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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latin-owned Bay Area brewery releases new beer to benefit nonprofits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purifiers distributed to those affected by recent Martinez refinery fire
At least 1,000 East Bay residents received air purifiers for people affected by the recent fire at the Martinez Refining Company.
Contra Costa County health officials warn of refinery fire risks
Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out earlier this month, but they are urging precautions to prevent future incidents.
Woman killed after ejected from vehicle on I-680 near Martinez
A woman was killed in a crash near Martinez on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Frustration over Martinez refinery fire as probe focuses on leak
Martinez residents and community leaders voiced outrage Monday after a refinery sent smoke billowing into the air and generated dozens of complaints.
Cause identified in Martinez refinery fire
A cause for the fire at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon has been identified, officials said Sunday.
Multiple injuries reported in Martinez refinery fire
At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon.
Beloved Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star "Papa Jake" turns 102
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake."
1 dead, 1 injured after 2-alarm Martinez house fire
A fire that erupted at an East Bay home on Arthur Road Friday left one man dead, and a woman injured. Investigators are still looking into the fire's cause.