wildfire in Pittsburg.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews on Friday were busy beating back a 120-acre wildfire in Pittsburg.
Contra Costa Water District imposes drought surcharge to encourage conservation
In response to California's third straight year of drought, the Contra Costa Water District board approved a 15 percent drought surcharge Wednesday.
In response to California's third straight year of drought, the Contra Costa Water District board approved a 15 percent drought surcharge Wednesday.
One killed in head-on collision in Byron
One person was killed in a head-on collision in Byron on Wednesday. CHP said they believe nine people in a Suburban that was involved in the crash were farmworkers on their way to work.
One person was killed in a head-on collision in Byron on Wednesday. CHP said they believe nine people in a Suburban that was involved in the crash were farmworkers on their way to work.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder in Rodeo
Authorities have arrested a man suspected in the shooting death of a man in Rodeo on Tuesday evening that led to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents while the suspect was at large, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected in the shooting death of a man in Rodeo on Tuesday evening that led to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents while the suspect was at large, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Surveillance video shows man cutting down American, Pride flags in East Bay
The superintendent of John Swett Unified said cutting down a Pride flag is intolerant and bigoted.
The superintendent of John Swett Unified said cutting down a Pride flag is intolerant and bigoted.
Fast moving grassfire threatens homes in Pittsburg
Firefighters battled a fast moving grassfire in Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon, which threatened a nearby neighborhood. The fire, which at one point grew to nearly 20 acres, was caused by someone living in a nearby homeless encampment, according to Contra Costa County Fire.
Firefighters battled a fast moving grassfire in Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon, which threatened a nearby neighborhood. The fire, which at one point grew to nearly 20 acres, was caused by someone living in a nearby homeless encampment, according to Contra Costa County Fire.
Sheriff's office investigating homicide in Rodeo; suspect in custody following shelter-in-place
Residents in Rodeo were asked to shelter in place Tuesday night due to police activity.
Residents in Rodeo were asked to shelter in place Tuesday night due to police activity.
Investigators say Pittsburg grassfire started at a homeless encampment
Investigators say a grass fire in Pittsburg on Tuesday began at a homeless encampment. Firefighters are in the ‘mop-up’ stages after responding to the vegetation fire.
Investigators say a grass fire in Pittsburg on Tuesday began at a homeless encampment. Firefighters are in the ‘mop-up’ stages after responding to the vegetation fire.
Family of a beloved East Bay doctor seeks to help 'bring his dream to fruition,' setting up scholarship fund
The family of a beloved East Bay doctor, who died last month, has launched an effort to keep his legacy alive by starting a scholarship fund in hopes of transforming young people's lives.
The family of a beloved East Bay doctor, who died last month, has launched an effort to keep his legacy alive by starting a scholarship fund in hopes of transforming young people's lives.
Postal carrier pistol-whipped, robbed in Lafayette
A U.S. postal carrier was pistol-whipped and robbed Monday as she made he rounds in Lafayette, authorities said.
A U.S. postal carrier was pistol-whipped and robbed Monday as she made he rounds in Lafayette, authorities said.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Contra Costa County
Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say.
Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say.
Woman arrested after alleged attack on two students at El Cerrito High
Police arrested a 20-year-old Richmond woman suspected of assaulting two students in a bathroom at El Cerrito High School.
Police arrested a 20-year-old Richmond woman suspected of assaulting two students in a bathroom at El Cerrito High School.
'It stinks:' Foul odor emanates from decomposing whale in Richmond
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
The city of Richmond is trying to bury a decomposing whale today, which is literally causing quite a stink.
Incumbent Greg Ahern trails in Alameda County sheriff's race
Alameda County voters may be looking to make a change when it comes to who will be their next sheriff.
Alameda County voters may be looking to make a change when it comes to who will be their next sheriff.
Incumbent Diana Becton keeps Contra Costa County DA race
Diana Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. She is the only African American district attorney in California.
Diana Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. She is the only African American district attorney in California.
Excessive heat watch this week, with triple-digit temperature possible in some areas
It’s about to heat up in the region, with triple digit temperatures possible in some areas, triggering an excessive heat watch for later this week.
It’s about to heat up in the region, with triple digit temperatures possible in some areas, triggering an excessive heat watch for later this week.
Customer seen on video stealing laptop from Antioch pizza shop
Authorities are searching for a woman who was seen on video stealing a laptop from an Antioch pizza shop.
Authorities are searching for a woman who was seen on video stealing a laptop from an Antioch pizza shop.
Video shows police shoot and kill man wanted in Alexis Gabe murder
Police in Seattle have released video of the moment officers shot and killed Marshall Curtis Jones, the prime suspect in the murder of Oakley woman, Alexis Gabe.
Police in Seattle have released video of the moment officers shot and killed Marshall Curtis Jones, the prime suspect in the murder of Oakley woman, Alexis Gabe.
32-year-old Danville woman killed by car
Danville resident Joyce Huang, 32, was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the scene.
Danville resident Joyce Huang, 32, was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the scene.