Pittsburg shooting leaves man wounded in vehicle

A man was in critical, but stable condition after Pittsburg police found him shot inside his vehicle on Sunday night.

Motorcyclist killed in Concord crash

A man was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Concord, police said.

First-ever 'Pride Prom' held at Concord High School

Contra Costa County on Saturday held its first-ever "Pride Prom" – a night dedicated to celebrating high school students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Water restrictions take effect in Contra Costa County

New mandatory water cutbacks began for customers Thursday in the Contra Costa Water District, even as the late April storm brought rain showers that have been sorely missed for most of the winter.

Defrocked Oakland priest charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI in fatal crash

A former Oakland priest, who was defrocked by the Catholic Church, was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney on Wednesday in a fatal crash that killed a man from the Rossmoor retirement community. 

Richmond female-owned business hit twice by vandal

A Richmond woman-owned business has been vandalized twice by the same man within a month's period.

Video shows woman stealing baby goat from field in Pinole

Pinole police are looking for a woman seen in security video taking a baby goat from a field in Pinole. The owner of 'Goats R Us' is pleading for the baby's safe return.

Concord police say juvenile shot and killed man on bike

Salvador Victor Ocha Castro was shot and killed Saturday while riding his bike in Concord. Police said they arrested a juvenile boy in the shooting.

Concord police arrest juvenile in shooting death

A man has died and a juvenile has been arrested after a Saturday morning shooting in Concord, according to police.

Bay Area figure skater Alysa Liu retires at age 16

An Olympic figure skater from Richmond has announced her retirement at age 16. Alysa Liu made the announcement on Instagram Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.