101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot’s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
Animals in Contra Costa are free to adopt during month of July
Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.
Possible hazardous material investigated near Martinez recycling plant
An abandoned trailer outside a water treatment plant in Martinez sparked a possible hazardous material investigation on Tuesday.
Accidental coke dust release at Martinez refinery
The Martinez Refining Company is reporting another accidental release of petroleum coke dust.
Fmr. federal agent sentenced after lying about sexual relationship with victim witness
A former federal agent and East Bay woman was sentenced to prison this week for making false statements connected to a sexual relationship she had with a victim witness in a federal case.
Consultant unveils Martinez refinery report addressing Thanksgiving 2022 chemical release
An independent consultant said Thursday there were several main factors contributing to the release of up to 24 tons of chemicals at the Martinez Refining Company on a day in 2022.
Fatal crash north of Hwy 4 near Martinez
CHP reported on its website Sunday at least one person was killed in a crash near Wolcott Lane and Franklin Canyon Road in Contra Costa County on Sunday morning.
Health officials conduct surprise inspection at Martinez refinery after flaring, hazardous spills
Health officials conducted a surprise inspection at an oil refinery in Martinez on Tuesday in response to a series of recent incidents.
Firefighters race to quell several Christmas blazes throughout Bay Area
The Bay Area saw several fires on Christmas Eve and Day displacing residents, including one resulting in the death of a woman and two small dogs.
Residents protest repeated, toxic emissions from Martinez refinery
Residents in the East Bay said they're frustrated with the repeated, toxic emissions from the Martinez Refining Company.
Woman charged with DUI, manslaughter after 5-year-old girl dies in Martinez crash
The California Highway Patrol has arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI following a deadly crash in Martinez that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured an 11-year-old.
5-year-old killed, 11-year-old seriously injured in Martinez DUI
A deadly crash in Martinez took the life of a young child and left another injured early Sunday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
Health officials want to crack down on Martinez Refinery after another flaring
The "rotten egg" odor caused by chemicals like sulfur in the air on Friday is giving rise to complaints from people all over the East Bay and leaving health officials concerned.
Chemical odor permeates Martinez near refinery; flames spotted
The Contra Costa Health Department on Friday issued a health advisory because of a a strong chemical odor in Martinez, possibly associated with flaring at Martinez Refining Company.
Teen charged with murder in shooting death of 16-year-old at Oakley house party
An 18-year-old is facing murder charges in connection to the shooting death of another teen at an Oakley house party in October, officials in Contra Costa County say.
Flaring occurs at Martinez refinery Wednesday, day after suit filed
The oil refinery in Martinez experienced flaring on Wednesday, the company said on social media.
Hazardous materials released in Martinez refinery flaring incident
A flaring incident occurred at Marathon Martinez early Sunday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Public Health Department (CCH).
CoCo County DA's office joins with other agencies to penalize Martinez refinery
The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.
Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.