Hazmat team concludes monitoring after plumes of smoke reported from Martinez refinery
Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire at a refinery in Martinez.
Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to reports of a fire at a refinery in Martinez.
1 dead after colliding with semi truck in Contra Costa County: CHP
A man is dead after colliding into an 18-wheeler Friday morning near Brentwood.
A man is dead after colliding into an 18-wheeler Friday morning near Brentwood.
Pitbull euthanized after several attacks, including 8-year-old girl in Martinez
A pitbull that bit at least three people, including a little girl, was surrendered by the owner and euthanized Thursday by Contra Costa County Animal Services for violating a potentially dangerous animal permit.
A pitbull that bit at least three people, including a little girl, was surrendered by the owner and euthanized Thursday by Contra Costa County Animal Services for violating a potentially dangerous animal permit.
Pitbull attacks for third time, neighbors call for dog to be euthanized
An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a pitbull outside her home in Martinez, just three months after it bit another neighbor in her driveway on the same street. The dog is now under quarantine.
An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a pitbull outside her home in Martinez, just three months after it bit another neighbor in her driveway on the same street. The dog is now under quarantine.
About 70 dogs, 3 cats found in a Martinez home where fire broke out
Dozens of Pomeranian dogs and several cats were removed from a home in Martinez on Tuesday, after firefighters responded to a report of garage fire at the property.
Dozens of Pomeranian dogs and several cats were removed from a home in Martinez on Tuesday, after firefighters responded to a report of garage fire at the property.
Health department refers Thanksgiving refinery release to D.A.'s office
There could be legal fallout stemming from the Thanksgiving weekend release of metal-laden dust at the Martinez Refining Company.
There could be legal fallout stemming from the Thanksgiving weekend release of metal-laden dust at the Martinez Refining Company.
Martinez refinery says raccoon caused intense flaring
A raccoon allegedly broke into the Martinez Refining Company and caused a power interruption that resulted in last week's flaring at the refinery.
A raccoon allegedly broke into the Martinez Refining Company and caused a power interruption that resulted in last week's flaring at the refinery.
Intense flaring at Martinez refinery
A refinery in Martinez experienced intense flaring Friday evening that was caused by an equipment issue, the refinery said.
A refinery in Martinez experienced intense flaring Friday evening that was caused by an equipment issue, the refinery said.
2 arrested after defrauding thousands from Bay Area's 'most vulnerable'
Two men have been charged with several financial felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Californians on public assistance, authorities said.
Two men have been charged with several financial felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Californians on public assistance, authorities said.
Supervisors to consider allowing cannabis sales in county areas
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products.
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis vaping products.
Dog bites and attacks woman weeks after dangerous animal designation dropped
The pit bull attacked the woman in her driveway Friday, but it's not the first time the dog has bitten someone. The decision to designate the dog as a dangerous animal was reversed in a court hearing weeks earlier, records show.
The pit bull attacked the woman in her driveway Friday, but it's not the first time the dog has bitten someone. The decision to designate the dog as a dangerous animal was reversed in a court hearing weeks earlier, records show.
Contra Costa County employees receive threats over election-worker software
A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.
A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.
Man arrested in series of robberies across California
An Oakland man has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies across California, including several in Los Angeles in recent months.
An Oakland man has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies across California, including several in Los Angeles in recent months.
Play evolves from college admission essay
"Looking Out the Window" is a one-person play that will be performed at the Martinez Campbell Theatre next month. September is Alzheimer's awareness month, and "Looking Out the Window" addresses the impact of the debilitating disease on a particular family, and it was all inspired from a college admission essay of a 17-year-old high school student, Reno Zembrak. Reno and his father, Derek, who is the actor in the play, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2."
"Looking Out the Window" is a one-person play that will be performed at the Martinez Campbell Theatre next month. September is Alzheimer's awareness month, and "Looking Out the Window" addresses the impact of the debilitating disease on a particular family, and it was all inspired from a college admission essay of a 17-year-old high school student, Reno Zembrak. Reno and his father, Derek, who is the actor in the play, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2."
Paul Pelosi's wrecked Porsche up for auction following DUI
The vehicle driven by Paul Pelosi when he drunkenly crashed in Napa will soon hit the auction block.
The vehicle driven by Paul Pelosi when he drunkenly crashed in Napa will soon hit the auction block.
Insufficient evidence to charge mother of Alexis Gabe's suspected killer, D.A. says
Contra Costa County D.A.'s office says there is insufficient evidence to charge the mother of Alexis Gabe's suspected killer with aiding and abetting.
Contra Costa County D.A.'s office says there is insufficient evidence to charge the mother of Alexis Gabe's suspected killer with aiding and abetting.
Family believes the mother of Alexis Gabe's suspected killer knows where body is
Family and friends of Alexis Gabe held a protest Friday morning outside the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
Family and friends of Alexis Gabe held a protest Friday morning outside the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.
Former Contra Costa County Sheriff's Dept. volunteer arraigned on illegal gun charges
A former volunteer with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department was arraigned on illegal gun possession charges officials with the Contra Costa County district attorney's office says.
A former volunteer with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department was arraigned on illegal gun possession charges officials with the Contra Costa County district attorney's office says.
Firefighters protect buildings briefly threatened by Martinez brush fire
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
Contra Costa sheriff's deputies find inmate hanging dead in jail cell
Contra Costa County authorities are investigating the death of a detainee at the Martinez Detention Facility on Tuesday afternoon.
Contra Costa County authorities are investigating the death of a detainee at the Martinez Detention Facility on Tuesday afternoon.