The firefighting effort delayed Capitol Corridor trains between Richmond and Martinez by about 45 minutes.
Critics of Measure J argued past tax measures to improve transportation in Contra Costa have had a negligible effect.
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The Interstate Highway 80 wreck happened near state Highway 4.
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The accident happened near the Interstate Highway 80/state Highway 4 interchange.
A child in a crosswalk was killed by a hit-and-run driver; a woman and baby were taken to a hospital following a shooting.
Supermarket chain Safeway is opening a new location in Hercules this year, one of four new stores set to open in the region.
The City of Pinole Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 expresses the City’s vision, mission, goals, and strategies for the next five years.
At least one person was trapped in a car and had to be rescued.
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Hercules was selected as a candidate to get a Capitol Corridor train station, a major step forward in the city's long-desired goal.
The City of Pinole’s last comprehensive update of the General Plan was more than 10 years ago.
Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) was asked to provide additional information as an addendum.
A homeowner hid in a locked room during a home invasion; a man in a crosswalk was hit by a vehicle; new firefighters; police chief fired.
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They will be deployed at the district's 26 fire stations, including in El Sobrante and San Pablo.
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A CHP officer is charged with having unlawful sex with a minor; suspected store thieves arrested; fatal crashes and a deadly house fire.
The crash happened Tuesday morning at the intersection of San Pablo and Ashby avenues in Berkeley.
Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center received a star from Healthgrades for being "in the top 2% of hospitals...year over year. "
The SUV driver accused of fatally striking a 4-year-old boy in Richmond has been arrested, police said.
Richmond police are searching for an SUV driver accused of fatally hitting a 4-year-old boy who was walking with his parents.
As the number of deaths exceeds 700 in China, the US has decentralized testing for the novel coronavirus. (Death toll updated Friday night.)
A police chase ended in an officer-involved shooting in another city; a felon is charged with four bank robberies, and a car is shot.
One home will accommodate 1,000 guests, while another rivals the style of California's missions.
The forum will be held at the Hercules Library. Voters are welcome to attend, watch online, or view a replay on TV.
The US military announced four designated sites in the US on Saturday, including two in California.
Amazon Prime customers targeted by email phishing scam; grab-and-go thieves steal $300,000 from mall; 2 bank robberies; cold case homicide.
The accused man is 59-year-old Bryan Richardson who, police say, may be responsible for similar crimes throughout the Bay Area.
These goats only have eyes for the lush green grass beneath their feet.
An overnight standoff in Tara Hills ended when a SWAT team went into the home of Jimmey Parrish.
Eugene Huff's contract runs through the end of the year, or until a permanent chancellor is chosen.
A widespread flu outbreak has prevented some regular donors from giving blood, prompting an urgent call from the Red Cross.
A pickup hits a home; a pedestrian on a sidewalk is killed by a hit-and-run driver; catalytic converter thefts spike.
Sherryl Santos-Tan admitted embezzling $300,000 for use at casinos and other personal expenses.
A bike ride is more fun with your four-legged bestie involved.
The scene unfolded Tuesday morning in the unincorporated community of Tara Hills.