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."

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.   

East Bay residents find ways to cope with heat wave
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The heat wave is hitting the East Bay especially hard. Concord was one of the hottest cities in the region. Temperatures topped 100 degrees on Tuesday.

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.   

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.     

Crowds beat the heat at Dublin's 'The Wave' water park

Even though it's way early in the season, for a major heatwave it's not too early to protect yourself from the harsher side of Mother Nature.

20-year-old Walnut Creek woman heading to Olympics

An East-Bay woman is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. She'll be the youngest woman ever to represent Team USA in wrestling at the 2024 games. 

Chronic Bay Area thief, bank robber given over 5 years in federal prison

According to prosecutors, Elder committed a Marina District bank robbery while he was out on parole. He had just gotten out of custody 19 days earlier after serving time for another bank robbery he committed in January 2022 in Brentwood.

CA DOJ makes recommendations to Antioch police after 2021 fatal shooting

The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.