As a grand jury continues to weigh potential criminal charges against at least eight Antioch police officers, an additional eight cops have been placed on leave for allegedly sending offensive text messages to each other, this news organization has learned.
A 41-year-old former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy has been charged with multiple felonies, including grand theft, unlawful possession of an assault.
Contra Costa County is looking for volunteers to serve on a committee to oversee an independent investigation and risk assessment of the Martinez Refining.
Alexis Gabe's family made a somber trip Saturday to see the spot in Amador County where her remains were found. The gathering marked the end of her tragic disappearance, but not the end for justice, her father said.