Former Antioch Officer Morteza Amiri Convicted of Civil Rights Deprivation and Falsification of Records
A former Antioch police officer, Morteza Amiri, was found guilty of civil rights deprivation and record falsification from a 2019 incident where he assaulted a bicyclist and deployed his K-9.
Brentwood and Oakley Police Collaborate to Secure Guilty Verdict for Armed Robbery Suspects After High-Speed Chase
Robbery suspects Orey Douglas and Sam Gray found guilty of an August 4th armed robbery in Brentwood; a police chase resulted in their vehicle crashing and the recovery of a loaded handgun.
AC Transit Fare Hike: Bay Area Riders to See Increase in Bus Costs Starting July 2025
AC Transit is increasing fares starting July 1, 2025, with local cash fares rising to $2.75 and to $3 the next year. This is in response to a financial shortfall that has grown to $238 million.
San Leandro Home Engulfed in Flames: Two Adults Dead and Child Missing Amidst Confusion and Heartbreak
A San Leandro house fire resulted in two adult fatalities and a missing child, with extensive damage and several hospitalized. The cause is undetermined, and an active investigation is underway.












