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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.