Shomik Mukherjee covers Oakland, with a focus on local politics, developments and activism. He previously reported in Contra Costa County and before joining the Bay Area News Group he worked in Eureka ...

An invasive mosquito has been found in Antioch, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.

Recorder’s office is about to start looking for official prejudice in county property records. The county announced Wednesday the launch of its initiative “Mapping Prejudice in Contra Costa County,” a ...

A backyard barbecue in Antioch ended in tragedy Thursday night after a propane fire pit exploded, sending three women to the ...

One coach claimed he never heard the comments allegedly made by the players on his team, and the other blamed spectators for ...

A POSSIBLE HARBINGER of good things coming appeared early Friday morning, just before the newly restored Pacheco Marsh had its soft opening for invited ...

The Colorado State football team again addressed a position of need, this time with an SEC defensive lineman set to join the ...

BRENTWOOD — The Brentwood Planning Commission on Tuesday denied an application to build a new downtown fire station, citing ...

Contra Costa County Fire crews responded to a fire pit explosion at a residence in Antioch on Thursday night. It happened ...

The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's office is about to start looking for official prejudice in its property records.

Brandon Delliquadri pleaded guilty to assault and sexual battery charges, and in return rape charges were dismissed.

The head baseball coach at Pinole Valley High School has been suspended after players on his team directed racist taunts ...