Martinez

Martinez, CA — The City of Martinez is proud to announce the adoption of its inaugural City Four-Year Strategic Plan, a prioritized guide designed to strengthen City services and enhance …

Join the Trashure Hunt! This year, California Coastal Cleanup Day will become the world’s largest scavenger hunt. Special “trash” items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. …

On Wednesday, the Martinez City Council will vote on amending its Nuisance Abatement Procedures and Standards of Maintenance for Properties, Including Vacant Commercial Properties. The city aims to enhance enforcement …

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air District has reached a settlement with Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company that will significantly enhance air monitoring data transparency, providing more information about …

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air District has filed a lawsuit against Acme Fill Corp. for illegally emitting high levels of methane and other organic compounds from its landfill …

Hospital conciliates allegations that it fired employee for objecting to religious concepts in mandatory training MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Animal Hospital agreed to provide $20,000 to a former employee following …

The City of Martinez is warning the community about the possibly harmful algal bloom in waters at the Martinez Marina. These blooms can pose serious health risks to people, pets, and …

Martinez, CA – St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County and Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa are excited to announce a joint charity bocce ball tournament to raise …

On July 16, 2025, the Martinez City Council voted to enter into negotiations for an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Tucker Sadler, the beginning steps for a public-private partnership with …

At its meeting on Wednesday, July 16th, at 7:00 pm, the City Council and the community will hear from Tucker Sadler, a San Diego-based architectural planning, design, and development firm, …

MARTINEZ – The City of Martinez has long supported local non-profit organizations that serve the Martinez community. In March 2007, the City Council established the Community Groups Funding Program to …

A new city book that highlights the City of Martinez is now available for purchase after Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series announced the release. According to Kori Barton, author and illustrator, …

Martinez, CA – On Wednesday, June 25th, the Martinez City Council adopted a fiscally responsible and balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the face of an ongoing structural deficit …

Brenda Leal has a commanding lead in the special election for the Martinez Unified School District, Trustee Area 3 seat. According to election results, Leal has received 73.13% (596 votes) …

On Wednesday, City of Martinez Mayor Brianne Zorn became the latest mayor in Contra Costa County to issue a statement regarding immigration enforcement. Here is her statement: This past weekend, …

Join the Martinez Chamber of Commerce for its King of the County Annual BBQ Competition and Music Festival on Father’s Day weekend. Friday, June 14: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm …

Martinez, CA — Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston issued the following statement following the release of the independent investigation into the February 1st fire at the Martinez Refining Company (MRC): “The release …

On Tuesday, the Martinez Refining Company Oversight Committee will discuss a draft report regarding the February 1 fire at the Martinez Refining Company. The report says  the root cause is …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between May 1-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the  City of Martinez.   Assault 5/20 …

Del Cielo Brewing Co., located in Downtown Martinez, CA, is celebrating its seventh anniversary this weekend, May 30 to June 1. Owners Cielomar Cuevas and Luis Castro will be hosting a …

The City of Martinez is proud to announce the commencement of its Diversity and Cultural Commission, a milestone reflecting the commitment of the City to the implementation of its Diversity, …

A fire in the City of Benicia is sending drift smoke into parts of Contra Costa County Monday morning. The fire is determined to be at the Benicia Valero Refinery. …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between April 11-30 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the  City of Martinez. Assault 4/19 – …