Anti-semitic and racist vandalism at Pleasant Hill Middle School

Pleasant Hill Middle School shares that its campus has experienced what the school district is calling a "disturbing incident of hateful vandalism."

Hit-and-run kills 2 brothers, ages 12 and 13 in Antioch

An overnight crash in Antioch has left two children dead and the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene, police said. The two children were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

Pizza delivery driver shot, killed at close range in Oakley

A man was shot and killed while sitting in his car parked in front of his home in Oakley on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Oakley Police Department.

1 dies, 1 injured on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Westbound lanes on Interstate 580 on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopened late Sunday night after a fatal crash.

Pedestrian struck in vehicle collision in Concord

A pedestrian was involved in a vehicle collision in Concord Sunday night, police said shortly after 9 p.m.   

Health officials want to crack down on Martinez Refinery after another flaring

The "rotten egg" odor caused by chemicals like sulfur in the air on Friday is giving rise to complaints from people all over the East Bay and leaving health officials concerned.

Search for sexual assault suspect in Concord

Police in Concord are investigating a sexual assault. Authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspect.

Retired officer accused of shooting wife, standoff, appears in court

Retired Pittsburg police officer Chunilam Saechao, accused of shooting his wife and charged with attempted murder, had his first court appearance on Thursday. His court appearance was a week after the shooting led to a days-long stand-off with Pleasant Hill SWAT Police.

CHP police chase ends in overturned car, 5 arrests

In Bay Point, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people after a police pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle overturning.

East Bay pastor arrested for alleged sex abuse against teen

An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.

Family shares last meal with 86-year-old patriarch before deadly Thanksgiving DUI Concord crash

The family of an 86-year-old Concord man killed in a Thanksgiving Day DUI crash wrestled with mixed emotions on Tuesday. Although they were sad at their loss, they found solace in the last meal they shared with him.

Pedestrian fatally struck by hit-and-run driver on Hwy 4 in Discovery Bay

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver on state Highway 4 in the Discovery Bay area of east Contra Costa County late Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

CoCo County DA's office joins with other agencies to penalize Martinez refinery

The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.   

Con Fire fireman dies from occupational-related cancer

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District stations will fly flags at half-staff this week for firefighter John Martinez, who died of cancer Sunday morning.   

Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims

An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.   

Multiple arrested in sideshow crackdown in Concord

Concord police arrested several drivers during a city-wide crackdown on illegal sideshows.

Coroner identifies Vallejo teen killed in stolen car

The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash early Monday morning near Crockett as a 15-year-old driver from Vallejo.