Fourth Of July Brush Fires Down In Contra Costa County

Though blazes caused by fireworks were down countywide this year, crews battled a 35-acre blaze that broke out near Pittsburg Sunday.

Geese Recovered From Discovery Bay Fuel Spill: U.S. Coast Guard

Two Canadian geese were reportedly exposed when 400 gallons of fuel leaked into the Delta, the Coast Guard said.

Brush Fire Burns 30 Acres Near Bay Point

Fire crews in Contra Costa County contained a 30-acre brush fire along the Port Chicago Highway on Sunday.

Con Fire Investigators Go Undercover, Make Fireworks Sales Busts

"Investigators continue to work to remove dangerous fireworks from our streets, along with putting those who traffic them out of business."

3 Suspected DUI Drivers Arrested In Concord Friday Night

Three people were arrested in Concord on suspicion of driving under the influence during stepped-up DUI patrols.

Coroner Identifies 18-Year-Old Girl Who Died In Highway 4 Crash

"This crash was a tragic loss of a young life that will never be fulfilled."

Concord Man Accused In I-680 Freeway Shooting

The CHP arrested a Concord man on suspicion of attempted murder, shooting at a vehicle and assault with a deadly weapon.

Arrest Made In Fire That Destroyed 8 Antioch Apartments: Con Fire

James Sossaman is accused of igniting the blaze by throwing an M-100 pyrotechnic device into a field behind an Antioch apartment complex.

1 Hospitalized In Shooting At Sun Valley Mall In Concord: Police

The suspect in the shooting left the mall in a car, police said.

Police Respond To Sideshows In 4 Contra Costa Co. Cities

Police responded overnight to raucous sideshows, where people threw fireworks at officers and one driver was arrested after crashing.

Homeless Man Suspected Of Arson In Concord Church Fire

The man is accused of setting a fire early Monday morning at the same church that burned in a fire last week.

Concord Man Convicted In Firebombing Scheme

A jury convicted a Concord man who schemed to firebomb the properties of several people on his "enemies list," officials said.

Church Fire Caused By Person Sleeping In Crawlspace: Con Fire

Con Fire investigators ruled out all other possible ignition sources of the fire at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Concord.

Concord Church Fire: Investigators Sift Through Rubble

The fire at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene caused the roof to collapse and the second floor to collapse onto the first.

Concord Church Building Lost To 2-Alarm Fire

Fire officials remained at the scene Thursday afternoon following an early-morning blaze at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene.

Landscaping Employee Admits Killing His Supervisor, Police Say

Miguel Jimenez Alejandre, 33, of Baypoint, confessed to the Marin County killing of David Nunez Sanchez, 42, of Pittsburg, police said.

13 Acres Burn In Fire Near Antioch Marina

The blaze broke out in a homeless encampment, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said.

CoCo Pursuit Ends With Armed Suspect's Arrest: Video

The Friday afternoon pursuit began in Antioch, police said.

Lanes Reopen On I-680 In Concord After Rollover Crash: CHP

The Willow Pass Road freeway onramp was briefly closed because of the collision.

Car-To-Car Shooting Reported On Highway 4: CHP

A woman showed up at a hospital with her young niece who was injured in the incident, the California Highway Patrol said.

Cologne Thief Fires Gun At Mall: Concord Police

The thief filled a bag with cologne, then fired at security workers who tried to stop him, police said.

Concord Man Sentenced For Trying To Meet '14-Year-Old Boy': DA

Using an online dating app, the man offered to pay whom he believed was a 14-year-old boy to perform a sex act in a park, prosecutors said.

Contra Costa Resident Fined For Large-Scale Fireworks Show

The resident must pay more than $26,000 in connection with an illegal July 4 show, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.

Online Child Exploitation: Clayton Man Pleads Guilty

Daniel Paul, 41, was sentenced to 120 days in county jail as part of a plea agreement.

Bomb Threat Investigated At El Dorado Middle School In Concord

The campus was evacuated as officers and bomb-detection K9s searched for an explosive device, a Concord police lieutenant said.

Female East Bay Firefighters Urge More Women To Join Ranks

Five women spoke in an interview about the challenges and rewards of their front-line jobs as firefighters for East Bay fire districts.

Crews Douse Early-Morning House Fire In Concord

The blaze was reported at 3:41 a.m. Monday on Sunshine Drive.

Brush Fire Burns In Clayton

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crews remained on scene at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Contra Costa Man Convicted Of Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend

The 25-year-old victim was six weeks pregnant when she was murdered.

Contra Costa Co. Head-On Collision Thursday Hospitalizes One

The CHP is investigating a head-on collision early Thursday morning that injured three people and knocked down power lines.

Driver Nearly Hit By Log Thrown Onto Highway 4 In Concord: CHP

California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses who can describe the potential culprit.

Concord Police Officer Saves Life Of Toddler Exposed To Fentanyl

As the 2-year-old grew pale, the mother revealed the child "got ahold of some fentanyl" and needed Narcan, police said.

Boy Robs Bank, Tells Cops He Watched YouTube Clip On How To Do So

Pittsburg police arrested the boy on suspicion of robbing a bank.

Worksite Death: Concord Business Owner Charged With 2 Felonies

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.

Fire Breaks Out In Stable At Contra Costa County Event Center

Water supply was a challenge while fighting the fire in a "very large" horse stable at the former fairgrounds, officials with Con Fire said.

Man Found Fatally Shot Near Concord Shopping Center: Police

"Officers found a 26-year-old man who appears to have been killed from several gunshot wounds."

Armed Robbery At Antioch Target: Person Suffers Gunshot Wounds

Emergency medical personnel treated one person for a gunshot wound, then rushed the patient to a hospital.

Stockton Man Charged In Antioch Drive-By Shooting, Homicide: Cops

Darryon Williams is charged with murder and 10 counts of attempted murder and is being held on $11 million bond in connection the shootings.

Contra Costa Emergency Responders Wounded In Drive By Shooting

A firefighter and a paramedic who were shot in a drive-by shooting Saturday night are in stable condition and are receiving treatment.

Arson Arrests Made In Concord Golf Course Fire, 7 Other Blazes

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District had a busy 30 days, making seven arrests in connection with eight suspected arson fires.