Prescribed Burn May Produce Smoke In Parts Of Lamorinda

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District advised nearby residents to close exterior doors and windows to keep smoke from entering their homes.

Bicyclist May Have Run Red Light In Lafayette Collision With Car: Cops

The bicyclist was treated at the scene, then taken to a hospital, police said.

Prescribed Burn Underway In Orinda

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District was scheduled to conduct a controlled burn Monday.

Sheriff's Office Says Phone Scammers Threaten Arrest To Get Money

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.

Unlicensed Contractor Accused Of Defrauding Contra Costa Customers: DA

Officials said Adan Contreras Rivas went by Gutierrez Tree Services, New View Tree Care and other names, and may have more Bay Area victims.

Coroner's Inquest Planned For Moraga Death

The death followed a police chase back in June.

CoCo Woman Charged With Using Scott Peterson's ID For Unemployment

She is accused of collecting $145,000 in fraudulent unemployment benefits by using the IDs of two convicted murderers.

Lamorinda Man Charged In Home Invasion: Contra Costa DA

Kenneth David Mcisaac, 31, is accused of holding a family of four hostage for several hours.

Former FBI Agent From East Bay Convicted Of Accepting Bribes

Babak Broumand, 56, of Lafayette, was found guilty of accepting cash and other items from a lawyer with ties to Armenian organized crime.

Attempted Lamorinda Home Invasion Robbery: Man Injured, Arrested

Officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at an apartment complex and found the suspect injured, the sheriff's office said.

Lamorinda Residents Encouraged To Take Part In Evacuation Drill

A virtual evacuation exercise is planned for Saturday in the three cities and the community of Canyon. Here's what to know.

Man Tries To Kidnap Girl In Lamorinda, Police Say

A 14-year-old girl was walking to school when a man grabbed her, police said.

Chase Ends In Lafayette Crash, Police Say

Two people were arrested in connection with the pursuit from El Sobrante, police said.

Orinda Man Faces Felony Hit-And-Run Charges In Pinole Crash: DA

It is alleged that Joseph Kish, 73, of Orinda, hit a bicyclist with his car in Pinole, then fled the scene of the crash.

Gym Shooting + Sex Offender Arrested: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

Fight turns deadly in gym parking lot; registered sex offender accused of trying to lure two girls; former sheriff's volunteer arraigned.

Lamorinda Residents In Distress Can Call New 988 Suicide Hotline

This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.

2 Arrests Made In Fatal Lamorinda Roadway Shooting

Detectives worked continuously on the case to identify the suspects in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Basel Jilani of Lafayette.

Driver Dies In Orinda Crash As SUV Veers Off Highway 24

The fatal collision was reported shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday near Camino Pablo.

CHP Reports Traffic Fatality In Orinda

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic fatality occurred Friday night on eastbound State Highway 24 in Orinda.

Serial Rapist; Smash-'N-Grab Busts: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime Log

Admitted "meth user" with gun, smoldering Marsh Fire affects air, fiery fatal crash and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

Couple Dodges Freeway Shooting: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

East Bay man arrested, accused of lewd acts with a child; City issues email scam warning; deadly crash.

Lamorinda Man Found Guilty Of Fraud, Money Laundering

The scheme netted him $1.5 million. He could spend decades in prison.

Unclaimed Cash + Deadly Crashes: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay man died following a boat collision; a smash-and-grab robbery at a department store; and police announce multiple arrests.

Fatal Orinda Crash Closes Roadway

Police are asking the public to use alternate routes.

Police Pursuit In Lamorinda Ends With 3 Arrests

Police say a gun was tossed out of the car at Campolindo High School.

Are You Seeing Smoke In Moraga?

Find out about Friday's controlled burn.

1 Dead, 9 Hurt In Crash + Theft: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay man is arrested in a child pornography investigation; a man was shot to death in Hayward; can you ID a Cold Case murder victim?

$60K Reward Offered + Guns Seized: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

Driver sentenced to community service for killing school crossing guard; a car crashed into a home; a grass fire raced across 200 acres.

Woman Sentenced For Deadly School Crossing Guard Crash: Report

The crash happened near Stanley Middle School​ last September.

$3M Grant Will Fund New Fire Break In Lafayette

The Cal Fire grant will be used to create a Shaded Fuel Break .

School Damaged By Copper Thief: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

Arrests made in 2 homicides; jury convicts nanny's boyfriend of sexual molestation; deadly crash with big rig; man with a machete arrested.

Teen Arrested After School Threat: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

A police car was rammed during a suspect chase; 130 tickets written in traffic crackdown; restaurant and house fires; a puppy scam warning.

Police Car Rammed During Lamorinda Chase: Police

Police recovered a stolen vehicle and packages stolen from a half-dozen homes in Lafayette and Moraga.

Freeway Shooting + 'Hero' Guard: Lamorinda, East Bay Crime News

Police and fire stories that made news in the East Bay this week.

100% Of Lamorinda Properties At Wildfire Risk: Report

Another destructive wildfire season fueled by extreme drought looms in California. The startling new report on Lamorinda.

Contra Costa Sheriff's Office Donates Old Protective Gear To Ukraine

The helmets and body armor will be used to equip Ukrainian civilians with an additional layer of safety, officials said.

Fatal House Fire; Chopper Crash: Lamorinda Area, 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.

Man Shot, Killed On Grizzly Peak Boulevard In Oakland

The individual was found near the overlook area, officials said.

Skateboard Attack On Senior; UC Berk Fire: Lamorinda, E. 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.

Contra Costa Deputies Collect 547 Pounds Of Meds At Take-Back Event

The sheriff's office hosted the weekend collection as part of the DEA's annual effort to combat drug abuse.