A fire, later determined as arson, engulfed a former tire store in Antioch with no casualties; it was extinguished in 70 minutes. Firefighters transitioned to a defensive stance due to the fire's intensity.

Richmond man, Malachi Attaway, was arrested by El Cerrito Police for a May sexual assault on the Ohlone Greenway.

Carlos Guzman was arrested in Brentwood for assault with a weapon and possession of drugs and a stolen firearm.

A 76-year-old was killed early August 12 when hit by a vehicle in Fremont. The driver, who initially fled, returned and is cooperating. A second vehicle may be involved; the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are searching for Ahassahullah Aminyar, an at-risk 31-year-old missing since August 13 from Eden Medical Center, last seen near the I-238 overpass.

An elderly man was assaulted and robbed in Walnut Creek, with four female suspects arrested, two of whom are 18 and face charges including second-degree robbery.

Original Joe's, a historic San Francisco Italian American restaurant, has opened a new location in Walnut Creek, offering classic and new dishes to East Bay patrons.

AC Transit workers have ratified a four-year contract with 73% approval, marking a historic first in the organization's 65-year history, affecting frontline employees and introducing new provisions.

ICE detained six individuals, including a minor and a disabled person, during an East Oakland raid. An attorney offered legal support and contested the child's detention. The incident reflects ongoing immigration policy concerns.

LLNL scientists have developed a real-time tsunami warning system using the world's fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, to improve early warnings near coastal regions.

A man died in a solo vehicle crash on I-680 in Pleasant Hill after his SUV overturned. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. The off-ramp was closed for investigation.

Dr. Grant Colfax has been appointed the new Director of Contra Costa Health, with a focus on healthcare access and equity. He brings experience from San Francisco and the White House.

Two suspects were arrested in Brentwood for mail theft and related offenses after police found stolen mail, burglary tools, and drugs in their vehicle.