Orinda, Danville, Lafayette cost Contra Costa County $2M in police services
A review of the three cities that contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office have cost the county $2 million over 10 years, an analysis of financial data shows.
A review of the three cities that contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office have cost the county $2 million over 10 years, an analysis of financial data shows.
Water main break causes flooding in Concord
Gushing water was flooding the streets at Monument Boulevard and Reganti Drive after a water main broke.
Gushing water was flooding the streets at Monument Boulevard and Reganti Drive after a water main broke.
Heat likely caused BART derailment in Concord
Tuesday’s triple-digit temperatures are likely the cause of a partial derailment of a BART train between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
Tuesday’s triple-digit temperatures are likely the cause of a partial derailment of a BART train between Pleasant Hill and Concord.
Armed robbers in Danville targeted women in Bentley
Authorities said three men followed a group of women in a Bentley to a neighborhood and robbed them late Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the women were targeted.
Authorities said three men followed a group of women in a Bentley to a neighborhood and robbed them late Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the women were targeted.
Fireworks sparked 4-alarm grass fire in Pittsburg
Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
Fireworks were the cause of a 120-acre grass fire last week that threatened 100 homes and forced the mandatory evacuation of 2,200 residents, officials from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced on Wednesday.
BART says heat played role in train's partial derailment
BART officials confirmed the derailment between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations might have been caused the excessive heat that permeated the region.
BART officials confirmed the derailment between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations might have been caused the excessive heat that permeated the region.
Neighbor exchanges gunfire with robbery suspects in Danville, police say
Police in Danville are investigating a robbery on Tuesday. Officials say there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbery suspects and a neighbor.
Police in Danville are investigating a robbery on Tuesday. Officials say there was an exchange of gunfire between the robbery suspects and a neighbor.
Triple digit heat scalds Bay Area amid heat advisory
Walnut Creek and Concord are some of the hottest parts of the Bay Area seeing triple digits during a heat advisory.
Walnut Creek and Concord are some of the hottest parts of the Bay Area seeing triple digits during a heat advisory.
Contra Costa County warns of toxic algae blooms
Blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in multiple locations around Discovery Bay so Contra Costa County public health officials are advising anyone boating, fishing or swimming in the area to use caution.
Blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in multiple locations around Discovery Bay so Contra Costa County public health officials are advising anyone boating, fishing or swimming in the area to use caution.
Concord police arrest man who threatened to ignite gas station
Concord police arrested a man on multiple charges Monday night after he became confrontational with an officer and climbed onto the roof of a gas station before threatening to light it on fire, police said.
Concord police arrested a man on multiple charges Monday night after he became confrontational with an officer and climbed onto the roof of a gas station before threatening to light it on fire, police said.
3 suspected of carjacking in Moraga
Authorities from several agencies on Monday located and arrested three people suspected of carjackings in Moraga.
Authorities from several agencies on Monday located and arrested three people suspected of carjackings in Moraga.
Same man steals from 2 East Bay luxury car dealerships using fake ID
A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.
A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.
Carjacking suspects detained by police following East Bay pursuit
Police in Moraga have detained three carjacking suspects following a police pursuit in the East Bay Monday afternoon. A third suspect who was initially outstanding, was also taken into custody later in the evening, officials say.
Police in Moraga have detained three carjacking suspects following a police pursuit in the East Bay Monday afternoon. A third suspect who was initially outstanding, was also taken into custody later in the evening, officials say.
Young child and father die in Crockett murder-suicide
Contra Costa County Sheriff's say a father killed his son, then took his own life in a murder-suicide Friday night in Crockett.
Contra Costa County Sheriff's say a father killed his son, then took his own life in a murder-suicide Friday night in Crockett.
Officials investigate apparent murder-suicide in Crockett
Sheriff's deputies found two people dead Friday night in Crockett in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.
Sheriff's deputies found two people dead Friday night in Crockett in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.
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.