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.

Woman killed in hit-and-run in Antioch

A woman was killed in Antioch Tuesday evening in a hit-and-run collision, and police are searching for the driver.

Man arrested for burglarizing East Bay elementary school twice

Brentwood police have arrested a man who allegedly burglarized a newly-built elementary on two separate occasions. 

East Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO reflects on President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian legacy

In 2013, President Carter and his late wife Roslyn headed to the East Bay to help build homes for people in need. Janice Jensen was there during that trip, and she remembered his legacy fondly.

Oakland donut shop struggles to find eggs amid bird flu shortage

As suppliers navigating the bird flu crisis have cracked down on how many eggs you can buy, small businesses like Donut Savant in Oakland are feeling the bite of higher egg prices.

Volunteers bring 2,500 hot meals to homeless encampments for the holidays

Even though Christmas is over, Bay Area non-profits are still working hard to feed families in need. The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program has made it a tradition to make sure the unhoused get a hot meal for the holidays.