Multiple injured after tree falls during Diablo Valley College graduation

A tree fell near the stadium at Diablo Valley College shortly at the end of the graduation ceremony Friday evening, causing multiple injuries.

Exotic bird stolen from pet shop recovered in Hayward

After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered.

Details about BART's Tuesday fire emerge at board meeting

The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro ​station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain. 

Driver killed, teen hospitalized in Concord crash: CHP

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Concord Tuesday afternoon that left one driver dead, another driver injured, and a teenage passenger seriously hurt.

BART's Green Line still out of service

BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.

East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns

With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.

3 injured with severe burns after Antioch fire pit explosion

Three people were hospitalized with severe burns after an explosion in an outdoor fire pit on Thursday night in Antioch, fire officials said.

2 arrested, charged with murder of Bay Point man

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including the murder of a Bay Point man killed earlier this month in Vacaville.

East Bay Regional Park District asks for public's help with planning documents

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the public's help in developing its next District Plan. The organization today published a survey, the responses of which will be used to guide its future.

Diablo Valley College vandalized with carved swastika, hate speech

Diablo Valley College president Susan Lamb sent a letter to students and employees Thursday to tell them about two recent incidents of antisemitism on the Pleasant Hill campus.   

Person injured in Martinez Refining Company fire

A fire that broke out at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening left one person injured, according to Contra Costa Health. 

East Bay pop-up serving families in need

An East Bay nonprofit is growing by leaps and bounds with 200 volunteers helping families in need.