Dawn Kosmakos was announced this week as one of three winners of the 2017 Annual Spokeo Search Angel Awards. There were 65 nominees.
Breaking: The Bay Area is under a "Spare the Air" alert Thursday, with the worst air quality in the Eastern District and Santa Clara Valley.
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Breaking: The number of outages since Sunday is the highest PG&E has experienced due to heat since July 2006.
Breaking: As part of a plea agreement Wednesday, the judge dismissed several criminal charges against the outgoing district attorney.
Breaking: The fatal crash occurred Monday night in Walnut Creek, California Highway Patrol reported.
Breaking: The reporting party followed the suspect vehicle, giving periodic updates to MPD Dispatch, police say.
Contra Costa County Office of Education's Teacher of the Year leaves a lasting impression on his students at Martinez Juvenile Hall.
All participants, kids ages 5 to 12, will receive a prize!
There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!
Interested in attending the September show in Concord? On the stage will be Ja Rule, Ashanti, Mase, Monica and Brandy!
The selection includes a condo in a retirement community, suburban bliss and dream homes. Look what's available nearby!
Breaking: A public ceremony and guided trail tours will mark the opening of 1,185 acres of habitat between Hercules and Martinez.
Breaking: A police officer was also injured as the situation unfolded Wednesday night near a home in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Breaking; The 25-year-old was found unresponsive Sunday in his cell, a San Francisco County sheriff's official said.
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Transitions from hospital to home or end of life hospice can be easier with live-in care.
The Martinez Police Department advises using the service when calling 911 is not an option.
The new director is set to begin work July 5.
A motorcyclist who died in a crash into a pole in Antioch on Saturday has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office.
The City of Martinez is reminding residents and property owners of the minimum Weed Abatement Standards required by Contra Costa County Fire
A 28-year-old motorcyclist who crashed in Martinez last week has died, the Contra Costa County coroner's office confirmed on Monday.
Economic growth in the East Bay may not benefit some because of a housing shortage, an economist said following the release of a new report.
A Contra Costa County grand jury is citing District Attorney Mark Peterson's misuse of campaign funds in seeking his removal from office.
Pittsburg police say they're investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred in the city Tuesday night.
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash late Monday night in Martinez, police said.
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A man who allegedly killed his wife last Thursday and held police at bay in Martinez until Friday afternoon was charged with murder Tuesday.
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A man was injured when the tractor he was riding in rolled over Saturday afternoon in Martinez, police say.
Breaking: Police say there is no indication that drugs or alcohol factored in.
A 38-year-old man wanted on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend in Walnut Creek surrendered during a standoff in Martinez.
A 17-year-old U.S. Marine Corps recruit collapsed and died Tuesday while exercising at Veteran's Park in Contra Costa County, police say.
The day to honor Mom is nearing! We have perfect events selected whether she prefers art, champagne brunches, wineries, gardens or teas.
The Antioch Bridge was temporarily closed during the day on Monday due to a big-rig crash, but reopened late in the afternoon, the CHP says.
An equipment problem at a refinery in Martinez triggered a flare Friday night, refinery officials said over the weekend.
Police arrested 2 men Tuesday morning outside an Antioch fast food restaurant following a call from someone who alleged the men were armed.
City Attorney Coon, "...he responded to my announcement of my fears on my life, by saying something to the effect that he was in fear too."
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A test of the phones portion of the Telephone Emergency Notification System in Contra Costa County is planned for Monday evening.