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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 where he used to work. Antioch police officers were...Read More
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 Highway 4 in Pittsburg has been contained at 2...Read More
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, officials said. Officers spotted a car driving recklessly in...Read More
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, May 26, court officials said this past week. Anyone...Read More
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 crash was reported at 2:22 a.m. at 3702 Railroad...Read More
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 unincorporated community of Pacheco, leaving two people with minor...Read More
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 himself to U.S. Marshals at the Oakland Police Department...Read More
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 instruction as of Tuesday....Read More
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 at the Loveridge Road off-ramp, the California Highway Patrol...Read More
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 by Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. Suggestions are open...Read More
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 accident that took out a utility pole and knocked...Read More
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 30-year-old man who lived there. Initial information is that...Read More
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 at about 2:30 a.m. Friday to a report of...Read More
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, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. The...Read More
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 to the California Highway Patrol. Melvin Zachery, from Bay...Read More
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 an estimated 24 hours started at noon, according to...Read More
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 on House of Representatives activities including oversight of the...Read More
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 their regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening. The Digital Office...Read More
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 p.m., the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said...Read More