California cheer team calls for removal of schools chief after Black mannequin scandal

The lawyers representing the California High “cheer family” are saying the mannequin photo is a result of a “disgruntled mother” whose Black daughter didn't make the team.

4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bay Point

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 shook homes throughout the Bay Area and beyond early Thursday morning with the center of the quake centered near Suisun Bay, north of Bay Point, according to the US Geological Survey.

East Bay mountain bikers collide, sustain 'major injuries'

Contra Costa Fire rescued a mountain biker stuck in rough terrain in Briones Park on Monday. Officials said riders collided and sustained major injuries.

1 dead, 3 children critically hurt in suspected DUI crash near Antioch Bridge

A driver who may have been intoxicated died in a crash that left three children from his car and another driver with major injuries late Sunday on State Route 160 just north of the Antioch Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Concord Vice Mayor arrested for drunk driving

Police said the vice mayor of Concord is facing charges of driving under the influence. Laura Hoffmeister was arrested last week after being pulled over by Clayton police.

Large fire breaks out at Pentecostal church in Pittsburg

A large fire broke out at a Pentecostal church in Pittsburg. enior pastor Elias Limones said many of the church members are Spanish speaking and they are very active in the community.

Chevron, striking refinery workers in Richmond reach tentative agreement

Workers at Chevron's oil refinery in Richmond have reached a tentative agreement with the oil giant after a months-long strike, the company announced Thursday.

Cal High students aim to turn school shooting fears into preventative action

Students with the Sandy Hook Promise Club at California High School are honoring the Texas elementary shooting victims while also educating classmates on the warning signs to prevent future tragedies.

Police and family searching for missing Brentwood teen

Family and friends are searching for a missing 14-year-old from Brentwood. Julie Gourkani was last seen on May 14.

Driver detained after CHP officer injured in hit-and-run

The CHP said the driver of a pickup truck veered off Interstate Highway 80 near the University Avenue exit in Berkeley and hit the patrol car where the officer was helping someone in a disabled car.

East Bay cheer team under fire for posing with Black mannequin as mascot

An East Bay high school cheer team came under fire after the squad was photographed posing with a Black mannequin head they allegedly referred to as their mascot.

Firefighter injured battling Contra Costa County wildfire

Fire officials say the fire was on both sides of the road and, it initially covered about five acres. Then it grew to nearly 92 acres before fire crews could get it under control about an hour later.

Drunk driver allegedly kills horse, injures rider in Contra Costa County

A driver was arrested for alleged DUI after striking a horseback rider in Knightsen on Friday. The horse was killed from the crash and the rider was taken by a helicopter to a hospital.

Restaurant manager fights off man trying to steal tip jar in El Cerrito

A manager fought off a man trying to steal the tip jar at an El Cerrito restaurant, and police finished the job, arresting a suspect they say threatened staff with a knife and stole property from the restaurant Friday.

3 men kidnap, pistol-whip and rob woman in El Cerrito, police said

El Cerrito police are searching for three men who kidnaped, pistol-whipped, and robbed a woman near a BART station Friday night, police said.   

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe hit with 2 DUI charges

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe was charged by the district attorney's office with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from an incident in March.