Another Rolex robbery in Walnut Creek
It's happened again, another "follow-home" Rolex-watch robbery in Walnut Creek, the latest incident in the Tri-Valley in recent months.
It's happened again, another "follow-home" Rolex-watch robbery in Walnut Creek, the latest incident in the Tri-Valley in recent months.
BART resumes some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill after morning fire
Update: BART has resumed some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill, BART officials announced.
Update: BART has resumed some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill, BART officials announced.
Contra Costa County vegetation fire near Deer Valley Road contained
Firefighters have stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire at the intersection of Deer Valley Road and Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County Monday evening.
Firefighters have stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire at the intersection of Deer Valley Road and Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County Monday evening.
Update: firefighters stop forward progress of Pittsburg brush fire
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire in Pittsburg at 39 acres. Fire officials say an aggressive initial attack helped them establish a line around the blaze.
Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire in Pittsburg at 39 acres. Fire officials say an aggressive initial attack helped them establish a line around the blaze.
Grass fire breaks out in Pittsburg
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
Passenger falls out of car on Highway 24, fatally struck by another vehicle
A man died Friday night when he fell out of a car on Highway 24 near Orinda. Officials said another car fatally struck the individual after he fell out of the passenger side of the moving vehicle.
A man died Friday night when he fell out of a car on Highway 24 near Orinda. Officials said another car fatally struck the individual after he fell out of the passenger side of the moving vehicle.
Alexis Gabe murder: search turns up new items, iPhone still missing
Volunteers gathered Saturday in Oakley to search for Alexis Gabe's phone. Authorities found her iPhone screen protector in some bushes weeks ago, but her phone was not located. The 24-year old was last seen in January, and officials believe she was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Volunteers gathered Saturday in Oakley to search for Alexis Gabe's phone. Authorities found her iPhone screen protector in some bushes weeks ago, but her phone was not located. The 24-year old was last seen in January, and officials believe she was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
East Bay marshland fire flooded in unique approach to stop smoke from polluting air
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
Firefighters respond to fire in San Pablo
Firefighters on Friday responded to a two-alarm blaze in San Pablo, fire officials said.
Firefighters on Friday responded to a two-alarm blaze in San Pablo, fire officials said.
Contra Costa County DA drops 40 cases tainted by possible police 'moral turpitude'
Contra Costa County prosecutors have dropped 40 criminal cases because they were linked to East Bay officers under investigation for offenses of "moral turpitude," the office confirmed on Friday.
Contra Costa County prosecutors have dropped 40 criminal cases because they were linked to East Bay officers under investigation for offenses of "moral turpitude," the office confirmed on Friday.
Speed likely a factor in Antioch crash that killed 1, police say
A major crash in Antioch on Thursday morning left one person dead and two others injured, officials said.
A major crash in Antioch on Thursday morning left one person dead and two others injured, officials said.
Smoke from stubborn Marsh Fire in East Bay raises health concerns
A stubborn fire smoldering in Pittsburg and Bay Point has health officials telling people to stay indoors. It's burning in largely inaccessible marshland, making fighting the fire a big challenge.
A stubborn fire smoldering in Pittsburg and Bay Point has health officials telling people to stay indoors. It's burning in largely inaccessible marshland, making fighting the fire a big challenge.
California rejects petition for Walnut Creek schools to form new district
The California Board of Educated voted unanimously Wednesday to keep the sprawling Mt. Diablo Unified School District intact, avoiding the creation a smaller school district in Eastern Walnut Creek.
The California Board of Educated voted unanimously Wednesday to keep the sprawling Mt. Diablo Unified School District intact, avoiding the creation a smaller school district in Eastern Walnut Creek.
Bay Area woman who was the oldest living in California dies at age 114
East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.
East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.
Martinez man arrested on suspicion of numerous sexual assaults, faces felony charges
A Martinez man was arrested and charged on suspicion of sexual assaults in the Pacheco area earlier this year, officials confirm.
A Martinez man was arrested and charged on suspicion of sexual assaults in the Pacheco area earlier this year, officials confirm.
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.