Martinez Animal Hospital agreed to a $20,000 settlement for an EEOC retaliation charge after firing an employee who requested religious accommodation.

Antioch Police urgently seek help to find Walter Crua, 73, missing for three days and potentially disoriented. He was last seen at 2301 Sycamore Drive.

A former middle school aide in Contra Costa County faces charges for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a potential 20-year prison sentence for each count if convicted.

Brentwood Police seek public help to find suspect Arpy Yap for tire vandalism, targeting solo female drivers. Yap allegedly offers help for payment. He drives a blue Volkswagen Touareg. Call (925) 809-7911 with info.

The Alameda Police Department warns of an extortion scam on social media and dating apps, where scam artists demand money in exchange for not releasing victims' private images.

Pinole Police seek community assistance via social media to find graffiti vandals, providing contact info for tips and emphasizing the negative impact of vandalism on local pride and property.

After being stopped for a traffic violation, Antwan Hendricks fled and led American Canyon police on a high-speed chase, discarding a gun, before being arrested at his residence.

A 13-year-old boy was critically injured after his bike collided with a Nissan Pathfinder in Antioch. The driver cooperated with police, who ruled out alcohol and drugs as factors.

Derrick Page was arrested for an Oakley shooting, where a social media argument escalated to gunfire, injuring one man and endangering nearby residents.

The California Highway Patrol arrested Rony David Murciascastillo for a May freeway shooting on I-880, following a coordinated effort with San Pablo Police. Murciascastillo faces multiple serious charges.

Richmond police shot and killed a knife-armed individual after a disturbance call, initiating a Contra Costa DA's Office investigation into the incident's compliance with law enforcement policies.

Alameda County Fire and CAL FIRE contained a fire near Eden Canyon in Castro Valley before it spread beyond 18.37 acres. The quick response prevented damage to nearby structures and no injuries were reported.

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District paid nearly $7 million to settle abuse claims against former teacher Ryan Weible, with questions raised on their handling of past allegations and teacher credentialing.