November 13, 2024 Top News Story for Pittsburg, California
On November 13, 2024, Oakley Police responded to Gehringer Elementary School in Pittsburg after a child mistakenly brought a backpack containing a firearm to school. The firearm, registered to the child’s father, was safely removed by officers. The incident highlighted the importance of proper firearm storage and the quick thinking of the child and school staff in preventing a potential tragedy.