Motorcyclist fatally thrown off motorcycle in 2-vehicle crash

A motorcycle rider died after colliding into back of a car while traveling eastbound on State Route 4 near Pittsburg on Saturday, said California Highway Patrol officials.   

Update: Hercules man faces felony charges in fatal Pleasant Hill shooting

A Hercules man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Arellano Laredo in Pleasant Hill, announced the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday.   

San Joaquin Co. Sheriff seeks potential Bay Area victims of prolific burglary scheme

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate potential victims of a prolific theft operation involving a suspect and a pawn shop in Richmond.  

East Bay professor announces run for Barbara Lee's congressional seat

An East Bay professor and Oakland resident is the latest candidate in the race for U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's seat in Congress.   

CHP rescues man stranded in San Joaquin river at night

A man was rescued from a dock floating in the San Joaquin River Tuesday night after being stranded, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Brawl at Contra Costa County Fair leads to chaperone policy

Videos posted on social media show how chaos erupted at the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch Saturday. There were huge brawls involving young people who appear to be teenagers. People are seen screaming, throwing punches, and pulling hair. 

Protesters demand Antioch cops in racist text scandal be fired

Marching and chanting, more than 100 demonstrators took to the steps of the Contra Costa County courthouse in Martinez on Friday, demanding officers involved in a racist texting scandal be fired.

1 dead in 3-car crash on Highway 4 near Concord

A 31-year-old man died in a three-car crash Thursday evening on state Highway 4 near Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

Vigil held in honor of Antioch crash victims

It was an emotional goodbye to three people who were killed in a car crash in Antioch. Family members have identified them as 45-year-old Ramell Jenkins, his wife Misty Green, and 25-year-old Brandon Compton. 

Concord man stabs, kills roommate during argument Wednesday

Concord police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing his roommate to death Wednesday afternoon.   

Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme

A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.   

1 dead in 2-car crash on Highway 4 late Wednesday

A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

Antioch native Isaiah Foskey drafted by the New Orleans Saints

Antioch native and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive end Isaiah Foskey was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft Friday.

Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday

The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.   

Wet and cooler days expected throughout the Bay next week

Enjoy the Sunday sun while you can as the start of the work week will bring cool temperatures and possible rain to the Bay Area.

State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license

Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.