The Martinez resident failed to back up claims attorneys and police officers were in on what he believed was a conspiracy that led to malicious prosecution and defamation, according to a federal judge.  

The CHP Oakland motorcycle officer, who suffered minor to moderate injuries, was hit Saturday just before 12:30 p.m. by a Mercedes that made a U-turn and collided with the officer on Marsh Creek Road, just east of Deer Valley Road. He was expected to be released from the hospital on Sunday.  

An elderly man was in critical condition Sunday after being robbed and attacked near a local Orchard Supply Hardware. Officers were dispatched at 5:17 p.m. on Saturday to a robbery in progress at 4873 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. When police arrived they found an 83-year-old victim unconscious and bleeding.