A freight train derailed in Pittsburg this morning, disrupting Amtrak service between San Joaquin and Contra Costa counties, Amtrak said.The derailment occurred near Harbor Street and the Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, according to the Contra Costa Fire District. Full Story »
Another car was found torched in El Sobrante, and police and fire investigators suspect a link to a string of arsons over the past week that have destroyed more than a dozen vehicles. Full Story »
RODEO — A natural gas explosion tore through an apartment building early this morning, causing minor injuries and drawing attention from fire investigators as suspicious, the Contra Costa Fire District said. Full Story »
WALNUT CREEK — A man robbed a woman of her purse Monday evening, police said.About 7:45 p.m., the 55-year-old woman parked her car at an apartment parking lot at Geary Road and Pioneer Avenue, when the robber ran up to her door and threatened to hurt her if she didn't hand over her purse, Full Story »
The following ceremonies and other activities related to Veterans Day are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday: Antioch Veterans Day Parade — 11 a. Full Story »
n Open Space District offers $1.42 million for 160 acres of land near Half Moon Bay Full Story »
WALNUT CREEK — Police arrested a robbery suspect this afternoon after the victim and a witness reported the suspect's license plate number to dispatchers. Full Story »
After the latest of dozens of crashes on the Bay Bridge's temporary S-curve killed a truck driver Monday, a Caltrans spokesman defended its design and blamed people driving too fast. Full Story »
RICHMOND — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 700 block of Carlson Boulevard Monday afternoon.Officers were sent to area at 4:30 p. Full Story »
Home value depreciation in the nine-county Bay Area has slowed down in yet another apparent sign of a stabilizing real estate market, according to report released Monday. More real estate news and sales database Full Story »
Dr. Peter Chi, of Livermore, faces more than 60 criminal counts. Full Story »
The Bay Area News Group had sued to obtain the documents relating to the attempted firing of a Peralta Community College District employee who was investigated after the news group published articles about Chancellor Elihu Harris. Full Story »
By 2015, district hopes to standardize equipment for each classroom and ensure 60 percent of students are proficient in technology use. Full Story »
School board meets Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Full Story »
We wince whenever the Bay Area Toll Authority makes news. The agency's logo should be an outstretched hand reaching from the Bay Bridge into our pockets. Full Story »
Sheriff's Office, park district working on plan to erect signs in Big Break area near Oakley. Full Story »
A judge has decided to remove the attorney defending Nancy Garrido from allegations that she kidnapped, raped and held Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years. Full Story »
Three automobile blazes Saturday night share similarities with 12 vehicle fires early Wednesday morning Full Story »
TURLOCK — A suspicious package placed outside a Turlock preschool has been detonated by the Stanislaus County bomb squad, according to a report by CBS 13. Full Story »
Vehicles, it seems, may be the bane of Oakland resident Samuel George Botchvaroff's existence.In recent months, the 24-year-old's vehicle was impounded during an arrest, leaving him without transportation. Full Story »
Travis Lee Casebolt could end up back in Vacaville, where rape took place 19 years ago. Full Story »
LAFAYETTE — Police are seeking a man who robbed a bank and eluded capture this morning, police said.The man entered the Wells Fargo Bank branch on Mt. Full Story »
A 24-year-old man remained hospitalized Monday after a woman stabbed him at a Richmond gas station, apparently after a previous dispute at a party, police said. Full Story »
Statement is signal that the three UC Berkeley grads likely to be put on trial Full Story »
A Hayward man was killed early this morning when the big rig he was driving went off the Bay Bridge S curve, plunging 200 feet onto Yerba Buena Island, the California Highway Patrol said. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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