Fast moving grassfire threatens homes in Pittsburg

Firefighters battled a fast moving grassfire in Pittsburg Tuesday afternoon, which threatened a nearby neighborhood. The fire, which at one point grew to nearly 20 acres, was caused by someone living in a nearby homeless encampment, according to Contra Costa County Fire.

Investigators say Pittsburg grassfire started at a homeless encampment

Investigators say a grass fire in Pittsburg on Tuesday began at a homeless encampment. Firefighters are in the ‘mop-up’ stages after responding to the vegetation fire. 

Family of a beloved East Bay doctor seeks to help 'bring his dream to fruition,' setting up scholarship fund

The family of a beloved East Bay doctor, who died last month, has launched an effort to keep his legacy alive by starting a scholarship fund in hopes of transforming young people's lives.

Postal carrier pistol-whipped, robbed in Lafayette

A U.S. postal carrier was pistol-whipped and robbed Monday as she made he rounds in Lafayette, authorities said.

Firefighters battle brush fire in Contra Costa County

Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say. 

Incumbent Diana Becton keeps Contra Costa County DA race

Diana Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. She is the only African American district attorney in California.

Video shows police shoot and kill man wanted in Alexis Gabe murder

Police in Seattle have released video of the moment officers shot and killed Marshall Curtis Jones, the prime suspect in the murder of Oakley woman, Alexis Gabe.

32-year-old Danville woman killed by car

Danville resident Joyce Huang, 32, was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the scene.

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.