Iconic Mission Peak pole cut down by vandals in Fremont
The "Mission Peeker" pole that has stood at the summit of Mission Peak in Fremont was destroyed by vandals over the weekend.
The "Mission Peeker" pole that has stood at the summit of Mission Peak in Fremont was destroyed by vandals over the weekend.
Former staff member arrested at Brentwood high school football game
Police in Brentwood arrested a former staff member at a Heritage High School football game Friday evening.
Police in Brentwood arrested a former staff member at a Heritage High School football game Friday evening.
Westbound I-80 closure begins Thursday night, reroutes to last through Tuesday
Starting 9 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Interstate 80 west will be completely closed for much needed repaving, making it a much smoother ride. The repair is expected to last as much as 40 years.
Starting 9 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Interstate 80 west will be completely closed for much needed repaving, making it a much smoother ride. The repair is expected to last as much as 40 years.
Antioch man guilty in theft ring that stole $95,565 in lottery tickets
A 32-year-old Antioch man has admitted running a theft ring that made off with $95,565 in California State Lottery tickets and collected $59,105 in prize money, prosecutors say.
A 32-year-old Antioch man has admitted running a theft ring that made off with $95,565 in California State Lottery tickets and collected $59,105 in prize money, prosecutors say.
Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California's school lunches are going gourmet
Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys -- frozen pizza and chicken nuggets -- in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats.
Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys -- frozen pizza and chicken nuggets -- in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats.
Police arrest suspect in chaotic Antioch sideshow
A man is now under arrest and charged in connection with the Antioch sideshow over the weekend that left two people hurt.
A man is now under arrest and charged in connection with the Antioch sideshow over the weekend that left two people hurt.
2 Legionnaires' disease deaths linked to Richmond spa
Contra Costa Health Services announced they are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to a Richmond day spa, after two people who visited the Zen Day Spa in Richmond died this past week.
Contra Costa Health Services announced they are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to a Richmond day spa, after two people who visited the Zen Day Spa in Richmond died this past week.
Juvenile in custody for alleged rape at Concord BART Station
A juvenile suspect is in custody for an alleged rape at the Concord BART Station's parking lot Friday morning.
A juvenile suspect is in custody for an alleged rape at the Concord BART Station's parking lot Friday morning.
Man, dog dead after structure fire in San Pablo
A man and dog are dead after a fire tore through a commercial structure building in San Pablo, authorities said.
A man and dog are dead after a fire tore through a commercial structure building in San Pablo, authorities said.
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.
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.
Oakland homeless supportive housing project back on track following a KTVU investigation
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
In 2022, the City of Oakland got $30 million in grants from the state for three housing projects. Two of the three projects are open, operating and thriving.
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.
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.
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.
Antioch police chief announces retirement from department
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
Chief of Police Steven Ford of the Antioch Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.