The Department of Homleand Security called the killing of 53-year-old Patrick Underwood an act of domestic terrorism.
If the district doesn't meet its budget-cutting target, it risks being taken over by the state.
Diana Becton and others want to stop police union contributions to DA candidates, so they are not influenced in future investigations.
The FBI identified a 43-year-old Pinole man as the federal agent fatally shot outside an Oakland courthouse late Friday.
Residents can be tested at drive-thru locations across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. See the full list.
As the county inches slowly toward reopening, the number of cases continues to grow.
The closures will be at the state Highway 4/Interstate Highway 680 interchange.
It will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
A family was displaced by a house fire; a deadly freeway crash; plus good news from local police and fire departments.
Police say a bullet went through a window and hit a wall near a closet.
With restaurants closed because of coronavirus health orders, the food trucks are selling meals to truckers. Here's the link...
As Contra Costa County loosens shelter-in-place orders, a look at where local communities stand.
A 90-year-old woman was killed in her bedroom; car plunges off cliff; and 3 people were punched at a grocery store in unprovoked attacks.
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
Even small communities are seeing $1 million shortfalls but, so far, full-time employees have been spared.
Residents stood outside, cameras ready, to capture the event.
The woman's grandson has been arrested on suspicion of homicide. The woman suffered traumatic injuries.
The district and the education fund organization are hoping to raise a total of $1.3 million for the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund.
The DOJ Northern California District awarded $7 million in grants through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program.
Across the country, coronavirus deaths are approaching 80,000. Here are mental health resources to deal with ongoing stress.
Investigators say the woman was found in a bedroom with traumatic injuries.
The CHP says the man was a pedestrian who was hit in the dark by a driver who couldn't stop in time. The driver suffered major injuries.
Testing is now available for all Contra Costa County residents at no up-front cost at eight testing sites, including in Pinole.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
A look at the latest number of local cases as California's death toll has risen to more than 2,200.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
The coronavirus death toll is 25 in Contra Costa County.
The victim was identified as Olajawon Walker, 24 of San Pablo.
Photographer Andrew Fung captured amazing details.
A portion of Saturday & Sunday proceeds will go to Feeding America food banks, gearing up for expected, skyrocketing needs due to layoffs.
Contra Costa Health Services announced four drive-thru sites for COVID-19 testing in Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg and San Pablo.
With people adhering to coronavirus stay-at-home orders, turkeys are taking to the streets.
Supervisor John Gioia will lead constituents, along with Sustainable Contra Costa, in the 50th-anniversary celebration.
The death toll is now up to 22 in the county. Plus, the latest cases in Pinole, Hercules, and Rodeo.
Police identified the 24-year-old man fatally shot by police in Contra Costa County after possibly kidnapping a woman and leading a chase.
Starting Saturday, April 18, WestCAT will begin operating a modified service schedule on select routes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These photos were snapped from a park path.