Contra Costa

Paving machine runs over person on Bethel Island

At least one person was seriously injured when they were run over by a paving machine at a work site…

6 years ago

Antioch house fire quickly contained

Nine people were displaced following a one-alarm fire at a home in Antioch early Tuesday morning, according to the Contra…

6 years ago

Investigators seize illegal guns at Oakley home

Investigators following up on the arrest of a felon who allegedly had an unregistered, loaded handgun in his possession last…

6 years ago

State supreme court rules on juvenile offender DNA

The California Supreme Court ruled in San Francisco Thursday that juvenile offenders whose misdeeds are reduced from felonies to misdemeanors…

6 years ago

Suspect killed in collision during police pursuit

A suspect being pursued by Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office deputies was killed in a collision Thursday night.

6 years ago

Fire burns four acres on Mt. Diablo

Cal Fire officials said firefighters have extinguished a fire that started Thursday afternoon on Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County.

6 years ago

One injured in I-80 freeway shooting

At least one person was injured following a freeway shooting on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in unincorporated Contra Costa County…

6 years ago

One injured as firefighters battle Marsh fire

A firefighter suffered minor injuries in the 247-acre Marsh Fire, which started Wednesday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County south…

6 years ago

Bicyclist killed in Contra Costa Co.

A bicyclist has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in unincorporated Contra Costa County, officials with the…

6 years ago

Contra Costa Co. restaurants fined for lack of insurance

Nine restaurants around Contra Costa County have been issued administrative fines for allegedly failing to provide workers' compensation insurance, prosecutors…

6 years ago

Suspect arrested in MacArthur BART stabbing

BART officials said police have arrested the suspect in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old woman Sunday night.

6 years ago

Walnut Creek pilots free Lyft rides for seniors

The city of Walnut Creek is piloting a program in which seniors can schedule a free Lyft ride when standard…

6 years ago

Motorcyclist airlifted after Brentwood crash

A 60-year-old man was transported to a hospital by helicopter after a motorcycle crash Monday morning just outside of Brentwood,…

6 years ago

Sheriff to close Richmond ICE facility

Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston announced plans Tuesday to end a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and…

6 years ago

Deputies plan gunfire detection tests in Contra Costa Co.

People living along highways in Contra Costa County may hear gunfire Thursday night when the California Highway Patrol shuts the…

6 years ago

Alameda Co. opioid deaths halved in 2017

Officials with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency said recently-released data reveal that the number of opioid overdose deaths…

6 years ago

Sunday picnics devolve into ‘chaotic’ brawl

Four people were arrested after a brawl at a local park Saturday night, which involved dozens of people and prompted…

6 years ago

Contra Costa Co. 911 now accepting texts

Emergencies in unincorporated Contra Costa County can now be reported by text messages to 911, county sheriff's officials said.

6 years ago

Nationwide sting targets child sex offenses

Multiple people have been arrested in the Bay Area for child pornography or attempting to arrange sexual contact with children…

6 years ago

No injuries in Lafayette house fire

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews have fully contained a one-alarm fire at a home in Lafayette early Thursday…

6 years ago

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