Firefighters race to quell several Christmas blazes throughout Bay Area

The Bay Area saw several fires on Christmas Eve and Day displacing residents, including one resulting in the death of a woman and two small dogs.

BART police arrest man with AR-15-style rifle on train

BART police arrested a man on Christmas Eve after he boarded a Richmond-bound train with an AR-15-style rifle and was "bothering other passengers."

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.