Contra Costa County
Coast Guard suspends search for San Ramon fisherman
Authorities had been looking for 64-year-old Shau Tsu Wong when they halted the search.
Two longtime Contra Costa County judges retire from bench
Men once battled each other on opposite sides of the courtroom before long careers as judges
Student contest winners to design portal adornments for Caldecott Tunnel fourth bore
Caltrans seeks public help in survey to determine theme for tunnel medallions
VORDERBRUEGGEN: Reform plot worthy of a Hollywood script
California governance reformer tells tale of lucrative encounter with "homeless billionaire" in Panama
Antioch sees spike in theft of water backflow devices
Salvage thieves target backflow-prevention devices for their metal
Pleasant Hill may end free health insurance for elected officials
City would cover half of Kaiser premium
Me and My Car: Berkeley resident fell in love with Avanti
In the 1960s, Studebaker sales were down, and the company was losing money. Something had to change. The board of directors discussed whether to continue in the automobile business but concluded that a new leader was needed.
Richmond man dies after Saturday shooting
RICHMOND -- Police are investigating the city's third homicide of the year after a man was fatally shot around noon Saturday, authorities said.Frank Potts Jr.
Man rescued from Pittsburg fire dies
PITTSBURG -- A Pittsburg man whose heart was restarted in an ambulance after rescuers pulled him out of a kitchen fire in his home has died, authorities said Saturday.
Super Bowl Sunday brings extra DUI patrols
MARTINEZ -- Law enforcement officials are reminding fans who are ready to consume some Super Bowl suds on Sunday that extra DUI patrols will be out in force looking for drunk drivers.
Walnut Creek lounge will come under council scrutiny
On the heels of drunken violence that has city leaders vowing zero tolerance for establishments that create problems, Lift Lounge and Grill is asking its alcohol service hours be kept intact.
Slideshow: Actor Ben Gazzara: 1931 - 2012
Ben Gazzara succumbed to pancreatic cancer on February 3, 2012 in New York at the age of 81.
DeSaulnier to host free foreclosure prevention workshop in Antioch Saturday
Bay Area residents struggling to find ways to stay in their homes and pay their monthly mortgage are encouraged to check out a free foreclosure prevention seminar Saturday in Antioch.
Oakley confirms $16.5 million of RDA debt
Oakley council members recently approved an updated list of the debts incurred by the city's former redevelopment agency.In preparing for the dissolution of California's redevelopment agencies that occurred Wednesday, those government bodies that will assume the job of paying the agencies' bills
Wi-Fi likely to return to hacked Lynx buses Tuesday
Two "Lynx" commuter buses that had their free Wi-Fi systems disabled last month could be Internet-ready again as early as Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the transit agency WestCAT said Friday.
Coast Guard searching for San Ramon crab fisherman missing near Half Moon Bay
Officials are searching waters off the San Mateo County coast.
Seeno family at center of explosive lawsuit
A Nevada lobbyist and friend of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has sued Albert Seeno Jr. and his son Albert Seeno III claiming they threatened him and his family with violence if he did not pay them money. The lawsuit alleges the Seenos, along with Thomas Seeno, were involved in racketeering, extortion, grand larceny and threats.
Pittsburg man who stabbed Fremont woman in front of her child sentenced to 29 years
Fremont victim escaped through a window
Mt. Diablo school board to learn how to play well with others
The panel hopes its Saturday workshop mends fences so it can be more productive when it tackles thorny issues at Monday's meeting.
Scandal-plagued ex-drug cop to appear on Dr. Phil show
Over the objections of federal prosecutors, judge allows Norman Wielsch to attend taping where he aims to encourage police officers to get routine psychological help he failed to seek, attorney says.
