Teen convicted of manslaughter in 2007 North Richmond killing
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:59:39 GMT

An 18-year-old man was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter with use of a gun for killing a former classmate in North Richmond in 2007.

Crockett bank robbery, I-80 chase lead to two arrests
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:21:39 GMT

Two bank robbery suspects extorted a getaway car by threatening to shoot the owner's 4-year-old son Wednesday during a wild chase through western Contra Costa County, authorities said.

Two robbery suspects arrested after wild chase through west Contra Costa County
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:12:34 GMT

Two bank robbery suspects crashed a stolen car after a looping police chase through western Contra Costa County this morning.

Robbers hold several at gunpoint during bank heist
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:54:41 GMT

Authorities say nobody was hurt when two men held several customers and employees at gunpoint while they held up a bank in Contra Costa County.

Benician belts out 'Cali-Country Pop' music, plans benefit concert Thursday at farmers market
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:47:46 GMT

For Pammie Lowe, the choice between finishing school or pursuing her dreams was agonizing.

Changes at Fortuna High School District New staff members announced
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:28:06 GMT

There have been some major changes within the Fortuna Union High School District.

Rodeo refinery reaches settlement for wastewater discharge
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:19:05 GMT

The ConocoPhillips refinery in Rodeo could be fined $600,000 for discharging wastewater that breached water quality standards into San Pablo Bay.