Two men are charged with burglarizing Alamo homes; police observe a "bait bike" theft; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The Sheriff's Office is in the process of returning recovered property to the rightful owners.
A car flipped onto its side Tuesday on Diablo Road at the southbound I-680 onramp. There were no injuries reported, officials say.
Danville Police set up a "bait bike" to catch bicycle thieves, and said they observed the pair stealing the bike.
Sidney Clifford Hill, 34, gave up the chase after Danville police cornered him.
An attorney is sentenced for shooting ex-girlfriend's face with BB gun; brazen burglars; and more regional police, fire and court news.
Wayne Jerome Johnson, 61, was sentenced Friday for felony convictions of domestic violence and stalking of his ex-girlfriend.
A car drives into a Blackhawk salon; three Dublin High students killed in crash; and more news in police, fire and courts this week.
Brandon Genest, 29, will stand trial on multiple charges of sexually molesting children in his care.
“I must admit I’ve been quite shaken up, but once I knew everyone was safe, I thanked God! We will rebuild our lobby and that can be fixed.”
The Citizen's Academy gives Contra Costa County gives residents a firsthand look at how the Sheriff's Office does its job.
Black students face bigotry; technology used to nab Golden State Killer shuts cold case; and more news in police, fire and courts this week.
Investigative Genetic Genealogy cracked the Golden State Killer case and its ties to local rapes, and now it's solved two East Bay killings.
Two men accused of selling faulty plane tickets through their travel agency pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges this week.
Thanks to a Danville resident's doorbell camera, police say two Concord residents were arrested Monday in connection with package thefts.
Laudemer Atienza Arboleda, 33, of Newark was fatally wounded by a Danville deputy in 2018.
A K-9 stopped an Alamo burglary; a former firefighter's legal troubles; and more news in police, fire and courts this week.
The former Contra Costa County Fire Protection District battalion chief has been charged with 12 felonies.
Deputies spotted suspects taking objects from an Alamo house and chased them across a neighborhood before two of them were subdued.
Treacherous holiday driving, cops issue warnings, and more police, fire and court news from around the region this week.
A coroner’s inquest is held whenever someone is killed by police or dies in police custody.
Police, fire and court news in the region this week.
Scammers requesting money or personal information have targeted Bay Area residents, and police are issuing advice about how to respond.
If residents see smoke coming from the area of San Pablo reservoir on Friday and Saturday, it is likely due to a controlled burn.
Peter Edward Voss, 31, of San Ramon was arrested on suspicion of several crimes.
Jury finds dog walker not guilty in animal cruelty case, and other police, fire and court news this week in the region.
"What prompted this enforcement action was a recent increase in vehicle collisions in the downtown area," Danville police said.
Adam Vavrus was caught on video home surveillance in December appearing to kick and yell at a dog he was hired to walk.
Santa Rita inmates protest and other police and fire news this week in the region.
Although many customers are expected to lose power Tuesday, there are no additional planned outages in the San Ramon/Danville area.
If people smell smoke, the air district recommends that they stay inside with windows and doors closed.
Residents and businesses are urged to plan ahead.
The new event forecast to begin Tuesday could extend to portions of 32 counties in the PG&E service area.
The week's roundup of police, fire and court news across the Tri-Valley.
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.
The Megan's Law Website shows that five registered sex offenders live in and around Danville and Blackhawk.
The event gives people the chance to dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs — anonymously and for free.
Sebastian Joseph Hall, 27, of Concord was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing the bike equipped with GPS.
Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested by Danville police after officers set up a sting operation in their town.