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.
Witness describes moments before deadly Lafayette shooting between 2 drivers
A witness told KTVU that a deadly shooting in Lafayette began with one car cutting off another driver.
A witness told KTVU that a deadly shooting in Lafayette began with one car cutting off another driver.
2 arrested for brush fires in Bay Point, Antioch
Authorities arrested two suspects this week in connection with brush fires set in Bay Point and Antioch.
Authorities arrested two suspects this week in connection with brush fires set in Bay Point and Antioch.
California teen connects with Ukrainian student caught in war
California teen Christian Chang connects with Ukrainian student Yuri Kondratyk caught in war.
California teen Christian Chang connects with Ukrainian student Yuri Kondratyk caught in war.
Suspect killed by police in Discovery Bay was armed with archery rifle: sheriff
A man fatally shot by police in Discovery Bay had allegedly pointed a rifle that shoots arrows at law enforcement before they opened fire, according to the Contra Costa County sheriff's office.
A man fatally shot by police in Discovery Bay had allegedly pointed a rifle that shoots arrows at law enforcement before they opened fire, according to the Contra Costa County sheriff's office.
Madyson James identified as wrong-way driver in deadly I-80 crash
The wrong-way driver in a fatal crash on I-80 has been identified as Madyson James, a missing person from San Francisco.
The wrong-way driver in a fatal crash on I-80 has been identified as Madyson James, a missing person from San Francisco.