Smoke was billowing from the garage when the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District first arrived.
The victim was allowed to work in "the danger zone" of a tree stump grinder's cutting wheel and died as a result, the DA's Office said.
A federal judge gave a man a longer sentence than even prosecutors requested, Bay Area News Group reported.
An Oakland man wanted on murder charges related to a failed robbery set-up was arrested in San Ramon, police said.
Drugs, stolen mail, burglary tools and more were recovered by police
During a search of the suspect's car, officers said they found 1.5 oz. of methamphetamine, stolen property and burglary tools.
The Contra Costa County coroner's office identified one of two people killed in a collision on I-680 Sunday.
Two people died early Sunday morning in a collision that injured two others on Interstate Highway 680 in San Ramon, near Dublin.
Police recover fake guns; speedsters nabbed going over 100 mph; in-person traffic hearings are back.
The victim is in stable condition after they were flown to a hospital.
Ken Sandy, a longtime law enforcement officer in Contra Costa, served as Danville's police chief after the town was incorporated in 1982.
An officer fired shots at a car as it dragged another officer, police said. The driver was not struck, but was arrested.
Health care workers across Tri-Valley received an initial dose of the coronavirus vaccine this week.
Six people were arrested and a litany of drugs were recovered in the Monday morning arrest. SEE PHOTOS of the loot.
He was wearing camoflauge clothing. Anyone who spots the young man was asked to call 925-973-2779.
Police believe the robbery may have been linked to a similar incident reported minutes earlier in Danville.
Officers across Tri-Valley teamed up to run and raise money for Special Olympics Northern California, which serves about 26,000 athletes.
Two cars crashed head-on, while another apparently crashed into a tree. At least one person was seriously hurt.
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The Sunday wreck in the Dublin-San Ramon area possibly was alcohol-related, the CHP said.
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in the city of San Ramon and nearby.
The largest retail theft bust in state history started with a San Mateo County commercial burglary probe, authorities said.
The equipment can detect a multiple of substances often involved in DUI cases, the sheriff's office said.
He's also wanted in connection with attempted robberies in Danville, Dublin and Mountain View, San Ramon police said.
Crews have helped evacuate patients and battle back flames encroaching on Santa Rosa.
Three people were arrested after cameras tipped officers off to suspect cars roaming the city.
They evaded $2 million in insurance premiums for their construction business by saying workers performed office jobs, prosecutors said.
SCU Lightning Complex fires are among the largest in CA history; local man killed in crash; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
A Santa Clara County burn operation will be undertaken in attempt to strengthen control lines of the SCU Lightning Complex Fires.
A driver was killed just outside San Ramon's city limits Saturday after reportedly driving recklessly, CHP said.
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All residents were evacuated as firefighters battled the fire at the 16-unit complex.
Three condos damaged in a fire, residents displaced; person injured in rollover crash; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
PG&E sued San Ramon Valley Fire over an ordinance that prevents them from performing non-emergency work without 48 hours' notice.
PG&E wants the court to overturn rules preventing them from performing electrical work without 48 hours' notice to SRVFPD.
The fire burned early Friday morning, according to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
The fawn was trapped between fence posts at the edge of a San Ramon property, firefighters said.
Chief Craig Stevens has committed to banning carotid restraints, a form of chokehold that cuts off blood flow to the brain.
Contra Costa County is hoping that some of the properties could be purchased as a more permanent solution to housing homeless residents.