Shomik Mukherjee covers Oakland, with a focus on local politics, developments and activism. He previously reported in Contra Costa County and before joining the Bay Area News Group he worked in Eureka ...

At least 13 inmates were found dead Sunday at a southern Ecuadorian prison ravaged by violence in recent months, the country’s prison service SNAI announced on Monday.

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Contra Costa County early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Her office did not say where the money should come from — but did mention the possibility of a taxpayer-funded bond measure ...

A 24-year-old on man on felony probation from Contra Costa County was found with nearly one-half pound of fentanyl for sale, ...

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is putting professional development front and center, with nearly all of its jail staff ...

Police arrested Andrew McCormick of Santa Rosa, who was on probation in Contra Costa County, after a search of his vehicle ...

Officers seized nearly a pound of fentanyl packaged for sale and stacks of cash during an arrest in Santa Rosa Friday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Officers pulled over ...

San Mateo County will receive an additional $3.3 million from the Sackler family as part of ongoing litigation related to ...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency voted Friday to approve a baiting permit allowing hunters to legally hunt over corn, grain, or feed starting in 2026.How Sweetwater couple indicted in 2024 ...

This holiday season, cozy up with Kanopy, a video streaming service available for free with your card from the Contra Costa County Library system. Library Lines: Supplier’s folding may slightly impact ...

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