Vegetation, cars, and structures involved in 3-alarm Bay Point fire

ConFire crews are responding to a three-alarm fire in Bay Point, officials said. The fire is currently a mix of cars, vegetation, and structures.

Richmond soccer clubs invite kids to kick off start to the Women's World Cup

The Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s girl power initiative joined the weekly health and nutrition event, to embrace girl power, and literally kick off the start of the Women’s World Cup.

Getting around the I-80 closure during 7-week period

Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.

Major closures coming to Interstate 80 over a 7-week period

Starting Friday night and every other weekend thereafter, Caltrans will be closing either the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County near the Carquinez Bridge.

BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat

BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.   

East Bay pools expected to be packed this weekend amid soaring heat

Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park in San Ramon was packed Friday as temperatures soared. Hundreds are expected to dive in this weekend to beat the heat.

BART experiencing major systemwide delays due to network issues

BART is experiencing major delays systemwide due to computer and routing issues according to a Saturday afternoon advisory.

2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue

Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.

Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend

The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.

July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day

From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.

1 person injured in shooting at Concord motel

Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person at a Concord motel early Saturday.   

Harvard-bound East Bay high school swimmer makes waves in swimming competitions

As a champion swimmer in the state, she admits she’s been training since she was very young. She comes from a family of athletes, including her father who played college football. Her twin brother Scott is also a swimmer.

Here's why water is seeping into bore of Caldecott Tunnel

Concerns about the structural integrity of the Caldecott Tunnel system have emerged due to a mystery surrounding water flowing through one of its bores.

Series of I-80 crashes cause fiery mess in Contra Costa County

California Highway Patrol is investigating a series of collisions early Sunday on Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County.

'We wanted to bring her home': Memorial service held for Alexis Gabe

Mourners said their last goodbyes to Alexis Gabe at a memorial service open to the public in Concord Saturday afternoon. The 24-year-old Oakley woman disappeared in January 2022. Police say she was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

Alameda County Fair: A true slice of Americana

The Alameda County Fair started Friday in Pleasanton, kicking off a 24-day run that is expected to draw huge crowds.