Minor with gun, marijuana 'on the run' arrested in Richmond
Richmond police arrested a minor they said was carrying a large ziplock bag of marijuana and a loaded pistol.
Former Antioch police officer convicted of wire fraud as part of bigger scandal
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain pay raises for a university degree he paid someone else to obtain for him.
Convicted murderer's death penalty overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct
A convicted murderer from the East Bay who has been on death row for 33 years must now either be released or retried because of prosecutorial misconduct.
Former Chabot College journalism student dies covering Ukraine conflict
Titawny Cook of Hayward, who served a tour of duty in Iraq as a United States Marine, and later studied journalism at Chabot College, is remembered fondly by his peers.
Bikers killed in 2 separate collisions in Antioch
A bicyclist and motorcycle biker were killed in two separate fatal accidents in Antioch Saturday, police said. At least one of the drivers was arrested.
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
3.3 earthquake strikes near Solano County
An earthquake rocked some parts of Solano County Sunday afternoon, hitting 3.3 on the Richter scale.
Person dies from West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
The West Nile Virus has reared its head in two heavily populated Bay Area counties, with one county reporting a West Nile virus death last week.
Family members of 5 Alameda murder victims face accused killer in court
Family members of five Alameda murder victims are demanding justice after prosecutors say Shane Killian shot and killed his own family.
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. “I love Kamala," said democratic voter. “I just don’t know if America is ready for Kamala."
Animals in Contra Costa are free to adopt during month of July
Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.
3-year-old celebrates last cancer treatment in firetruck ride
One East Bay boy is celebrating the end of his final chemo infusion. With the help of Project Pink Wheels, 3-year-old Gabriel Gassoway rode to his last chemo infusion appointment in style at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Walnut Creek on Thursday.
Reserve Antioch police officer dies
Reserve officer Frank Rupani with the Antioch Police Department has died, police said.
Double shooting in Antioch leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
A 58-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday and a 44-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after also being shot in Antioch, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Major delay on BART Transbay tube due to equipment problem
There is a major delay on the BART Transbay Tube due to an equipment problem on a train, the agency said Sunday evening.
16-year-old girl missing out of Brentwood: police
Brentwood police are looking for a missing girl they're calling a runaway.
Video: Man chases, assaults police employee in attack
What started off as another Tuesday turned precarious when a man allegedly assaulted and falsely imprisoned a public employee in broad daylight.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in Pittsburg
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
East Bay mothers of murdered children walk for healing
After years of battling depression, one mourning mother would turn her pain into purpose.