Are the metering lights slowing you down? Caltrans says they're connected to an intelligent adaptive system.
Adopt a cat or dog for free in Contra Costa County during Saturday's ‘Clear the Shelters’ event.
Beloved East Bay eatery closing; police save man who collapsed at gym; elderly woman beaten by intruder; coyote sightings
The annual fundraiser will help provide training and safety equipment like police car heat alarms and K-9 trauma kits.
East Bay eatery listed among top places to dine; meet an 80-year-old (honorary) SWAT officer; vigil for slain UC Berkeley student
We asked Patch readers on Facebook what streets they thought needed a speed bump. Find out what your neighbors told us.
Drives are set in July throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
No tickets were sold Tuesday with all 6 winning numbers. Friday’s drawing expected to be the 3rd largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
The alert is a result of forecasted temperatures nearing 100 degrees in some parts of the Bay Area.
Fourth of July festivities; community saddened over drowning of recent high school grad; frozen vegetable recall; fatal bike crash
We asked Patch readers what they would build or fix in Pinole-Hercules with $1 million. Here’s what you said.
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest residents stay cool, stay hydrated during hot weather.
California's gas prices are the highest in the nation, according to AAA.
Hot weather is expected this week in the Bay Area, especially in the inland valleys and hills, according to the National Weather Service.
GoFundMe page created to help with paralyzed teen's recovery; officer released from hospital; underage sex scandal spreads
Plague discovered in Tahoe; Steph Curry to skip 2016 Summer Olympics; photos of alleged serial bank robber released
Beer bet on Warriors - Cavs NBA Finals; popular dog statue discovered by railroad tracks; WWII-era hand grenade found in planter.
List is long, so grab your calendars. Kick off the season this weekend ... Cherry Fest, Lake Chabot's 50th, CoCo Fair and Goodguys Car Show!
ATM is M.I.A.; mother and little one die in train tragedy; shooting victim's family files federal lawsuit; 4-alarm fire.
15-year-old boy dies following high school football practice; lottery winner; local man dies in crash; new Rubio's opens.
Massive meat and chicken recall; boy who donated his hair for wigs diagnosed with cancer; watch intense firefighter helmet camera footage
Tesla expands in Tri-Valley; frozen vegetable and fruit recall, Alameda County's most wanted murder suspects; crews unearth human remains
The Contra Costa County Animal Services Department announced it would reduce adoption fees and provide free training in May.
Prince’s donations in Oakland; man coaxed from BART tracks; massive rush hour traffic jam; tickets on sale for USA Men's Basketball game.
NorCal's slang 'hella' added to dictionary; Coast Guard helps injured boater; preview of Alameda County Fair 2016; frozen vegetable recall
Pinole officials report that underground repairs will close parking for several days.
Kite surfer rescued; $1 million lottery ticket sold; babysitter accused of smothering baby returns to court in May; cyclist struck
Rubio's opening in Tri-Valley; missing 12-year-old; reward offered for marina animal killer; man nearly loses $30,000 in online dating scam
No charges filed in deadly Berkeley balcony collapse; Calif. voter registration surges; $400 bed-sized pod rental in San Francisco
A ticketed memorial service will be held in Pinole to honor of Dean Allison.
Officers hope to get these lost bikes back to their rightful owners ASAP.
Don't miss these things upcoming to do in Hercules.
IKEA may move to East Bay; tuna recall; 245,000 gallons of water lost; bearded bank bandit, Dublin Lions St. Patrick's Day parade photos
Bighorn sheep skull found; earthquake; harrowing ACE train derailment; house ransacked; $1 million lottery winner; Warriors smash records
10-year-old Antioch boy rewarded tremendously on Ellen Show after mailing a lost wallet back to its rightful owner.
After a temporary hold due to high volumes of animals in February, Pinole and Martinez shelters are available again.
Dean Allison died Friday.
East Bay gun club to close; arrest made in purse robberies; mountain lion spotted; suicide near police station; babysitter arrested
Mark your calendar for Wed., March 9 to meet up with local police officers for morning coffee.
Up-cycle your treasures at the annual Spring Hercules Citywide Garage Sales Event on April 30, and support the Youth Ambassador Program.