Martinez

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between March 12-20 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 3/13 –…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between February 25 – March 11 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.…

The City of Martinez City Council and staff are actively monitoring the recommendations from Contra Costa Health (CC Health) following the release of spent catalyst at the Martinez Refining Company…

Martinez, California – On March 9th, 37-year-old Ahmed Kamal Ismaiel was convicted by a jury in Contra Costa County on three felony violations, including unlawful electronic contact with a minor and…

With spring and gardening season arriving, Contra Costa Health (CCH) is advising residents near the refinery in Martinez not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed…

Martinez, California – On February 2, 2023, a United States Postal Service (USPS) worker was robbed in Martinez, and their mail truck was stolen by 35-year-old Joshua Scott Anderson. Charges were…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between February 11-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 2/13 –…

Contra Costa Health Services said Thursday it continues to look into the Nov. 24-25 release of heavy metals by Martinez Refining Company. They say its possible spent catalyst made its…

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. – Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is hosting its annual countywide Spring Job Fair on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Alhambra High School in Martinez…

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is reporting one person is dead and another is in the hospital after an apartment fire in the City of Martinez Tuesday morning. According…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between February 4-10 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.   Assault 2/5…

The Bay Area Rapid Transit Police announced Tuesday that the United States Marshals Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the attack at a Richmond BART station that left…

CCAS offering free adoptions of all animals during the month of February to alleviate crowded shelter    Martinez, CA – All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 21 – February 3 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.…

WALNUT CREEK, CA – The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) has been awarded $28.9 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to expand programs and projects that make neighborhoods…

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just after 4:15 am Wednesday on Highway 4 near Pine Street in Martinez. The incident blocked all lanes of…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 13-20 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 1/14 –…

This year, April 21st will mark the 50th anniversary of the murder of Martinez Police Sgt. Tom Tarantino who was killed in the line of duty in 1973. Recently the…

Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and John Garamendi (CA-08) presented a check for $2,546,600 to the City of Martinez for the Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation. This funding was secured in the…

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house fire on Barber Lane in City of Martinez. The fire broke out just after…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 1-12 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 1/1 –…

On January 11, the Martinez City Council voted to name Satinder Malhi to the District 3 City Council Seat. The seat was vacant after Councilmember Brianne Zorn was elected mayor…

On January 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing severe storms related to a series of atmospheric river systems that began on…

On Wednesday, Contra Costa Health (CCH) formally requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) for not notifying the County after the refinery…

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between December 19-30 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.   Assault 12/25…