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.
Man arrested for road rage shooting on I-80 near Crockett
A man accused of shooting a person over a road rage incident in October on I-80 near Crockett has been arrested, the California Highway Patrol announced Saturday.
Bomb-throwing suspect who fled SFPD identified, residents speak out
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly tossing explosives from his car at police during a chase from San Francisco to Martinez, authorities said.
East Bay nanny previously charged with child porn, now accused of sexually abusing baby
An East Bay nanny, previously charged with producing and distributing child porn, now faces additional charges following the discovery of evidence suggesting that she had allegedly sexually abused the victim — an 8-month-old child in her care, prosecutors said this week.
Martinez Refining Company updates city on 'coke dust' and other releases
The Martinez Refining Company gave an update Wednesday night about the regulation investigations it performed after repeated instances of their plant releasing dust into the community.
East Bay couple faces 25 years to life for death of baby
A couple was convicted this week for child abuse that caused the death of a baby, officials with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
Neighbors fuming after Coke dust release from Martinez refinery
Contra Costa County's health department is investigating the emission of coke dust at the Martinez Refining Company on Friday, meanwhile neighbors to the refinery are frustrated.
Motorcyclist killed on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez
A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.
Martinez dealership targeted again after thieves steal 2 luxury cars
Thieves made off with two expensive cars from a Martinez used-car dealership early Tuesday, months after a similar break-in.
Antioch police officers avoid testifying about racism despite Racial Justice Act violation
A judge ruled officers who exchanged racist text messages about suspects in two alleged gang-related shootings in 2021 would not need to take the stand to answer questions about racism in the department.
Authorities name Martinez cops who fatally shot unarmed man near dispensary
Authorities have identified four Martinez police officers and the unarmed man they shot and killed last week while responding to a reported burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
Man shot and killed by Martinez police while fleeing, attorney says
A man was shot and killed, and his brother was wounded, when Martinez police opened fire at their fleeing car outside a cannabis dispensary, the family's attorney said Thursday.
Martinez police shoot and kill suspect in cannabis dispensary break-in
A Martinez police officer shot and killed someone after an apparent burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
Surveillance video: Martinez bar vandalized, burgled soon after grand opening
There was a setback for a women-owned business that just celebrated its grand opening. Less than two days after it opened in downtown Martinez, a thief was quick to vandalize and steal from the business.
Toxic 'coke dust' released from Martinez Refining Company
Coke dust, a petroleum refining byproduct, was released Saturday evening from the Martinez Refining Company's facility, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced.
Health department says Martinez refinery delayed notification of 'coke dust' release by nearly two hours
Health officials said there was a nearly two-hour delay from when the refinery first noticed the release of the material at 8:30 a.m. and when they notified the health department through a community warning system at 10:20 a.m.
2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue
Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.
Martinez man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Safeway worker
A Martinez man has been sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a Safeway delivery worker in American Canyon in 2020, the Napa County District Attorney's office said Friday.
Update: Hercules man faces felony charges in fatal Pleasant Hill shooting
A Hercules man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Arellano Laredo in Pleasant Hill, announced the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office on Friday.
FBI and EPA investigating particles found in neighborhoods near the Martinez oil refining plant
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate dust and ash found covering neighborhoods in Martinez last year after large amounts of the particles were found near the Martinez Refining Company.