1 rescued, 1 still missing in East Bay water rescue

One person was pulled to safety during a water rescue in the East Bay on Saturday afternoon, and crews are searching for a second person as authorities warn of dangerous surf conditions.

1 dead from Danville's 'major traffic collision'

 One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision that closed Sycamore Valley Road at Camino Ramon in Danville on Saturday afternoon.

Oakland schools reveal major success in sending students college bound

The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced a jump in the number of high school students completing eligibility requirements to enter California State and University colleges. 

Armed robbery at Concord store turns deadly

A suspect in a botched armed robbery at a Concord convenience store was shot dead by a store employee Friday night, police say. 

East Bay man found guilty in murdering wife, mother-in-law

A jury has found Phuc Hong Vo guilty of murdering his 40-year-old wife Tho Ngoc Ly and his 75-year-old mother-in-law Que Thi Tran back nearly two years ago. 

Victim robbed after bank withdrawal in Antioch, police say

Brentwood police are looking for three suspects who assaulted and robbed someone last week after they withdrew a "significant" amount of money from an Antioch bank.   

Sutter Health to build billion-dollar medical campus in Emeryville

Sutter Health is investing $1 billion to build a new medical campus in Emeryville, which will include a flagship hospital and expanded outpatient services at two existing buildings, located at 5555 Hollis Street and 5300 Chiron Street. 

Gas prices soar in California while other states fall

Though inflation is running at 3% in California year over year, Bay Area gasoline prices are up 9% and climbing for the foreseeable future. Pain at the pump is more real than you might have imagined. 

125 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop in East Bay

Officers with the California Highway Patrol-Contra Costa division seized over 125 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, officials said Saturday. 

Contra Costa County health officials warn of refinery fire risks

Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out earlier this month, but they are urging precautions to prevent future incidents.

Cause identified in Martinez refinery fire

A cause for the fire at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon has been identified, officials said Sunday. 

Multiple injuries reported in Martinez refinery fire

At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon. 

Drugs, guns seized in Concord police operation

A Concord police operation resulted in the arrests of six individuals and the seizure of illicit goods after they received numerous reports of gang-related incidents and assaults occurring at area schools, authorities said. 

2nd annual 'Kindness Day' held in Oakley in honor of Alexis Gabe

The second annual Kindness Day in honor of Alexis Gabe was held at Oakley's Civic Center Park on Sunday. Gabe's family and friends gathered along with community members to honor Gabe. 

Canadian sentenced to prison for 'sextortion' of East Bay minor

A man who lured a Contra Costa County minor into divulging sexually explicit images, then blackmailed the victim into sending more, has been sentenced to prison for so-called "sextortion," prosecutors said.   

4 juveniles arrested for East Bay armed robbery

Police arrested four minors for an alleged robbery that occurred in Brentwood over the weekend, officials said. Officials said the victim was also a fellow minor.

East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors

For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.