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Walnut Creek: One dead, one hurt after tree hits vehicle

WALNUT CREEK — A vehicle passenger died and a driver was injured after a tree fall Tuesday in the city’s Rossmoor retirement community, authorities said. While responding to multiple weather-related incidents during Tuesday’s major storm, Contra…

Police arrest one, seek another, after fatal shooting outside Concord shopping center

CONCORD — A 19-year-old Martinez man was arrested late Tuesday on suspicion of being one of two men involved in a fatal shooting outside a shopping center, police said. Detectives arrested Haley Sparks Hadsell Tuesday night, hours after the shooting,…

Amtrak train disabled after tree falls onto tracks near Port Costa

PORT COSTA — An Amtrak train struck a tree that fell onto tracks just southeast of town Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. In an emailed statement, Amtrak spokesperson Olivia Irvin said train No. 534 became disabled after making contact with the…

Hercules police arrest strong-arm robbery suspect

HERCULES — A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with a strong-arm robbery Monday, authorities said. Police said officers responded at 12:18 p.m. to a grocery store in the 4000 block of San Pablo Avenue for a report of a robbery. When officers…

Two injured in West Oakland shooting

OAKLAND — Two people were hospitalized after a shooting Sunday in a West Oakland neighborhood, authorities said. In a statement, police said that officers responded to reports of a possible shooting shortly before 7:45 p.m. in the 3200 block of…

Pittsburg men arrested as Walnut Creek carjack attempt suspects

Two 20-year-old Pittsburg men were in county jail after their weekend arrests on suspicion of several charges in connection with a parking-lot attack followed by a foot chase, authorities said. In limited statements, Walnut Creek police said officers…

Two injured in I-880 collision involving Red Cross van

OAKLAND — Thanks to great teamwork by first responders, a potential medical emergency was averted Wednesday night after a collision between a Red Cross van carrying blood and another vehicle on Interstate 880 in East Oakland, authorities said. None…

Antioch: Police share images of gunpoint robbery, shooting suspects

ANTIOCH — Police shared images from surveillance-camera footage of three suspects sought in connection with an injury shooting during an armed robbery last month in the city’s Sycamore corridor, hoping members of the public can assist in identifying…

Police: Man dies in Oakland hills vehicle collision while fleeing attempted robbery scene

OAKLAND — A 23-year-old robbery suspect died Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a tree in an Oakland hills neighborhood, authorities said. A second suspect, a man, fled the scene on foot and was being sought, authorities…

Antioch: Police arrest suspect in weekend shootings

ANTIOCH — A 29-year-old man was in county jail earlier this week after his arrest on suspicion of charges in connection with a pair of weekend shootings, including one that left a victim in stable condition at a hospital, authorities said. In a…

Hercules: Police pursuit ends in solo I-80 crash

HERCULES — Two men were arrested on suspicion of several charges after a police pursuit of their vehicle along Interstate 80 traffic ended in a solo crash Tuesday, authorities said. According to a statement, police said officers responded to…

Alameda County DA adds hate-crime charge against Fremont man

OAKLAND — A 46-year-old man facing charges in connection with two separate assaults will face an additional hate-crime charge, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. At a press conference, District Attorney Pamela Price said…

Hiker killed by falling tree at Rancho San Antonio, in hills above Cupertino

A woman was killed Sunday morning when a tree fell on her as she was hiking in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. In a limited statement first shared by news partner ABC7 News, a local Boy Scouts of America executive identified her as a parent…

Person injured in West Oakland shooting

OAKLAND — A person was hospitalized after an injury shooting Wednesday, authorities said. In limited details Thursday, police said officers responded to reports of ShotSpotter activity on the 1200 block of Mandela Parkway in West Oakland shortly…

Piedmont: Street corner fight leads to shooting

PIEDMONT — A man was hospitalized Tuesday after a fight between two men at a neighborhood intersection ended in an injury shooting, authorities said. In social-media posts, police said dispatchers received calls shortly after 4 p.m. about hearing…

Antioch: Homicide suspect arrested in Brentwood home

ANTIOCH — A 20-year-old man was in county jail after a search warrant service led to his arrest on suspicion of charges in connection with a fatal shooting of a teenager last year, authorities said. In a statement, Antioch police said officers with…

Antioch: Teen shot during robbery attempt, police say

ANTIOCH — A teenager was hospitalized after a shooting Monday during an apparent robbery attempt by two teens later arrested as suspects, authorities said. In a statement Monday night, police said dispatchers received a call shortly after 3:25 p.m.…

East Palo Alto: Man killed after being struck by vehicle

EAST PALO ALTO — A 64-year-old man died Sunday after a vehicle fatally struck him and damaged other parked vehicles, authorities said. In limited information shared Sunday evening, police said officers responded at 10:08 a.m. to reports of a possible…

Oakland school board candidate resigns in fight over contested seat

OAKLAND — An Oakland school board candidate initially certified as the winner of last November’s ballot resigned from the board on Tuesday, putting an end to a controversial and contested election that the Alameda County Superior Court was scheduled…

Antioch: Police arrest shooting suspect

ANTIOCH — A 23-year-old man was in county jail Monday after his arrest late last week on suspicion of multiple charges in connection with a shooting last month in the city’s Sycamore corridor, authorities said. In a statement, police said a traffic…