Officials say wood in road likely caused cement truck overturn crash
Wood debris in the road is being cited as the possible cause of an overturned cement truck that trapped the driver inside for more than …
Mount Diablo Unified, Oakland Unified school districts announce campus closures
In an automated call to parents Friday morning, Mount Diablo Unified School District Superintendent Robert Martinez said that all schools will be closed to student …
Officials identify Concord man, 59, as fatal motorcycle crash victim
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on Marsh Creek Road east of Clayton on Sunday afternoon has been identified by the Contra Costa County …
Man dies in motorcycle crash on Marsh Creek Road
A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon in what appears to be a solo accident on Marsh Creek Road east of Clayton, the East Contra Costa Fire …
Immediate Clayton evacuations ordered
An immediate evacuation order has been issued by Cal Fire for the area around Leon Drive, including Leon Court and Leon Way in Clayton due …
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Clayton collision
A pedestrian was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle, Clayton police said. The accident was reported about 8:30 p.m. …
Crews say they ‘turned the corner’ on Marsh Complex fires
The Marsh Complex fires, first reported early Saturday morning northeast of Mount Diablo in unincorporated Contra Costa County, was at 85 percent containment Sunday night, …
Contra Costa brush fires near Clayton burn 655 acres
Brush fires burning in Contra Costa County on Saturday morning have consumed 655 acres near Clayton.
Fire district says current fees do ‘not come close to addressing’ needs
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors could vote Tuesday to approve a significant increase in the county fire district’s “fire facilities fee”, which county …
Mount Diablo fire grows to three acres
A grass fire on Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County has grown to three acres Saturday night, with zero containment, Cal Fire reported. Also, the …
Bay Area cities turn used tires into fresh pavement
Seven Bay Area municipalities are among 35 statewide to receive grants for road repair projects involving recycled tires.