A Contra Costa County grand jury is citing District Attorney Mark Peterson's misuse of campaign funds in seeking his removal from office.
President Trump has declared a major disaster in 8 of the 9 Bay Area counties because of winter storms in February, federal officials say.
BREAKING: The proclamation directs Caltrans to formally request immediate assistance through the a federal emergency relief program.
The inmate's death at the Martinez Detention Facility was last June.
A 1998 ordinance that imposes 500 feet restrictions on business locations will be debated.
Also, city parking fees are being waived during the holiday season.
The city will discuss the findings of a staff report re: forming a community utility with 13 other cities.
Mark Peterson admits spending $66K of campaign funds for his own personal use. (Breaking)
BREAKING: $267 million of seismic retrofits are planned for Transbay Tube. BUT ... service disruptions could last two or more years.
Patricia Cassady of Concord was one of two appointees named by Gov. Jerry Brown.
The $3.5 billion bond measure will be used to repair leaking tunnels, worn-out rails and train equipment, officials said.
Incumbent Federal Glover retains his seat against Martinez vice mayor. (Breaking)
Anamarie Avila Farias says she's the future of the county, while Federal D. Glover has a 16-year track record of leadership experience.
Proposed Rule 11-18 to reduce toxic emissions throughout Bay Area and will affect hundreds of existing facilities.
Here's when and where you can vote beginning today in Contra Costa County.
Stations in Lafayette and Antioch will receive the systems, which will also provide shade for some parking areas.
In Martinez, it's Measure R, a $120 million bond.
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Supervisor Federal Glover Speaks on His Legacy Representing Contra Costa County District 5
They're asking for higher wages and more staffing. (Breaking government news)
Instead of doing time in county lock-up with adults, young, low-level, nonviolent felons can access juvenile educational, support services.
A law in Berkeley requires retailers to warn customers of radiation exposure. Is that a freedom-of-speech violation? Or appropriate warning?
MARTINEZ LEADERS, LOCALS COME OUT TO ENDORSE SUPERVISOR FEDERAL GLOVER
Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover by Martinez Leaders
She is being hired away from the City of Benicia.
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U.S. appeals court in S.F. ruled today that people in compliance with state law can't be federally prosecuted.
A weak safety culture at the Tesoro refinery in Martinez led to four workers being injured by exposure to sulfuric acid, a report said.
In one project, Tesoro will pay $1 million to enable the Mount Diablo Unified School District to buy at least four new school buses.
A Contra Costa County supervisor announced Tuesday potential funding sources for efforts to curb the number of shootings on East Bay roads.
Two measures on Tuesday's ballot in Richmond that pitted city leaders against supposed outside business interests both appear to have lost.
A Baptist minister has been charged by the Contra Costa County DA's Office with 23 counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor.
A Contra Costa County substitute teacher and former school administrator pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge on Thursday.
A California Assemblywoman wants to open public health clinics throughout the state in which heroin addicts would be supervised while using.
Contra Costa County supervisors Tuesday gave final approval to a new labor contract with the sheriff's office after an agreement was reached
The East Bay Regional Park District plans to save 250 million gallons of water over the next five years.
The U.S. State Department is expecting an influx of passport renewals soon, which could create lengthy delays.
Officials say Eco Services made no effort to contact Contra Costa County agencies until nearly three hours after the derailment.
The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.
WesPac Midstream said market forces made it unfeasible and opponents cheer the decision say the plan poses safety risks to residents.