CRIME & SAFETY

The California Highway Patrol reported a fatality in a vehicle versus motorcycle collision in Pittsburg on May 27, 2023. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on eastbound State Route 4 just west of Railroad Avenue, officials said. Details on the Motorcycle Collision Fatality in Pittsburg. The California Highway Patrol,...

OAKLAND – One person was killed Tuesday night in a shooting in East Oakland, police said. The shooting occurred just after 11:30 p.m. in the 10200 block of Pearmain Street, south of 98th Avenue and west of San Leandro Street.The victim, whose name was not immediately available, was pronounced dead there despite life-saving attempts by paramedics and officers, according to police.Authorities have not released any additional information about the fatal shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department.

The Pleasant Hill Police Department has announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the shooting death of Oscar Laredo-Arellano of Concord. According to a department press release, the incident took place on Monday, April 3, in the parking lot of Farrington’s Bar, resulting in multiple 911 calls.

The family of 26-year-old Blake Mohs, who was tragically killed by a shoplifter while working at a Home Depot in Pleasanton, has expressed their distress over District Attorney Pamela Price's decision to seek lesser charges in the case, and the lack of communication from her office. Mohs' mother revealed that her son had often discussed the frequent shoplifting incidents and the potential dangers he faced at work, such as shoplifters drawing weapons.

A little after the fact but confirmation of sorts that some stories we were working on actually happened or were at least recorded came when Lafayette PD updated their crime logs today, Tuesday, May 30. We sketched out what we knew about a bad residential burglary (through a skylight, Mission...

A 29-year-old man from Concord has been convicted of murder in connection with a deadly shooting at the Petaluma Outlets in 2019. The shooting in a parking lot left a 19-year-old man dead. Prosecutors say David Kyle Lubkin met with the victim, pretending he wanted to buy a gold necklace that was advertised on Craigslist. He instead confronted the man about another necklace purchase made a few days earlier, then shot him. On Tuesday, Lubkin was convicted of first-degree murder and discharging a gun at a vehicle causing death. He faces 50 years to life in prison. A hearing to schedule his sentencing will be held on June 13th.

Oaklandside reports there have been four legal claims and a class action lawsuit filed against the city, with the prospect for more coming from city employees, residents or others whose confidential information was targeted in the cyber attack, which began on February 8th. Among those who have filed suit is...

A teenager responsible for a home invasion in Hercules, Contra Costa County, was apprehended after a local used his drone to assist police in locating the suspect. The teen attempted to escape via Uber with stolen cash and jewelry worth thousands of dollars but was caught due to the collaborative efforts of the community and law enforcement.

LIVERMORE: 21-YEAR-OLD CONCORD MAN IDENTIFIED AS VICTIM OF FATAL CRASH ON I-580 LAST WEEK

(KRON) — A loaded, unregistered shotgun and cocaine were seized and one person was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 580 earlier this month, according to the California Highway Patrol Oakland. On May 18 at around 11 p.m., a CHP unit saw a vehicle weaving and impeding traffic on the eastbound 580 at Fruitvale […]

OAKLAND, Calif. - A frustrated and angry crowd of more than 500 people turned out on Tuesday night for a community meeting on crime and violence in Oakland. District One City Councilmember Dan Kalb organized the community meeting at the Oakland Tech High School Auditorium, and took the stage with Jeff Thomason of Oakland Police and Kentrell Killens, the interim chief of the Department of Violence Prevention.

The only time the Oakland A’s won’t inflict pain on fans these days appears to be when they illegally run the bases.

BRENTWOOD: POLICE LOOKING FOR DRIVER WHO STRUCK PEDESTRIAN IN CROSSWALK SUNDAY

(KRON) — A juvenile who burglarized a house in Hercules was nabbed after he stole a fancy watch, $30,000 in cash, and briefly escaped using an Uber driver, according to the Hercules Police Department. The burglary happened around 6:25 a.m. Sunday at a home on Finch Court. A victim called 911 and told dispatchers that […]

The Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office confirmed two people were arrested after a shooting in unincorporated Brentwood Saturday night. On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at about 7:48 PM, Delta Station deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a report of vehicle-to-vehicle shooting on State Route 4 and Byron Highway in unincorporated Brentwood.

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. - A Hercules man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Arellano Laredo in Pleasant Hill, announced the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday. On April 3 at 1:15 a.m., Pleasant Hill police officers first responded to reports of...

A crew of armed robbers robbed the 7Eleven store at 3347 Mt. Diablo Boulevard early Saturday, brandishing guns and making off with several hundred dollars in cash and store merchandise. The trio, all armed with handguns, struck at 12:53 a.m. No injuries were reported. They were believed to have been...

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a report of a fatal collision in Contra Costa County that took place on eastbound state Highway 4 near Bailey Road. The wreck was reported to CHP at about 11:14 p.m. Saturday. Eastbound traffic on state Highway 4 was being diverted onto Bailey Road...

PITTSBURG, Calif. - A motorcycle rider died after colliding into back of a car while traveling eastbound on State Route 4 near Pittsburg on Saturday, said California Highway Patrol officials. At around 11:15 p.m., officers first responded to reports of a vehicle crash west of Pittsburg's Railroad Avenue. Officers said...