New immigration court poised for Concord as public defender likely denied more funds

A new immigration court is soon moving to Concord, as the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is poised to deny the Public Defender's Office more money to fight deportation cases.

Saturday shooting outside Sun Valley Mall; dozens of shell casings found

Police said they found dozens of shell casings in the Sun Valley Mall parking lot Saturday night. They said the shooters got away, and they aren't sure if anyone was hurt.

19-year-old sought in shooting at Pinole bowling alley

Police are looking for a 19-year-old man they have identified as a suspect in a shooting in late March at the AMF Pinole Valley Lanes in Pinole, police said Friday.

Concord middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of inappropriate acts with minors

A Concord middle school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of inappropriate acts with minors, Mt. Diablo Unified School District's superintendent announced Thursday.

Concord couple charged with murder in death of woman's husband

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a Concord couple with murder for killing the woman's husband in January.

Candidates face off at Contra Costa County public safety forum

Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston met face to face with challenge Benjamin Therriault at a public safety candidate’s forum. The event was held at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill.

Jury decision over Richmond officer's duty to intervene sparks debate

Police use of force has been highly scrutinized across the county, but recently so have officers who fail to intervene or report excessive force incidents involving fellow officers.

Vegetation fire breaks out in Pittsburg

Firefighters on Monday morning responded to a vegetation fire in Pittsburg.

Families protest outside Antioch police station, demand transparency

Families impacted by police violence protested outside the Antioch police station Saturday, calling for transparency and accountability. They shared stories about family members who were killed or injured in-custody.

Alexis Gabe case: Video shows person of interest possibly linked to missing Oakley woman

Police on Thursday shared surveillance video of a person of interest possibly connected to the disappearance of a 24-year-old Oakley woman, who was last seen three months ago.

Livermore police arrest teen after shooting death of 15-year-old Richmond girl

Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.

Steven Ford pledges reform after being sworn in as Antioch interim chief

Former San Francisco police commander Steven Ford was sworn in as the interim Police Chief in Antioch on Wednesday – raising hopes from many city officials that he would help reform an agency that’s faced recent controversy.

Contra Costa County D.A. Diana Becton's husband named in underage sex suit

Lawyers for an alleged victim of child sex abuse by an employee of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Richmond wants California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the allegations because of the church's connection to Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton. 

El Cerrito laundromat thief caught on video

El Cerrito police said they are looking for the burglar who got away with $2500. Surveillance video shows the suspect kicking down the laundromat door.