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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents in the East Bay said they're frustrated with the repeated, toxic emissions from the Martinez Refining Company.