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On Tuesday, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office will provide its annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The District Attorney’s Annual Report provides a overview of the Office’s work …

Martinez, California – A joint prosecution by the Contra Costa District Attorney and Bay Area Air District has resulted in a $10 million penalty against Martinez Refining Company, along with compliance …

Martinez, California — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest office in Pittsburg. Elected officials and dignitaries from Pittsburg, Antioch, …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against an Orinda resident in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who physically …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a conviction against a 36-year-old Hayward man for hate crime and robbery offenses that took place on January 6, 2024, during …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a San Jose man with grand theft for stealing copper wiring from a Moraga hardware store. Mitchell Bedolla Garcia, 45, …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed charges on June 25th against two men who cut a utility line that severed 911 service for residents in Pinole, Hercules, …

Martinez, California – Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Fall Community Academy at the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. The free, 10-week learning experience will be at the District …

On this episode, Mary Knox, a longtime prosecutor with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office joins me to talk domestic violence. Knox shares some insights on domestic violence and what …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed a three-count felony complaint with special hate crime allegations attached to each charge against 36-year-old Christopher Khamis Victor Husary of …

Peace out 2023 and hello 2024 as I have created a list of 10 Things I Want to see Happen in 2024. Sure, I can wish for better driving habits …

In what is being dubbed a “Secret RFP”, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is set to move many more criminals into a Restorative Justice Program (RJD) before any …

On Thursday the FBI conducted a series of raids in Contra Costa County which resulted in both Antioch and Pittbsurg Police officers being taken into custody. According to several residents …

On June 28, 2023, officers from the Richmond Police Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the 1200 block of Sanderling Island, Richmond CA On July 7, the Richmond …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will seek to approve its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended County and Special District Budgets, totaling $5.515 billion. The move comes after …

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit has settled a civil law enforcement action against CVS Pharmacy for selling expired over-the-counter drugs and baby formula. …

Today, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Clare Maier ruled on the disclosure of information that centers on racist text messages exchanged by Antioch Police officers. For over a year, the …

On Tuesday, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard challenged Councilmember George Fuller on his recent social media commentary regarding no longer providing mutual aid assistance to the Antioch Police Department. Beard …

SACRAMENTO, CA – A Modesto man who was on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Most Wanted list has been sentenced to state prison again for charges related to unlicensed …

Martinez, Calif. –  Today, 62-year-old Kevin Jerome Easter has been found guilty of first degree murder. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office retried the case after the original conviction was …

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office are currently investigating an in-custody death that occurred at the Martinez Detention Facility Tuesday afternoon. …

The following is a sampling of the Antioch Police Calls reported between November 20-26 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Antioch. Update: Murder Charges …

Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office report concludes that officers who were involved in the shooting death of Patrick Watkins in Pittsburg were justified in their actions. Since …

Martinez, Calif. – A report released by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office concludes that the use of force by peace officers in 2020 against Juan Carlos Ayon Barraza in Richmond …

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a settlement has been reached with Chevron over a diesel water mixture …