Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.
A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.
Concord police warn of imposter UPS driver on prowl
Concord police are searching for someone who they say impersonated a UPS worker. Police say the suspect was not wearing a UPS uniform, nor was he driving a brown truck, but posed as someone delivering a package in order to case a residence.
Concord police are searching for someone who they say impersonated a UPS worker. Police say the suspect was not wearing a UPS uniform, nor was he driving a brown truck, but posed as someone delivering a package in order to case a residence.
Students at Oakley middle school report feeling ill after ingesting substance
Students at an Oakley middle school reported to staff members that they ingested an unknown substance that was given to them by a fellow student, school officials said.
Students at an Oakley middle school reported to staff members that they ingested an unknown substance that was given to them by a fellow student, school officials said.
Pittsburg police say man fired at them first, release new video of shooting
Police released new video Friday of a non-fatal East Bay-shooting involving Pittsburg Police Department.
Police released new video Friday of a non-fatal East Bay-shooting involving Pittsburg Police Department.
Alleged North Richmond 'Swerve Team' gang members convicted of murder
Two men were convicted this week of murder and other charges for a crime spree connected to a North Richmond street gang back in 2016, Contra Costa County prosecutors said Friday.
Two men were convicted this week of murder and other charges for a crime spree connected to a North Richmond street gang back in 2016, Contra Costa County prosecutors said Friday.
Betty Reid Soskin, nation's oldest park ranger, retires at 100 years old
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.
Applebee's fire in Antioch investigated as possible arson
Antioch fire department is investigating the fire that broke out Thursday morning in Applebee's as a potential case of arson.
Antioch fire department is investigating the fire that broke out Thursday morning in Applebee's as a potential case of arson.
Antioch tenants fight for comprehensive protections
"The local government needs to prioritize people and not these corporate landlords who come in, buy up all the property and make it unaffordable for the people who actually live here," said tenant and activist Rocheall Pierre.
"The local government needs to prioritize people and not these corporate landlords who come in, buy up all the property and make it unaffordable for the people who actually live here," said tenant and activist Rocheall Pierre.
Pleasant Hill apartment fire displaced families early Wednesday morning
An apartment fire broke out early Wednesday morning in Pleasant Hill, displacing seven units of residents. The cause of fire is still under investigation.
An apartment fire broke out early Wednesday morning in Pleasant Hill, displacing seven units of residents. The cause of fire is still under investigation.
Rattlesnakes sightings being reported earlier than normal
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Families call for Contra Costa County Sheriff to resign
The call for Sheriff David Livingston to resign comes after he sent a letter of support for former Deputy Andrew Hall who was recently sentenced to six years in prison for shooting Laudemer Arboleda in 2018.
The call for Sheriff David Livingston to resign comes after he sent a letter of support for former Deputy Andrew Hall who was recently sentenced to six years in prison for shooting Laudemer Arboleda in 2018.
Man killed in hit-and-run was intentionally struck, Richmond police say
A fatal hit-and-run in Richmond last week has now turned into a homicide investigation, as police said they found evidence to believe it was an intentional act.
A fatal hit-and-run in Richmond last week has now turned into a homicide investigation, as police said they found evidence to believe it was an intentional act.
Public defender wants Antioch, Pittsburg officer names in 'moral turpitude' sweep
The Contra Costa County Public Defender is asking the DA to release the names of the Pittsburg and Antioch police officers targeted in a "moral turpitude" investigation so that her attorneys can see if any of their cases have been compromised.
The Contra Costa County Public Defender is asking the DA to release the names of the Pittsburg and Antioch police officers targeted in a "moral turpitude" investigation so that her attorneys can see if any of their cases have been compromised.
Two wounded after argument leads to shooting at Pinole bowling alley
An argument at an East Bay bowling alley ended in two people getting shot Sunday evening.
An argument at an East Bay bowling alley ended in two people getting shot Sunday evening.
Solo crash in Concord takes down power line
A truck crashed into a power pole on Monument Blvd early Monday. PG&E crews were working to restore power to the area, according to officials.
A truck crashed into a power pole on Monument Blvd early Monday. PG&E crews were working to restore power to the area, according to officials.
Pittsburg police respond to DA's office investigation into Antioch, Pittsburg officers
The Pittsburg Police Department responded in regards to the announcement of a criminal investigation into three Pittsburg officers and said the officers in question were put on paid administrative leave.
The Pittsburg Police Department responded in regards to the announcement of a criminal investigation into three Pittsburg officers and said the officers in question were put on paid administrative leave.
Contra Costa County D.A., FBI investigating Antioch, Pittsburg police for 'broad range of offenses'
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses."
Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses."
Fire displaces dozens of residents from Antioch apartments
At least 33 people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through as many as 10 apartment units at Auto Center and Sycamore drives in Antioch Friday night, officials say.
At least 33 people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that tore through as many as 10 apartment units at Auto Center and Sycamore drives in Antioch Friday night, officials say.
5 officers fired weapons in fatal shooting of Discovery Bay domestic violence suspect
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and Oakley police on Friday identified five officers who fired their weapons in the fatal shooting of a domestic violence suspect earlier this week.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and Oakley police on Friday identified five officers who fired their weapons in the fatal shooting of a domestic violence suspect earlier this week.
Mt. Diablo Unified Schools giving students COVID-19 tests to take before returning from spring break
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District wants its students to come back from spring break as healthy as possible.
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District wants its students to come back from spring break as healthy as possible.