2 East Bay political leaders killed in SoCal car crash

Two East Bay political leaders, Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, were killed in a crash in San Diego County on Friday night, according to friends.

5-year-old dies from injuries after water rescue from Bethel Island

A child who was rescued earlier Saturday afternoon from a drowning on Bethel Island has died from his injuries, authorities said.

Mariachi trumpets, Mayan dance, music at Richmond Cinco de Mayo event

The blast of mariachi trumpets, the clatter of dancing feet, the clamor of the crowd - all these and more are in store at Richmond's Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday.   

San Ramon Valley school district hires new superintendent

Trustees of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) announced Friday they hired CJ Cammack to be the district's next superintendent.     

Port of Oakland currently leading the world in zero pollution efforts

The Port of Oakland helped turn a page in history this morning, as it opened the very first commercial, zero emission, hydrogen truck stop, in the world.

SWAT team called in after man allegedly threatened to shoot wife

 A 60-year-old San Ramon man who allegedly threatened to kill his wife was arrested on Friday after negotiations with a SWAT team.   

Jazz appreciation month: East Bay city celebrates with free concert

April is jazz appreciation month, and to celebrate the Hercules Public Library is hosting a free concert this week. The event is happening this Tuesday at the branch on Civic Drive.

I-680 to close during weekend, backups expected

Drivers in the East Bay, take note: a stretch of southbound I-680 is shutting down for the weekend for road repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday. The closure stretches from Pleasanton to Sunol, and Caltrans is warning about potentially lengthy delays if you get caught up in the detours.

Antioch high schooler overdoses on fentanyl

A student at Deer Valley High School in Antioch overdosed on fentanyl and had to be administered Narcan before being taken to a local hospital. 

Volunteers clean up Concord ahead of Earth Day

Cities across the Bay Area are cleaning up their communities this weekend ahead of Earth Day on Monday. 

2 collide into Con Fire truck, critically injured

Two people were critically injured when their passenger vehicle collided with a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firetruck Saturday morning.   

Man dies at East Bay BART station

BART police announced Saturday morning that a man died of a drug overdose at the Walnut Creek BART station Friday night.   

CHP recovers more cars and guns in Oakland and East Bay

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.

3 accused of robbing low-income families, EBT recipients across California

Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.

Cheetos literally 'flaming hot': Bags of chips on fire at San Pablo Foodmaxx

A Foodmaxx in San Pablo was evacuated Friday evening after a fire broke out in their snack aisle, engulfing several bags of Cheetos in flames, bringing a whole new meaning to the brand's ‘Flamin’ Hot' version.

Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home

An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home. 

WWII Navy nurse celebrates 105th birthday, among last links to Pearl Harbor

Alice Darrow has been honored as one of the last living links to Pearl Harbor as a Navy nurse during World War II. Saturday, she was celebrated by family, friends, and community members for her love of life and patriotic commitment to our country, all at the young age of 105.