Orinda burglary victims stunned after suspect charged in Martinez stabbing death
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
Martinez stabbing suspect was released from jail day before killing
The man accused of fatally stabbing a 68-year-old Martinez man on his front lawn had been released from jail the day before the killing, authorities said.
The man accused of fatally stabbing a 68-year-old Martinez man on his front lawn had been released from jail the day before the killing, authorities said.
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of 68-year-old man in Martinez
Police on Friday night arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing that left a man dead, Martinez Chief of Police Andrew White announced Friday evening.
Police on Friday night arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing that left a man dead, Martinez Chief of Police Andrew White announced Friday evening.
Martinez police release image of suspect, vehicle after fatal stabbing
First responders arrived and found Todd Stewart, 68, on the ground and suffering from stab wounds, and he was declared deceased at the scene.
First responders arrived and found Todd Stewart, 68, on the ground and suffering from stab wounds, and he was declared deceased at the scene.
Martinez City Council closes pickleball courts effectively immediately
The Martinez City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to close the pickleball courts at Hidden Valley Park, effective immediately.
The Martinez City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to close the pickleball courts at Hidden Valley Park, effective immediately.
Martinez city staff recommend closing pickleball courts due to persistent noise, parking complaints
The conflict began in February 2025, when the city completed a $1.7 million expansion at Hidden Valley Park.
The conflict began in February 2025, when the city completed a $1.7 million expansion at Hidden Valley Park.
Contra Costa Co. unveils new mobile legal clinic for immigrants
Contra Costa County revealed an innovative way to offer legal services to immigrants with a full-service mobile legal clinic.
Contra Costa County revealed an innovative way to offer legal services to immigrants with a full-service mobile legal clinic.
Concord man charged in parents' killings dies in custody
A man charged in the fatal shooting of his elderly parents at their Concord home died while in custody, authorities said.
A man charged in the fatal shooting of his elderly parents at their Concord home died while in custody, authorities said.
Martinez mom charged with murder over fatal stabbing of 19-year-old daughter
The Martinez woman arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 19-year-old daughter has been charged with murder.
The Martinez woman arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 19-year-old daughter has been charged with murder.
Martinez mom accused of fatally stabbing 19-year-old daughter
A 36-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 19-year-old daughter during a fight at an apartment complex in Martinez, police said.
A 36-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 19-year-old daughter during a fight at an apartment complex in Martinez, police said.
San Quentin sergeant facing child sex crimes previously made news following Richmond crash
A San Quentin prison sergeant faces almost a dozen felony counts of alleged lewd acts against children. He previously made headlines in 2020 for his actions as an off-duty officer on his way home from work.
A San Quentin prison sergeant faces almost a dozen felony counts of alleged lewd acts against children. He previously made headlines in 2020 for his actions as an off-duty officer on his way home from work.
Authorities search for inmate mistakenly released from Martinez jail
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
California prison sergeant charged with lewd acts against children
A prison sergeant from Martinez was charged with multiple counts of lewd acts involving children, prosecutors said.
A prison sergeant from Martinez was charged with multiple counts of lewd acts involving children, prosecutors said.
Latin-owned Bay Area brewery releases new beer to benefit nonprofits
Countless companies have been founded in Bay Area homes, including one local microbrewery.
Countless companies have been founded in Bay Area homes, including one local microbrewery.
Ex-girlfriend of Delta pilot arrested at SFO allegedly knew of daughter's abuse: court docs
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has now charged 45-year-old Jennifer Powell in the case. Powell is the mother of the girl who survived the abuse.
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has now charged 45-year-old Jennifer Powell in the case. Powell is the mother of the girl who survived the abuse.
Martinez neighbors complain of noise near pickleball courts
Residents in Martinez are at odds with the city after newly renovated pickleball courts began attracting more players, triggering noise complaints.
Residents in Martinez are at odds with the city after newly renovated pickleball courts began attracting more players, triggering noise complaints.
Person injured in Martinez Refining Company fire
A fire that broke out at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening left one person injured, according to Contra Costa Health.
A fire that broke out at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening left one person injured, according to Contra Costa Health.
Bay Area bridges due for collapse risk assessment in the event of ship strike: NTSB report
A new marine investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board on safeguarding bridges from vessel strikes came out on Thursday.
A new marine investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board on safeguarding bridges from vessel strikes came out on Thursday.
Suspected intruder killed after attacking resident in Martinez home
A man was killed early Saturday morning at a home in Martinez after allegedly intruding into the residence.
A man was killed early Saturday morning at a home in Martinez after allegedly intruding into the residence.
3 Martinez officers fired in wake of deadly police shooting
Three officers with the Martinez Police Department were let go after an administrative investigation into a deadly police shooting.
Three officers with the Martinez Police Department were let go after an administrative investigation into a deadly police shooting.