PITTSBURG

Police arrest man for allegedly bringing explosive device to former employer

The Antioch Police Department arrested a Pittsburg man this week for allegedly bringing a homemade explosive device to the business…

4 years ago

Crews contain ‘stubborn’ Pittsburg fire at 2 acres

Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said just after 2 p.m. that the "stubborn grass, debris and junk fire" along…

4 years ago

Suspect throws submachine gun from car in pursuit, crashes into several apartments

A reckless driving suspect allegedly threw a submachine gun out a window during a police chase Sunday night in Pittsburg,…

4 years ago

County superior court functions set to reopen May 26 with screening, distancing measures

Most functions of the Contra Costa County Superior Court, including jury service, are set to reopen at 8 a.m. Monday,…

4 years ago

Man dies in hospital after vehicle crashes into canal

A man died after his vehicle crashed into the Contra Costa Canal in Pittsburg early Wednesday morning, authorities said. The…

4 years ago

Man goes ‘ballistic’ with scissor stabbing attack on two Pacheco restaurant workers

Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies arrested a man Saturday night they said terrorized workers and customers at two restaurants in the…

4 years ago

Teen boy surrenders in connection with high school fatal shooting

A 15-year-old boy wanted in a fatal January shooting moments after a basketball game at Deer Valley High School surrendered…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Pedestrian dies in collision with vehicle on Highway 4 off-ramp

A 33-year-old man was struck and killed early Sunday morning by a driver exiting eastbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg…

4 years ago

Los Medanos College accepts nominations for Cesar Chavez awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual awards celebrating the life of activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez given…

4 years ago

Hit-and-run driver hits pole, knocks out power to nearly 7,000 customers

North Parkside Drive in Pittsburg is expected to be closed for several hours Sunday night as police investigate a hit-and-run…

4 years ago

Two masked men break into Pittsburg home, fatally shoot resident

Pittsburg police are searching for two suspects that broke into a home early Saturday morning and shot and killed a…

4 years ago

Pittsburg apartment shooting takes life of 29-year-old man

A 29-year-old man died in a shooting at an apartment complex in Pittsburg early Friday morning, police said. Officers responded…

4 years ago

Hiker discovers body in John Henry Johnson Park

A hiker discovered a man's body in a remote part of John Henry Johnson Park south of Pittsburg on Thursday,…

4 years ago

Former teller sues Wells Fargo, says manager drugged, raped her

A former bank teller is suing Wells Fargo and the man who managed a San Francisco branch where she worked,…

4 years ago

Two Contra Costa men in custody on suspicion of multi-state auto theft ring

Two Contra Costa County men have been arrested in connection with a multi-state auto theft ring targeting luxury vehicles, according…

5 years ago

Power cuts off for roughly 120,000 people in Contra Costa County

Wednesday's Public Safety Power Shutoff expected to affect roughly 51,000 PG&E customers and 120,000 people in Contra Costa County for…

5 years ago

Rep. DeSaulnier to discuss Trump admin oversight at two town halls

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, will host public "town hall" meetings in Pittsburg and Richmond this week, for updates…

5 years ago

Pittsburg City Council considers $50,000 immigration resource program

The Pittsburg City Council will consider establishing a new program promoting education, community resources and events related to immigration at…

5 years ago

Firefighters rein in two Pittsburg brush fires

A pair of brush fires that broke out in Pittsburg late Friday afternoon are under control as of about 5:30…

5 years ago

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