Eleven tuberculosis cases linked to California Grand Casino in Pacheco

Contra Costa County public health officials say 11 confirmed tuberculosis cases have been linked to staff and customers who spent time inside the California Grand Casino in Pacheco between 2018 - 2023. 

Bicyclist community rallies for safer access to Mt. Diablo Trail, suing U.S. Bank

Dozens of bicyclists gathered at US Bank in Danville for a rally, demanding their shortcut to Mount Diablo Trail be restored. They were requesting US Bank, the owner of the property, to open the path back to the public.

Teen arrested in Oakley shooting at party that left 16-year-old dead

Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old for the shooting that left a 16-year-old dead and three others injured Saturday night at a house party in Oakley.

Pet shelters overflowing, euthanasia being considered

The old saying that more is better does not apply to hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other pets in shelters, waiting for permanent homes that may never come. 

Livermore firefighter's miracle save of a beloved restaurant

The mop up from the incineration of three abandoned buildings in Livermore continues after yesterday evening's fire that threatened a neighboring structure. A number of people have told me that there were homeless people occupying the destroyed buildings from time to time. Now it's rubble and trouble, but, with a silver lining.

Richmond police searching for missing girl

Richmond police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 11-year-old. 

2 of 5 Bay Area refineries to stop making gasoline

The Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum are permanently converting their East Bay refineries to produce renewable, bio-based diesel fuel from plant-based materials.

Getaway driver in Antioch mail-carrier robbery charged by feds

A man accused of being the getaway driver in the robbery of a postal carrier in Antioch has been arrested and charged in federal court.

First flock of California condors seen in East Bay in over 100 years

For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range. 

Lafayette wraps up annual art, wine festival

Thousands of people strolled down Mount Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette for the city's annual art and wine festival.

Richmond woman charged in international, million-dollar Ponzi scheme

A Richmond woman has been indicted and charged with several crimes of fraud after she allegedly defrauded investors in the U.S. and Oceania, officials said Tuesday. 

Danville woman sentenced for embezzling $1.7m from Men’s Wearhouse, parent company

A woman from Danville was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1.7 million from Men's Wearhouse and its parent company Tailored Brands, federal prosecutors said this week.   

Suspect still at large as police connect murder suspects to East Bay gang

Pittsburg police said Thursday that people who allegedly killed a 24-year-old Antioch man in July are affiliated with the East Contra Costa County street gang Midtown.   

Concerns rise over Alameda County DA's boyfriend employed at office

New questions have risen about Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's boyfriend being hired for a job in the DA's office.

Motorcyclist killed on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez

A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.   

San Pablo police shoot man experiencing mental health episode

A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting Friday after his wife called authorities for mental health assistance in San Pablo. 

Future of vandalized Mission Peak pole uncertain, parking problems persist

The future of the vandalized "Mission Peaker" sculpture atop Mission Peak in Fremont is uncertain, renewing a battle over parking snarls and the sanctity of the attraction.