Alejandro Valentino Urias, 22, pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution to a minor near Concord High School.
Evidence showed how Jennifer Decarlo, 35, groomed and lured boys to her home to commit lewd acts on them, the DA's Office said.
Recent developments in the Terrie Ladwig cold case led to the identification of a truck driver now living in Utah, Concord police said.
The abuse came to light when the girl gave birth to a stillborn baby, prosecutors said.
"After many years, the victim’s family and the community have closure on a tragic and senseless murder."
The CHP asked for the public's help to find the driver responsible for the death of Damond Lazenby Jr., 19, along Highway 4 in Concord.
As the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Damond Lazenby Jr. continued, more than $12,000 has been raised to help his family.
The 19-year-old from Pittsburg has not been seen by his family since Sunday, according to Concord police.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot; detectives were working to determine whether it was an intentional act.
Detectives believe a man accused in a Christmas Day incident in Concord may have sexually assaulted other women, too.
The pedestrian was standing near her car when an unknown vehicle struck her, the California Highway Patrol said.
"The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired."
Detectives believe there may be additional victims in the community who have not come forward.
Four vehicles — including a big rig — were involved and all came to rest in the eastbound lanes, the California Highway Patrol said.
An employee of The Habit lost an eye after she was punched in the face by a customer in Antioch, police said.
A 62-year-old Bay Point resident died and a suspect was in custody in a Thanksgiving morning homicide.
Firefighters couldn't put out a fire that started when a construction crew hit a gas line until PG&E shut down the line at 12:30 p.m.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of the scam that involves someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office.
It ended after 187 days, which is six days shorter than the heightened risk period in 2021.
The person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to new information from police.
A wrong-way crash killed four people in one vehicle and the driver in another on Highway 4 Thursday.
The second-alarm fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. Thursday on Euclid Avenue.
Officials said Adan Contreras Rivas went by Gutierrez Tree Services, New View Tree Care and other names, and may have more Bay Area victims.
Electricity was shut off to the area and Grant Street was expected to remain closed at Frederick Street for several hours, police said.
Former Pittsburg PD Officer Armando Montalvo is accused of illegal assault weapon sales and possession.
The robberies were reported on Sept. 16 and 19, in the parking lot of a Bank of America branch at 6261 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood.
A resident of rural Plymouth discovered the partial remains of Alexis Gabe on Thursday, authorities said.
Eastbound Treat Boulevard was shut down for more than three hours Tuesday night as the fatal collision was investigated.
"We want everyone to be as safe as possible, especially when they are on the road."
Mykaella Sharlman's badly burned body was found Oct. 17 on the Mokelumne bike/pedestrian trail near Gentrytown Drive.
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a gang-related drive-by shooting in Concord, police said.
The blaze at Imperial Seafood Restaurant was reported around 4 a.m. Friday.
Antioch police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the woman.
Firefighters responded when a resident called to report a small fire on a paved city trail, police said.
A 17-year-old Concord resident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide in connection with a shooting, Walnut Creek police said.
UPDATED: The mall was evacuated and closed to the public for more than two hours Wednesday when security reported a man with a possible gun.
Officers were at Ygnacio Valley High School on Tuesday because of rumors of a school shooting threat, Concord police said.
Police said drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic on Walk and Roll to School Day.
Witnesses are sought as police investigate two shootings reported within a 24-hour period.