CHP Investigating Fatal Crash in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol reports that on Wednesday night, at around 10:40pm, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a two vehicle crash on westbound SR-4, east of Center Avenue. A…
The California Highway Patrol reports that on Wednesday night, at around 10:40pm, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a two vehicle crash on westbound SR-4, east of Center Avenue. A…
City of Martinez officials are in coordination with Contra Costa Health (CCH), County Fire District and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the response to illegally dumped mercury in…
At 3:04 pm Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a hazmat investigation at 601 Marina Vista in the City of Martinez. It was…
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between April 26 – May 3 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.…
A toxicologist hired by the County today began collecting samples of soil that may have been exposed to metal-laden “spent catalyst” released by the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) into the…
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed a two-count complaint against a Martinez man for possessing a firearm in a school zone. 23-year-old Michael Joseph Childressfrey…
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between April 7-14 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Calls For Service…
The 2023 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival returns to Martinez Waterfront on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Noon – 4pm ! Featuring 40+ local breweries and over 100 beers to sample…
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…
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…
In response to the widespread failure by Bay Area cities and counties to meet the January 31 deadline for adopting their sixth cycle housing element updates, three California pro-housing legal…
Martinez, CA – The County of Contra Costa, along with 17 towns and cities, filed a lawsuit to hold Monsanto Corporation and two other companies accountable for the enormous costs…
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…
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 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 National Weather Service announced parts of Contra Costa County and the Bay Area could see strong thunderstorms through 7:45 am Tuesday. At 7:22 am, Doppler radar was tracking strong…
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between December 11-19 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault w/Deadly Weapon…
Less than a week after the City of Martinez held a townhall on recent flaring events at the Martinez Refining Company, Martinez residents were greeted to another flaring event. The…
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between December 4-10 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Brandishing weapon…
Contra Costa Health (CCH) will recommend to the Contra Costa Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) Ad Hoc Committee, which is appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, that the county lead…
The Martinez City Council provided direction to staff to open an application process to fill a vacant District 3 seat on the City Council. District 3 became vacant when Mayor…
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between November 27 – December 3 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.…
At 4:50 pm Friday, Contra Costa County Fire responded to a report of flaring at the Martinez Refining Company in the 3400 block of Pacheco Blvd. in the city of…