Cause identified in Martinez refinery fire
A cause for the fire at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon has been identified, officials said Sunday.
Multiple injuries reported in Martinez refinery fire
At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon.
ICE operation reported in Concord; police insist they didn't help in any way
Federal Immigration enforcement activity occurred in Concord on Saturday, according to the Concord Police Department.
Drugs, guns seized in Concord police operation
A Concord police operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals and the seizure of illicit goods after they received numerous reports of gang-related incidents and assaults occurring at area schools, authorities said.
2nd annual 'Kindness Day' held in Oakley in honor of Alexis Gabe
The second annual Kindness Day in honor of Alexis Gabe was held at Oakley's Civic Center Park on Sunday. Gabe's family and friends gathered along with community members to honor Gabe.
Bay Area middle schoolers organize donation drive for LA wildfire relief
Two young middle schoolers in San Ramon organized a donation drive for wildfire relief victims in LA on Saturday morning.
Canadian sentenced to prison for 'sextortion' of East Bay minor
A man who lured a Contra Costa County minor into divulging sexually explicit images, then blackmailed the victim into sending more, has been sentenced to prison for so-called "sextortion," prosecutors said.
4 juveniles arrested for East Bay armed robbery
Police arrested four minors for an alleged robbery that occurred in Brentwood over the weekend, officials said. Officials said the victim was also a fellow minor.
East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors
For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.
Woman killed in hit-and-run in Antioch
A woman was killed in Antioch Tuesday evening in a hit-and-run collision, and police are searching for the driver.
Man arrested for burglarizing East Bay elementary school twice
Brentwood police have arrested a man who allegedly burglarized a newly-built elementary on two separate occasions.
No charges files in deadly Orinda road rage incident, DA says
The incident occurred on the morning of Sept. 12, 2024 on Stephens Drive in Orinda.
East Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO reflects on President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian legacy
In 2013, President Carter and his late wife Roslyn headed to the East Bay to help build homes for people in need. Janice Jensen was there during that trip, and she remembered his legacy fondly.
Oakland donut shop struggles to find eggs amid bird flu shortage
As suppliers navigating the bird flu crisis have cracked down on how many eggs you can buy, small businesses like Donut Savant in Oakland are feeling the bite of higher egg prices.
Volunteers bring 2,500 hot meals to homeless encampments for the holidays
Even though Christmas is over, Bay Area non-profits are still working hard to feed families in need. The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program has made it a tradition to make sure the unhoused get a hot meal for the holidays.
Antioch double homicide at bowling alley result of attempted robbery
A motive behind a double homicide at an Antioch bowling alley was announced Thursday afternoon.
East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round
As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.
Bay Area Rescue Mission serving Christmas dinner, changing lives year-round
The organization serves 4,000 meals a day to the homeless in Richmond.
Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years
A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard.
Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' celebrates 102nd birthday
A beloved Bay Area WWII veteran who has captivated hearts all over social media and much of the world turned 102 on Friday.