Con Fire Officially Merges With East County Fire

The move brings 128,000 East Contra Costa residents under the purview of Con Fire and is expected to improve and streamline services.

Coroner Identifies 3 Killed In Brentwood Amtrak Collision With Car

Two others in the car suffered major injuries, including a child.

Concord Residents Urged To Heed Illegal Fireworks Warning

Contra Costa County officials reminded communities about the dangers of fireworks, especially during the prolonged drought.

3 Killed, 2 Hurt In Train Crash In Brentwood

The train crossing is the site of frequent crashes, according to a Contra Costa County fire official.

Kirker Fire Chars 105 Acres Near Concord, Pittsburg

The rapidly spreading grass fire broke out near Kirker Pass Road and Hess Road, Con Fire said.

Grass Fire Burns 200 Acres In Pittsburg; Evacuations Lifted As Forward Progress Stopped

Firefighters said some homes were threatened by the fire, but evacuations were lifted after crews were able to contain it by 6 a.m.

1 Dead, 9 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash In East Contra Costa County

An Acura sedan collided with a Chevrolet Suburban carrying nine people, one of whom died, the California Highway Patrol said.

2nd Wildfire Erupts In East Contra Costa In As Many Days

The Walnut Fire broke out in the same vicinity as Thursday's Marsh Fire.

Marsh Fire Spreads To 200 Acres In Contra Costa County

The wildfire is partially contained, according to Cal Fire.

Concord Vice Mayor Laura Hoffmeister Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

Concord Vice Mayor Laura Hoffmeister was arrested May 25 by Clayton Police on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Pittsburg Church Fire: Roof Collapses, Crews Battle Hotspots

Fire investigators were not able to assess the blaze for a possible cause as firefighters continued to battle hotspots.

1 Dead In Fiery Crash On Highway 4 Near Pittsburg

The driver of a Hyundai Tucson died at the scene of the crash on state Highway 4, the California Highway Patrol said.

Concord Police Arrest Two Drivers On Suspicion Of DUI

Two drivers were arrested Friday evening during DUI enforcement patrol by he Concord Police Department.

Car Hits Horse In Contra Costa Co.

One person suffered major injured and a horse was killed in a collision in Knightsen Friday night.

Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe Faces 2 DUI Charges

The charges stem from offenses alleged to have taken place March 19 in Pleasant Hill.

Brush Fire Erupts Near Concord Commercial Area, Businesses Evacuated

The blaze on Willow Pass Court near state Highway 4 burned 30 acres.

Homeless Concord Man Charged In Man's Death At Encampment: DA

Guadalupe Jose Robles is being held in lieu of $2.1 million bail in connection with the death of Shafi Kevin Qasimi of Walnut Creek.

Pittsburg Church Ransacked; Equipment Stolen, Photos Taken From The Walls

Pastor Maria Gardner-Langston told KPIX the criminals stole TVs, the sound system, mics, speakers, two drum sets and pictures off the wall.

CoCo Authorities Search For Arson Suspect In Highway 4 Fires

Three small fires were set along Highway 4 near the intersection of San Marco Boulevard in Pittsburg, a Con Fire official said.

Fatal House Fire; Chopper Crash: Concord, East Bay Crime Log

Fentanyl, heroin & $139K seized, DNA on shirt leads to robbery suspect, "kids" edibles and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

Multiple Arson Suspects Arrested In Connection With Weekend East Bay Fires

The fires stretched from Concord to Hillcrest Park in Antioch not far from Highway 4.

Arrest Made In Organized Bay Area Retail Theft Ring: CHP

Over $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered from an East Bay home and a storage facility, the California Highway Patrol said.

1 Dead, 4 Injured In Contra Costa Rollover Crash; DUI Suspected

The driver in the crash on state Highway 4 was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.

Mysterious Shooting At Sunvalley Mall Prompts Investigation

The shooting occurred late Saturday night.

Skateboard Attack On Senior; UC Berk Fire: Concord, East Bay Crime Log

Woman & boyfriend accused in husband's death, pool party gunfire, teen killed on Hwy. 13 & other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

Concord Woman, Boyfriend Charged In Husband's Death: DA

Ismael Alvarez, 34, and Francesca Lopez, 44, are accused of killing Felipe Lopez in January in his Concord home.

Contra Costa Brush Fire Damages Home; School Evacuated

A blaze that burned behind several homes and forced the evacuation of a school was the second fire in as many days in Pittsburg.

Concord PD Asks Residents, Businesses To Register Surveillance Cameras

Police say the goal of the Community Electronic Eye program is to help solve crimes.

Crews Battle Brush Fire In Pittsburg Hills

The Leland Fire burned some 7 acres south of state Highway 4, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Ygnacio Valley Road

A man was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Ygnacio Valley.

East Bay Trio Plead Guilty To Selling Illegal Guns To Undercover Cops

Two Concord residents and a Hercules resident were arrested following an investigation by the ATF, DEA, USPS, Concord PD and Antioch PD.

Juvenile Arrested In Concord Shooting Death

A juvenile was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man Saturday morning at the corner of Meadow Lane and Johnson Drive.

Arrest Made In Concord Arson Fire That Spread Into Business: Con Fire

Investigators saw footage of the suspect lighting a piece of cardboard on fire, then throwing it into a dumpster, Con Fire said.

Concord Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child Younger Than 13: DA

The 50-year-old Concord resident was previously charged with possession of child pornography.

Concord PD Uses Drone To Find Missing Autistic 6-Year-Old Child

It was the Concord Police Department's first drone deployment.

Arson Arrests Made In Bay Point, Antioch Fires: Con Fire

Witnesses helped identify the suspects in both incidents.

Crews Contain Willow Pass Fires Along Highway 4 In Bay Point

One person was in custody in connection with the fires, authorities said.

Con Fire Rescues Man Trapped Underground For Up To 2 Days

It took over three hours and a 50-person rescue effort to free the man who was stuck in a storm water drainage pipe in Antioch.

Antioch Mayor Apologizes After DUI Arrest

The mayor of a small Bay Area town said he was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol on Saturday morning.

I-80 Reopened In Contra Costa Co. After Fiery Crash

The crash occurred at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday and caused the freeway to be shut down for four hours.