Randall Nott was widely recognized in East Bay community theater circles as an actor, director, photographer, videographer, writer and more.
The coroner's office took the body and is trying to determine the person's identity.
An East Bay-bound train with an equipment problem was swept out of service.
The county's board of supervisors will discuss replacing Joe Canciamilla, who announced Oct. 31 that it was his last day on the job.
Welcome back, Shell Martinez Refinery Corporate Partners!
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Martinez and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.
Thinking about that turkey sandwich you packed for lunch?
At least 14,000 PG&E customers lost power in Martinez.
Martinez police said Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews found the blaze under the railroad trestle and extinguished it.
The popular "Trunk or Treat" event was canceled after the tree toppled.
The Alhambra Fire broke out in a Martinez neighborhood threatening 40 homes and burning 50 acres Sunday.
PG&E says that it may need to turn off power in parts of Contra Costa County for safety reasons before potentially damaging winds arrive.
A new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.
The recall was announced after a third-party cold storage facility inadvertently shipped the meat products into stores.
"Crews worked for nearly six hours to salvage property and complete extinguishment before departing the scene."
The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department is hosting its third annual "Operation Documentation" veterans assistance event.
In May, the Martinez City Council identified the annexations as one of the council's top five goals for the next two years.
“Together, we’ll go far!”
Pastor mourned; earthquake interrupts operations; missing boy found; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.
Culan McCall went missing Wednesday afternoon but has since found, according to Martinez police.
The phrase “hands-on” virtually SOARS during this event.
Marathon Petroleum's Martinez refinery and Shell Martinez both experienced interruptions in the 4.5-magnitude quake.
Halloween-costumed wedding officiants are once again available for "a wickedly good time," according to Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla.
Do you have a heart for people struggling with alcohol or other substance abuse?
Con Fire crews were on scene as of 3:15 p.m. Thursday.
The shutoff to Contra Costa County is part of the second phase in a widespread PG&E public safety power outage for Northern California.
One or two well-chosen purchases will add vibrance to your holiday traditions.
"... We want our customers to be prepared for an extended outage that may last several days," said PG&E Senior VP Michael Lewis.
The shooting investigation caused a major delay on the Antioch line in the Antioch and San Francisco International Airport directions.
Prosecutors allege she bilked at least 23 victims out of security deposits for properties in Contra Costa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
The whole thing began in 2015 when Lisa Schreiber, a resident who lives near Briones Regional Park, was hiking with a group of Girl Scouts.
Find corn mazes, Day of the Dead and fall fests, costume parades, trick-or-treat carnivals and haunted houses in your town and nearby.
On Tuesday, October 8, at 9:30 a.m., Lafayette’s well-known landmark will transform to a virtual garment district.
Rodney Brown is charged with sexually abusing three underage girls in El Dorado and Contra Costa counties, prosecutors said.
Contra Costa County is currently seeking applicants from District 5 along the north shore of the county from Pinole to Antioch.
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier will update constituents on House of Representatives activities, including oversight of the Trump Administration.
When two community-minded organizations work in partnership, EVERYBODY WINS!
Crews were concerned for a while the fire may reach some houses on Starflower Drive, a Contra Costa County Fire District official said.
The birthday of the universe, the beginning of the Jewish new year, a ram's horn. It's Rosh Hashanah 2019. Happy 5780.
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