Antioch
CRIME & SAFETY
Pittsburg man found with drug pipe, fake gun, tear gas in car arrested
Last Wednesday, June 5, 2024, around 1:45 in the morning, a Brentwood officer was patrolling Lone Tree Way when they observed a parked car near the Target parking lot. Given that the businesses were closed, and it was very early in the morning, the officer conducted a suspicious vehicle stop and contacted the owner, identified as 57-year-old Louis Gonzalez from Pittsburg.
Pittsburg grass fire destroys theater company's warehouse ahead of shows
The John Fire on Sunday consumed 55 acres of grassland adjacent to a warehouse utilized by the Pittsburg Theatre Company, burning props and costumes for their upcoming string of performances.
2 people including juvenile girl critically hurt in Pittsburg apartment complex fire
Two people were severely injured in a fire at an apartment complex in Pittsburg on Monday morning, officials said.The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reported the fire at about 8:20 a.m. on the 2100 block of Crestview Drive and said it had gone to a second alarm. Two unconscious patients -- an adult male and a juvenile female -- were rescued from the burning structure suffering from smoke inhalation, according to fire officials. They were transported to a hospital and are in critical condition, Contra Costa Fire Assistant Chief Dominic Ciotola said. A third resident, a male, jumped from a...
Three women’s cases head to district court, children found in U-Haul during I-80 traffic stop
KEARNEY — The cases of three women are headed to district court following a preliminary hearing on Monday. They are accused of child abuse after children were discovered in the back of a U-Haul during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 at the Odessa exit on May 10. Soulona...
Concord man dies after being struck by car in Monterey County
(KRON) — A Concord pedestrian died after being struck by a car early Sunday morning in Monterey County, according to California Highway Patrol. Around 4:28 a.m., a black Mercedes sedan was going westbound on Espinosa Road, east of SR-183. The pedestrian was on the westbound lane in the Mercedes’ path and was struck by the […]
Vehicle crash in San Ramon injures multiple victims
Multiple people were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash involving at least two vehicles in San Ramon, fire officials said. According to the San Ramon Valley Fire District, crews were alerted to reports of cars that crashed in the area of Bollinger Canyon Road and San Ramon Valley Boulevard at an unspecified time on Sunday afternoon. On social media, fire officials showed photos of two wrecked cars in the area, with one of the vehicles overturned. Two other cars without occupants were also shown beside it. First responders sent multiple people to local hospitals following the crash, the fire district said. There were no further details about the crash immediately available.
Stolen vehicle search leads to Walnut Creek man arrested on firearm, drug charges in Pleasant Hill
On Wednesday night, June 5, 2024, patrol officers located a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Crossroads Shopping Center. After a few minutes of surveillance with the help of our Drone Team, two subjects were contacted attempting to leave in the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle,...
Motorcycle Rider Killed After Hitting Puddle of Water on Southern Idaho Interstate
JEROME - A man died following a Sunday motorcycle crash on a southern Idaho interstate. According to Idaho State Police, at about 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, a 62-year-old man from Walnut Creek, California, was riding a BMW motorcycle eastbound at the interchange of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, near Burley, when he hit a puddle of water.
Brentwood Police Arrest Pittsburg Man for Possession of Imitation Firearm and Tear Gas
Last Wednesday, in the early hours, a Brentwood police officer on patrol near the Lone Tree Way Target parking lot came across a parked vehicle that looked out of place. The car in the desolate lot at 1:45 a.m. aroused suspicion—enough for the officer to initiate a stop and investigate further. The encounter led to an arrest after a startling discovery.
So This Happened…Week of June 3 through June 9, 2024
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (June 10, 2024) — Pleasant Hill police arrested three people in connection with the Feb. 10 stabbing death of Santiago Jacobo, who died after his night shift as Pleasant Hill Park. The three suspects all worked with Jacobo at the Watermark assisted living facility in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.