Brentwood police dog bit second woman in head, records reveal

A Brentwood police K-9 bit a woman in the head as she hid in an attic crawlspace one year before the same dog ripped the scalp off a shoplifter hiding in the bushes.

Ex-Danville cop Andrew Hall gets 6 years in deadly shooting of Laudemer Arboleda

Former Danville police officer Andrew Hall was sentenced Friday to six years in prison in connection with a deadly shooting of a mentally ill man during a chase. He could have faced a maximum of 17 years.

Suspect in Richmond McDonald's drive-thru attack on mother surrenders, charged by D.A.

A woman made locally infamous for her alleged attack on a mother with her children at a Richmond McDonald's drive-through last month has surrendered to police this week. She was arrested and has now been charged by the Contra Costa County district attorney, officials say.

'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes

The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.

Teen fatally struck on bike in Concord identified as newcomer to US

A teen who was struck and killed by several vehicles while riding his bicycle from his Concord school has been identified as a recent immigrant from El Salvador.

Victim killed during Pittsburg family gathering identified

The person who was shot and killed in a Pittsburg home during a family gathering has been identified as Jeremy Abercrombie. 

Suspicious driver may have posed as officer, Concord police say

Police are investigating if a driver who was arrested in a suspicious vehicle in Concord may have posed as a member of law enforcement.

16-year-old boy killed in Concord crash involving bicyclist, truck, other vehicles

Police in Concord say a 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash on Friday that involved several vehicles, including a bicycle. Police described the boy as a pedestrian. One person was arrested. 

Mt. Diablo Unified to cut $10M, including some music programs

The Mt. Diablo Unified school board voted to cut $10 million from the budget, which includes the 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra classes.

LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools

"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.

Video: Brentwood police dog rips off young woman's scalp

A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.

Antioch taps San Francisco veteran cop as interim police chief

Antioch has hired a new interim police chief as the city works to change the culture of the department and improve community relations.

Freeze warning for some, hail falls in other parts of the Bay Area

Parts of the East Bay looked like a Winter Wonderland Tuesday afternoon as we are in the midst of a cold snap, but the precipitation accumulating on the ground was actually hail, not snow. 

Alexis Gabe: Non-profit to help organize search for missing 24-year-old

It's been more than three weeks since 24-year-old Alexis Gabe went missing near Antioch. Her family says there have been no big leads in her case, but police continue to reassure the community that the disappearance is their number one priority. 

Road rage at Richmond McDonald's drive-through allegedly leads to assault

A woman was assaulted after a driver accused her of cutting her off in a McDonald's drive-through in Richmond. Police said they are looking for help in their investigation.

As indoor mask mandates lift, Bay Area gyms see members returning

Wednesday morning, California lifted its universal indoor mask mandate, allowing fully vaccinated people to go to more places without wearing a mask. At San Ramon's 24-Hour Fitness, members who had left during the pandemic, resistant to wearing a mask, returned to the gym Wednesday morning.