Woman charged with DUI, manslaughter after 5-year-old girl dies in Martinez crash
The California Highway Patrol has arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI following a deadly crash in Martinez that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured an 11-year-old.
The California Highway Patrol has arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI following a deadly crash in Martinez that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured an 11-year-old.
5-year-old killed, 11-year-old seriously injured in Martinez DUI
A deadly crash in Martinez took the life of a young child and left another injured early Sunday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash in Martinez took the life of a young child and left another injured early Sunday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
Health officials want to crack down on Martinez Refinery after another flaring
The "rotten egg" odor caused by chemicals like sulfur in the air on Friday is giving rise to complaints from people all over the East Bay and leaving health officials concerned.
The "rotten egg" odor caused by chemicals like sulfur in the air on Friday is giving rise to complaints from people all over the East Bay and leaving health officials concerned.
Chemical odor permeates Martinez near refinery; flames spotted
The Contra Costa Health Department on Friday issued a health advisory because of a a strong chemical odor in Martinez, possibly associated with flaring at Martinez Refining Company.
The Contra Costa Health Department on Friday issued a health advisory because of a a strong chemical odor in Martinez, possibly associated with flaring at Martinez Refining Company.
Teen charged with murder in shooting death of 16-year-old at Oakley house party
An 18-year-old is facing murder charges in connection to the shooting death of another teen at an Oakley house party in October, officials in Contra Costa County say.
An 18-year-old is facing murder charges in connection to the shooting death of another teen at an Oakley house party in October, officials in Contra Costa County say.
Flaring occurs at Martinez refinery Wednesday, day after suit filed
The oil refinery in Martinez experienced flaring on Wednesday, the company said on social media.
The oil refinery in Martinez experienced flaring on Wednesday, the company said on social media.
Hazardous materials released in Martinez refinery flaring incident
A flaring incident occurred at Marathon Martinez early Sunday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Public Health Department (CCH).
A flaring incident occurred at Marathon Martinez early Sunday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Public Health Department (CCH).
CoCo County DA's office joins with other agencies to penalize Martinez refinery
The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.
The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.