A massive fire erupted at a refinery in California, causing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to air quality concerns. The blaze, trig ...

A fire at the Martinez Refinery Co. prompted road closures and a public health alert Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Contra Costa County officials on Friday warned residents of a new scam targeting homeowners. Contra Costa County seal. When you donate to keep journalism local, your gift will be doubled. Every dollar ...

Contra Costa County seal. Supervisor Candace Andersen proposed the ordinance, which would require gun owners to use trigger locks or gun safes. On Tuesday, Andersen said she is “a firm believer in the ...

Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Tuesday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining ...

In Alameda County, applications for the position are due April 15. Jurors must have resided in Alameda County for at least ...

A man who lured a Contra Costa County minor into divulging sexually explicit images, then blackmailed the victim into sending more, has been sentenced to prison for so-called "sextortion ...

West Contra Costa's new leader will face challenges including avoiding running out of money, low test scores, teacher ...

ORINDA — A man in his 70s who shot and killed another driver during a violent road-rage incident last year won’t face criminal charges, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office has ...