Thieves target family's coin shops in Martinez, Vallejo
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Couple charged with hate-crime over BLM mural in Martinez now facing burglary, drug charges
The couple who was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office in 2020 for the hate-crime of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural when they painted over it in Martinez, is facing new charges, the D.A.'s office confirms.
Man to be reunited with rare violin stolen in Martinez 35 years ago
The family of Loal Davis was calling it a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas, as they were set to reunite the lifelong musician with a long-lost and treasured heirloom -- an intricately designed antique violin, stolen decades ago.
Bay Area electrician ordered to pay $481 million for scam
A Bay Area electrician was ordered Tuesday to pay $481.3 million in restitution as part of his sentence for participating in a $1 billion Ponzi schemed that suckered Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among many others.
Bay Area's massive storm could lead to even higher gas prices, as San Francisco nears all-time high
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.
Air district announces $433K settlement for violations at former Shell refinery
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District on Wednesday announced a settlement with Shell Oil Products US, which has agreed to pay $433,000 to settle violations at its former refinery in Martinez.
Air District announces $2.2M settlement with Martinez refinery over air quality violations
Operators of a now-idle oil refinery in Martinez have agreed to pay more than $2.2 million to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to settle air quality violations between 2014 and 2018, the air district announced Wednesday.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District strengthens refinery emissions rules
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has voted to strengthen the rule to reduce emissions from oil refineries.
Martinez's 'Mr. Santa Claus' dies after hitting head in a fall
If something happened in Martinez, Marty "Mr. Santa Claus" Ochoa was either there or knew all about it.
Martinez fireball started by teens playing with tennis balls they set on fire
Investigators say the burning tennis ball landed in dry vegetation, starting the fire.
Kids dig hole and build out-of-control fire that caused 'mushroom cloud' in Martinez
A fireball explosion and a fire that officials say was started by three kids, destroyed one home, vehicles and equipment. Miraculously no one was injured
3 youths blamed for starting fire that engulfed Martinez home, neighbors startled by fireball
A fireball explosion at a home in Martinez was captured in multiple videos Wednesday afternoon, destroying the residence and sending up thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the air.
Fireball destroys home in Martinez, frightens nearby residents
KTVU has learned that the resident is a former mechanic and had several vehicles around the property. Brooks Jarosz reports.
Martinez fire claims one home, witness explains what she saw
The fire broke out at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday on Arthur Rd. in Martinez.
County Health officials prepare for possible expansion of vaccine to children
Children ages 12-15 could become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.
One person killed in Martinez crash, cause under investigation
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 4 in Martinez that left one person dead.
Martinez sports memorabilia store damaged by explosive
A Martinez store owner is heartbroken to start the New Year cleaning up damage by a vandal who attached an explosive to a window and then sped away as the explosion blasted a hole in the glass.
Front line workers in San Francisco, Martinez roll up their sleeves for COVID vaccine
It was a historic day in the Bay Area as hospital workers in San Francisco and Contra Costa County were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
Former Bay Area resident sentenced for California disability fraud scheme
A former Martinez resident was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison for scheming with a California state employee to file hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent claims for disability insurance benefits.
Martinez police investigate shooting, stabbings that left teen, three others injured
A 21-year-old man was shot and three other people were stabbed in an altercation near the Martinez waterfront on Sunday night, police said.