Farmworkers in Contra Costa County endure scorching temperatures
Farmworkers in East Contra Costa County, including Filiberto Ruiz, have continued to harvest crops in fields despite the scorching weather. Ruiz, who has worked in agriculture for over 20 years, said he's used to working in such conditions.
7-month-old baby grazed by bullet in Bay Point shooting
The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. on Sunday along the 3600 block of Desanie Circle in Bay Point.
15th Annual 'Walk like MADD" 5k held in Walnut Creek
Victims and survivors of drunk driving crashes were joined MADD supporters at Civic Park for the annual walk to end impaired driving. The event is co-hosted by the California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division and self-driving tech company Waymo.
East Bay mother whose son was killed by suspected drunk driver takes action
An East Bay mother whose teenage son was killed by a suspected drunk driver is fighting for justice.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
Antioch mayor vows transparency, more police after string of gun violence
Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe and members of the police department assured the public on Wednesday that they would be more transparent with the public and beef up efforts to combat the violent crimes that have wreaked havoc across the city in recent weeks.
Pittsburg residential fire displaces 10, 3 hospitalized
Firefighters in Pittsburg responded to a residential structure fire involving three homes on Tuesday.
Concord-based movement to empower underserved families
Regina Gilbert and Julia Quintero talk programs and support for low-income families, refugees, and immigrants living in East Contra Costa County.
Pinole high school golf coach charged with child porn
A youth golf coach in Pinole has been charged with two felonies for allegedly possessing child pornography.
Antioch mayor wants more police after violent weekend
Antioch's mayor is calling for a bigger police presence following several shootings over the weekend.
Concord police investigate smash-and-grab thefts at Sunvalley mall
Five men smashed a number of glass cases at Kay Jewelers inside Sunvalley Shopper Center in Concord, grabbing multiple pieces of jewelry and getting away in less than two minutes, police said.
Green Day punk rockers return to their East Bay roots for top honors
The punk rock band Green Day returned home to the East Bay on Sunday to a roaring crowd of die-hard fans, not at a concert venue, but this time at a 7-Eleven in Pinole with a storied past.
Green Day returns to town where punk rockers went to school, 7-Eleven behind the music
While the punk rockers who make up Green Day are from nearby Rodeo, it was in Pinole among the Slurpees at 7-Eleven in the 1980s where the teens would gather on their way to and from Pinole Valley High School that would shape their music.
Contra Costa College forfeits football season
Contra Costa College forfeits 2024 football season due to not having enough players.
No arrests after Antioch teen shot, killed in broad daylight
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in broad daylight in Antioch Friday afternoon, police said.
Wedding on hold after groom gets hurt in East Bay car crash
An East Bay couple’s wedding is on hold after the groom-to-be gets hit by a truck on his way home from work.
Groom-to-be is badly hurt in car accident putting wedding on hold
The 24-year-old was released from the hospital on Friday night where he underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and broken heel.
Tribute to the late Hugh Groman, talented chef
We lost a member of our extended KTVU family on Mornings on 2. Hugh Groman was a talented chef who made numerous visits to our KTVU studios.
Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin turns 103
The West Contra Costa Unified School District on Friday is celebrating the 103rd birthday of a Bay Area icon: Betty Reid Soskin, who retired two years ago as the oldest, active national park ranger.
Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36
A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony."