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.
BREAKING: The CHP says a vehicle fire has spread to a hillside in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
The training is taking place Monday, Oct. 14.
The PG&E shutdown dominated headlines this week, but there was other police, fire and court news happening around the Tri-Valley.
The decision to close the park was made at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Find the latest updates from PG&E, the school district, city and police.
The advisory comes as officials prepare for gusty winds, low humidity and severe fire conditions.
No injuries were reported in the blaze in the 6300 block of Johnston Road that was first reported at 6:54 p.m. Saturday.
The blaze was reported just before noon Saturday.
The Santa Rita and Martinez jails made headlines this week, along with other police, fire and court news.
Isaiah Javier Ortiz, 21, of Clayton, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of four felonies in connection with the fires.
Danville resident Ralph Gracie, who owns several Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academies in the Bay Area — including Dublin — is accused of assault.
An early morning freeway crash killed a man, along with other police, fire and court news.
Although alcohol bottles were found in the deceased's vehicle, it is not known yet whether DUI played a factor in the crash.