9-year-old injured in Brentwood Amtrak crash dies
A 9-year-old boy who was badly injured in an Amtrak train crash near Brentwood that killed three other people has died, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.
A 9-year-old boy who was badly injured in an Amtrak train crash near Brentwood that killed three other people has died, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Concord man charged for attempted sex with a minor
Contra Costa County's District Attorney's office on Tuesday announced multiple felony charges against a Concord man for attempting to have sex with a minor.
Contra Costa County's District Attorney's office on Tuesday announced multiple felony charges against a Concord man for attempting to have sex with a minor.
Father dies saving son; second drowning in 6 days in Lake Berryessa
A 35-year-old father drowned in Lake Berryessa on Sunday afternoon, as he attempted to save his son, Napa County sheriff's officials said.
A 35-year-old father drowned in Lake Berryessa on Sunday afternoon, as he attempted to save his son, Napa County sheriff's officials said.
Bay Area shines red, white, blue for Fourth of July
July 4th is here, and the Bay Area is enjoying all the holiday has to offer, with backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks shows planned for tonight.
July 4th is here, and the Bay Area is enjoying all the holiday has to offer, with backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks shows planned for tonight.
Sideshow drivers attack police cruisers in Pleasant Hill
Police say several drivers involved in a sideshow in Pleasant Hill on Friday evening, turned on responding officers, and threw various objects at their cruisers, including a brick. It happened around 11 P.M. at the intersection of Morello Ave. and Paso Nogal Ct.
Police say several drivers involved in a sideshow in Pleasant Hill on Friday evening, turned on responding officers, and threw various objects at their cruisers, including a brick. It happened around 11 P.M. at the intersection of Morello Ave. and Paso Nogal Ct.
String of East Bay sideshows lead to 100mph police chase
Up to 100 drivers participated in sideshow activity in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord Friday night, according to Claycord.com.
Up to 100 drivers participated in sideshow activity in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord Friday night, according to Claycord.com.
3 suspects arrested in brazen armed robbery at Danville Trader Joe's
Police in Danville said they arrested the suspects in an armed robbery that happened at a Trader Joe's parking lot Friday afternoon. A man was stripped of his Rolex as he was walking out of the store, officials said.
Police in Danville said they arrested the suspects in an armed robbery that happened at a Trader Joe's parking lot Friday afternoon. A man was stripped of his Rolex as he was walking out of the store, officials said.
Armed robbery Friday afternoon at Danville Trader Joe's; man stripped of Rolex
Police in Danville are investigating an armed robbery at the Trader Joe's store late Friday afternoon.
Police in Danville are investigating an armed robbery at the Trader Joe's store late Friday afternoon.
Contra Costa County education board member calls for Fourth of July boycott
AnaMarie Avila Farias, a member of the Contra County Board of Education, called for a Fourth of July boycott in a Facebook post Friday.
AnaMarie Avila Farias, a member of the Contra County Board of Education, called for a Fourth of July boycott in a Facebook post Friday.
Anonymous tip leads to illegal fireworks bust in San Pablo
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Illegal fireworks with a street value of $50k to $100k were confiscated by police in San Pablo on Thursday through an anonymous tip.
Vehicle stuck in sinkhole as a result of water main break in Kensington
A water main break in Kensington has resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a large sinkhole Wednesday, East Bay Municipal Utility District says.
A water main break in Kensington has resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a large sinkhole Wednesday, East Bay Municipal Utility District says.
Chevron plans to sell San Ramon headquarters, downsize in Bay Area
Due to real estate costs, Chevron is selling the property of its current San Ramon headquarters, and will be moving into a new leased space in the same city.
Due to real estate costs, Chevron is selling the property of its current San Ramon headquarters, and will be moving into a new leased space in the same city.
3 killed as Amtrak train hit car near Brentwood were headed to funeral fundraiser
Three women killed when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their car near Brentwood were headed to a fundraiser at a vineyard for a resident who died less than a week ago.
Three women killed when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into their car near Brentwood were headed to a fundraiser at a vineyard for a resident who died less than a week ago.
Fatal crash in Orinda knocks out power for thousands
Police in Orinda asked the public to avoid Moraga Way at Glorietta Saturday due to a fatal crash.
Police in Orinda asked the public to avoid Moraga Way at Glorietta Saturday due to a fatal crash.
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.