fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoBlack Lives MatterContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton served notice that recall effort to beginA recall effort against Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton has begun due to dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and justice.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 days agoEnvironmentLetters: Contra Costa DA Diana Becton has made county saferDiana Becton's tenure as District Attorney has led to a decrease in violent crime in Contra Costa County.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoBlack Lives MatterContra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton served notice that recall effort to beginA recall effort against Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton has begun due to dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and justice.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 days agoEnvironmentLetters: Contra Costa DA Diana Becton has made county saferDiana Becton's tenure as District Attorney has led to a decrease in violent crime in Contra Costa County.
fromwww.mercurynews.com6 months agoEast Bay (California)Prosecutors allege Concord man sexually assaulted childrenConcord man charged with 11 felonies for sexual assaults on minors under 14 years old, suspected of multiple victims.High bail set at $11 million reflects severity of charges and ongoing investigations for more potential victims.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 week agoEast Bay (California)East Bay gang members accused of stealing millions in merchandiseEleven gang members face felony charges for stealing millions from retailers in Contra Costa County, including high-end stores.
fromwww.mercurynews.com6 months agoEast Bay (California)Prosecutors allege Concord man sexually assaulted childrenConcord man charged with 11 felonies for sexual assaults on minors under 14 years old, suspected of multiple victims.High bail set at $11 million reflects severity of charges and ongoing investigations for more potential victims.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 week agoEast Bay (California)East Bay gang members accused of stealing millions in merchandiseEleven gang members face felony charges for stealing millions from retailers in Contra Costa County, including high-end stores.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoEast Bay (California)2 aviators safe after aircraft crashes near Byron AirportAn aircraft with two occupants crashed in Contra Costa County without causing injuries.
SF politicsfromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoFBI raids home of Contra Costa political power playerFBI raids political consultant Mary Jo Rossi's home amidst ongoing investigation, sparking speculation about her political connections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoEast Bay (California)Authorities identify two killed in Contra Costa County crashesTwo fatal crashes occurred in Contra Costa County in February, resulting in the deaths of Shelby Sherman and Weiming Shao.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoEast Bay (California)Martinez: Huge column of black smoke seen at refineryA massive fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company, prompting health advisories for nearby residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoEast Bay (California)Martinez Refining Company provides new details on investigation into gas leak and fireMartinez Refining Company is investigating the cause of a February 1 refinery fire to ensure public safety and comply with health directives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoEast Bay (California)Martinez: Huge column of black smoke seen at refineryA massive fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company, prompting health advisories for nearby residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com2 months agoEast Bay (California)Martinez Refining Company provides new details on investigation into gas leak and fireMartinez Refining Company is investigating the cause of a February 1 refinery fire to ensure public safety and comply with health directives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoHealthPittsburg: Health officials respond to suspected chlorine leak at local chemical plantA suspected chlorine leak near Corteva Agriscience poses potential health risks, prompting local health officials to alert residents.Residents should take precautions, especially if they experience irritation from the leak.
fromThe Mercury News4 months agoCaliforniaSevere burn victim airlifted after Toyota Prius fire in Contra Costa CountyA serious car fire left one person with severe burns, underscoring the urgent need for investigation into the cause.
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoHealthPittsburg: Health officials respond to suspected chlorine leak at local chemical plantA suspected chlorine leak near Corteva Agriscience poses potential health risks, prompting local health officials to alert residents.Residents should take precautions, especially if they experience irritation from the leak.
fromThe Mercury News4 months agoCaliforniaSevere burn victim airlifted after Toyota Prius fire in Contra Costa CountyA serious car fire left one person with severe burns, underscoring the urgent need for investigation into the cause.
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoEast Bay (California)Idaho man accused of 2002 East Bay rape should be free pending trial, attorney arguesThe defense argues that overwhelming exculpatory evidence undermines the rape case against Eric Ferguson, warranting release and consideration for dismissal.
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoNew York CityAn East Bay man felt what he thought was a punch while at a coffee shop; authorities say somebody cut him with a sharp objectA woman was charged with assault for cutting a man with a sharp object during an attack at a coffee shop in Brentwood.
fromThe Mercury News8 months agoParentingHow one provider's fight to expand explains the struggle to provide adequate child care in the Bay AreaThe couple's daycare expansion faced ongoing disputes, highlighting a wider child care access crisis in Contra Costa County.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com11 months agojQueryHome sale prices from Contra Costa County, May 5, 2024Residential transactions in Contra Costa County.