Photo of broken heart tattoo released in search of identity of deceased woman in East Bay
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
2 Stanford dropouts raise $10M to change the online dating world
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
San Mateo: Registered sex offender caught after anonymous sting operation
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after an anonymous group conducted a private sting operation that led to his arrest at a San Mateo shopping mall.
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after an anonymous group conducted a private sting operation that led to his arrest at a San Mateo shopping mall.
Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Man fatally shot at Antioch home; suspect arrested nearby
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
Key California races
May 5 ballot drop boxes and other ballot drop-off locations open. As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.
May 5 ballot drop boxes and other ballot drop-off locations open. As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.
New polling shows tightening race for California governor
The race for California’s next governor remains wide open, according to two recent polls.
The race for California’s next governor remains wide open, according to two recent polls.
Arts Contra Costa County
Arts Contra Costa County is working to strengthen the creative community by supporting local artists, funding programs and expanding access to the arts.
Arts Contra Costa County is working to strengthen the creative community by supporting local artists, funding programs and expanding access to the arts.
'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Thieves steal bronze plaques on Alameda park benches
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.