Antioch man fatally shot alleged robber in self-defense, police said
An Antioch man allegedly shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him out of self-defense early Friday morning, police said.
An Antioch man allegedly shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him out of self-defense early Friday morning, police said.
Man spots dead whale off Brooks Island in Richmond
A man said he saw a dead whale Friday morning off Brooks Island in Richmond – an unusual sight to see while out on a regular morning walk.
A man said he saw a dead whale Friday morning off Brooks Island in Richmond – an unusual sight to see while out on a regular morning walk.
74-year-old woman kills man in apparent self-defense, Oakley police say
Police in Oakley are saying that a deadly shooting of a 51-year-old man may have been in self-defense. He had a history of violence against a 74-year-old woman.
Police in Oakley are saying that a deadly shooting of a 51-year-old man may have been in self-defense. He had a history of violence against a 74-year-old woman.
Richmond City Council rejects deal to develop Point Molate
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn't prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn't prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development.
Walnut Creek extends outdoor dining parklets into summer
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
K-9s in question: Bay Area police dogs bite with little consequence
Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.
Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.
Displaying 'White Lives Matter' sign in Danville was 'cowardly' act: mayor
A group of masked protesters displayed a "White Lives Matter" sign on Saturday in Danville, an act of free speech that has been condemned by the town's mayor.
A group of masked protesters displayed a "White Lives Matter" sign on Saturday in Danville, an act of free speech that has been condemned by the town's mayor.
Graphic photos: Police K-9s cause serious injuries throughout the Bay Area
KTVU focused in on about more than a dozen specific cases where police deployed K-9s on people, looking at the injuries they incurred and the reasons the canines were told to "find and bite." Here are their stories:
KTVU focused in on about more than a dozen specific cases where police deployed K-9s on people, looking at the injuries they incurred and the reasons the canines were told to "find and bite." Here are their stories:
Alexis Gabe: Reward increased to $60,000 in case of missing Oakley woman
The reward for information leading to the location of an Oakley woman who went missing in January has increased to $60,000, officials said on Monday.
The reward for information leading to the location of an Oakley woman who went missing in January has increased to $60,000, officials said on Monday.
Police car vandalized, officer assaulted during Antioch sideshows
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Officials suspect arsonist set series of fires along Highway 4 near Pittsburg
A series of fires along State Route Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appear to have been intentionally set have been extinguished and authorities are looking for a suspect, a spokesperson for Con Fire said.
A series of fires along State Route Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appear to have been intentionally set have been extinguished and authorities are looking for a suspect, a spokesperson for Con Fire said.
Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case found in Antioch, 'key piece of evidence'
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
Security cameras being added to California freeways
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office would fund a freeway camera program that would install 200 advanced CCTV cameras at 50 locations in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office would fund a freeway camera program that would install 200 advanced CCTV cameras at 50 locations in California.
Richmond police warn of possible mountain lion sighting
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Fire crews conducting controlled burns in Rodeo near I-80
Fire crews are doing controlled burns of wildland in Rodeo starting Friday that will cause visible smoke and flames along Interstate Highway 80, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Fire crews are doing controlled burns of wildland in Rodeo starting Friday that will cause visible smoke and flames along Interstate Highway 80, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Thieves target family's coin shops in Martinez, Vallejo
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Contra Costa County fire crews respond to 33 arson calls in two days, arrests made
Contra Costa Fire Protection District said crews responded to 33 arson calls across the county in a 48-hour period recently. Investigators have tracked down and arrested four people believed to be arsonists who are working separately.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District said crews responded to 33 arson calls across the county in a 48-hour period recently. Investigators have tracked down and arrested four people believed to be arsonists who are working separately.
CHP recovers $700K in stolen goods; Pittsburg man arrested
The CHP said they found boxes and bags of merchandise from CVS Health, Target, RiteAid, Safeway, Sunglass Hut, Macy’s, Total Wine and More, Lululemon and more inside a Pittsburg home.
The CHP said they found boxes and bags of merchandise from CVS Health, Target, RiteAid, Safeway, Sunglass Hut, Macy’s, Total Wine and More, Lululemon and more inside a Pittsburg home.
Judge approves $500K in Richmond police failure to intervene case
A federal judge has approved a settlement forcing the city of Richmond to pay more than $500,000 to Ricardo Hernandez, who was beaten during a traffic stop.
A federal judge has approved a settlement forcing the city of Richmond to pay more than $500,000 to Ricardo Hernandez, who was beaten during a traffic stop.
Recall of Antioch mayor dies following allegations of fraud
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.