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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reward for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe is now $100K
The reward to find missing Alexis Gabe, 24, of Oakley, is now $100,000.
The reward to find missing Alexis Gabe, 24, of Oakley, is now $100,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cal Fire and local crews contain wildfire in Danville at 92 acres
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
El Cerrito police are searching for three men who kidnaped, pistol-whipped, and robbed a woman near a BART station Friday night, police said.
4 dogs die in fire at Brentwood doggy daycare center
Four dogs died at a Brentwood dog boarding and daycare center, authorities said Friday.
Four dogs died at a Brentwood dog boarding and daycare center, authorities said Friday.
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.
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.
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.