East County Today

Here is a list of events for the weekend of Dec. 14-15 in East Contra Costa County and some around the entire county.Saturday, Dec....

At 5:19 am Saturday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District received multiple calls regarding a residential structure fire on Claremont Ct in the...

On Friday at approximately 9:34 pm, Concord Police officers were dispatched to a report of an auto vs. pedestrian collision that occurred near the...

The Antioch Police Department announced it is seeking families to participate in its Holiday Giveaway event after gathering donations.The giveaway is scheduled for Saturday,...

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,...

On Wednesday, the Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees selected Diane Gibson-Gray as president of the board with Mary Rocha being named Vice...

On December 11, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal Service, William Ross, 38 year old Brentwood resident, was taken into custody for an...

At 5:06 pm Thursday, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to a report of a stove top fire at a home in...

On Thursday, the Antioch Police Department said a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the December 4 fatal shooting on Peppertree Way...

With a key open-enrollment deadline coming up, Covered California announced that 486,000 people will receive new state subsidies that will make quality health...

PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together, “PG&E”) today filed an amended Plan of Reorganization with the Bankruptcy Court in its Chapter...

Martinez, Calif. – On Tuesday December 10, 2019, 29-year-old Pleasant Hill resident Daniel Joseph Feliciano was arrested for possession and production of child pornography.On...

At 12:51 pm Thursday, the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle versus semi-truck crash at the Antioch Bridge.By 1:20 pm,...

The Antioch Police Department said Wednesday that the female who struck a barber with her vehicle on December 4 has turned herself into police.According...

Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and conversation with our local Brentwood Police Officers while experiencing some of the holiday festivities at the Brentwood...

Delicious meals bring families and friends together during the holidays but don’t let a clogged drain spoil your plans this holiday season. Pouring cooking...

Washington, DC – As a longtime champion for creating sustainable water solutions in California and throughout the nation, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) has introduced H.R. 5302,...

First Recognition of Racial Bias Experienced by Sailors in Law Washington, DC – A measure authored by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) to honor and provide...

On Wednesday morning, the Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of a 45-year-old man in connection with a December 4 fatal shooting on Peppertree...

Promotion offered as part of Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Holiday Hope” campaign  Martinez, CA – Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be offering $5 adoptions...

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors selected four cannabis retail storefront proposals and seven commercial cannabis cultivation proposals to invite to...

At 5:35 am Wednesday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to eastbound Highway 4 prior to Bailey Road for a report...

Defendants Ordered to Pay Restitution to Victims OAKLAND - Sharon Ringgenberg was sentenced to 15 months in prison for her role in a scheme to...

Thousands are hurt while hanging holiday lights every year, and decorations start hundreds of home fires each December SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As temperatures fall...

The Lafayette Police Department Thursday announced the arrests of suspects in two home invasion robberies that occurred in the city on October 31, 2019...

The Contra Costa Elections Division urges all voters to make sure their voter registration status is up to date before voter information and ballots...

At 8:09 am Tuesday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a report of an overturned vehicle crash that ended off the...

Those traveling on Vasco Road should use caution this morning and expect delays until the roadway is clear after reports of cows were on...

The Antioch Police Department is investigating a series of auto burglaries throughout the city after numerous vehicles have been hit over the past few...

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District reported that in the month of November they had 625 service calls with an average response time...

Tracy, Calif. - On December 6, 2019, 21 year old Enrique Guillen-Valles was detained by Mexico law enforcement authorities in Mexicali, Mexico.Guillen-Valles has been...

The California Highway Patrol says one person died in a vehicle crash in unincorporated Contra Costa County Monday night.The crash occurred at 10:20 pm...

The Danville Police Department announced they have arrested a pair of City of Concord residents in connection with a theft of packages on a...

The Oakland Police Department confirmed Monday afternoon on Twitter that a pet transportation van with 25-30 rescue dogs inside that was stolen out of...

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement after learning that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) granted Concord resident...