Pinole temporarily closes police building due to COVID concerns
An increase in COVID cases is forcing the temporary closure of a city building in Pinole.
An increase in COVID cases is forcing the temporary closure of a city building in Pinole.
Man shot to death during Brentwood family dispute: police
One man is dead and another in police custody, after a family dispute Sunday afternoon in Brentwood.
One man is dead and another in police custody, after a family dispute Sunday afternoon in Brentwood.
21-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash in San Pablo
A suspect was in custody Saturday after a fatal hit-and-run in San Pablo.
A suspect was in custody Saturday after a fatal hit-and-run in San Pablo.
Rancher fatally attacked by bull in Discovery Bay
A rancher was fatally attacked by his bull Thursday morning in Discovery Bay, authorities said.
A rancher was fatally attacked by his bull Thursday morning in Discovery Bay, authorities said.
Cloth masks aren't enough to fight off omicron variant, health experts say
As cases of the Omicron variant continue to surge across the nation, and in the Bay Area, doctors say it now maybe time to upgrade your mask. Health experts say single layer cloth or surgical masks may not be enough to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus variant.
As cases of the Omicron variant continue to surge across the nation, and in the Bay Area, doctors say it now maybe time to upgrade your mask. Health experts say single layer cloth or surgical masks may not be enough to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus variant.
Richmond elementary school pivots to distance learning amid COVID outbreak
Richmond's King Elementary School has reverted to distance learning due to a growing number of positive COVID tests, school officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Richmond's King Elementary School has reverted to distance learning due to a growing number of positive COVID tests, school officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Bay Area school district to provide fresh KN95 masks for staff through the school year
West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Tuesday that all staff at school sites will be required to wear KN95 masks starting January 10.
West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Tuesday that all staff at school sites will be required to wear KN95 masks starting January 10.
Clayton police union wants 'Hero Pay' for working during pandemic
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
Demand for COVID testing grows as Bay Area returns from holiday break
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
Deadly collisions in Richmond, San Jose, Vallejo at start of new year
At least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.
At least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.
Shooting at Concord mall on Friday injures 1 person who tried to help robbery victim
Concord police said a person trying to help a robbery victim at a mall was shot Friday afternoon by suspects who fled the scene.
Concord police said a person trying to help a robbery victim at a mall was shot Friday afternoon by suspects who fled the scene.
Antioch girl arrives a minute into 2022
The first baby born in Santa Rosa made his appearance in the world at 12:31 a.m. Saturday, a Kaiser spokesman clarified.
The first baby born in Santa Rosa made his appearance in the world at 12:31 a.m. Saturday, a Kaiser spokesman clarified.
Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord on lockdown as police investigate shooting
Concord police are investigating a shooting at Sunvalley Shopping Center Friday as the mall is currently on lockdown.
Concord police are investigating a shooting at Sunvalley Shopping Center Friday as the mall is currently on lockdown.
Bay Area hospitals preparing for COVID-19 patient surge
With the omicron variant driving COVID-19 cases to record-breaking levels, hospital systems are making changes including canceling surgeries, repositioning staff, not allowing visitors, and getting beds and supplies ready.
With the omicron variant driving COVID-19 cases to record-breaking levels, hospital systems are making changes including canceling surgeries, repositioning staff, not allowing visitors, and getting beds and supplies ready.
Missing: Elderly woman with dementia out of Concord
Police in Concord are searching for a missing 73-year-old woman who suffers from dementia.
Police in Concord are searching for a missing 73-year-old woman who suffers from dementia.
Contra Costa County requiring facemasks indoors as COVID cases soar
As the omicron variant continues circulating around the Bay Area, Contra Costa County will soon require that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
As the omicron variant continues circulating around the Bay Area, Contra Costa County will soon require that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Some Bay Area counties requiring boosters for healthcare workers
About a week after California announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot, at least two Bay Area counties followed suit.
About a week after California announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot, at least two Bay Area counties followed suit.
Driver hits Contra Costa CHP officers while fleeing traffic stop
Officials are searching for a suspect that fled a traffic stop in Bay Point, hitting 2 officers.
Officials are searching for a suspect that fled a traffic stop in Bay Point, hitting 2 officers.
Families rush to Bay Area mountaintops to see snow
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
Driver injured in shooting on I-680 in Danville
A person was struck by gunfire while driving on Interstate Highway 680 in Danville Thursday night, California Highway Patrol officials said.
A person was struck by gunfire while driving on Interstate Highway 680 in Danville Thursday night, California Highway Patrol officials said.



















