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.
Death inquest of Tyrell Wilson reignites debate over sheriff-coroner separation
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's death inquest of how Tyrell Wilson died is re-igniting a California debate over whether sheriff's departments and coroner's offices should be separated.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's death inquest of how Tyrell Wilson died is re-igniting a California debate over whether sheriff's departments and coroner's offices should be separated.
Martinez man arrested on suspicion of numerous sexual assaults, faces felony charges
A Martinez man was arrested and charged on suspicion of sexual assaults in the Pacheco area earlier this year, officials confirm.
A Martinez man was arrested and charged on suspicion of sexual assaults in the Pacheco area earlier this year, officials confirm.
Thieves target family's coin shops in Martinez, Vallejo
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Couple charged with hate-crime over BLM mural in Martinez now facing burglary, drug charges
The couple who was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office in 2020 for the hate-crime of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural when they painted over it in Martinez, is facing new charges, the D.A.'s office confirms.
The couple who was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office in 2020 for the hate-crime of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural when they painted over it in Martinez, is facing new charges, the D.A.'s office confirms.
Man to be reunited with rare violin stolen in Martinez 35 years ago
The family of Loal Davis was calling it a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas, as they were set to reunite the lifelong musician with a long-lost and treasured heirloom -- an intricately designed antique violin, stolen decades ago.
The family of Loal Davis was calling it a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas, as they were set to reunite the lifelong musician with a long-lost and treasured heirloom -- an intricately designed antique violin, stolen decades ago.
Bay Area electrician ordered to pay $481 million for scam
A Bay Area electrician was ordered Tuesday to pay $481.3 million in restitution as part of his sentence for participating in a $1 billion Ponzi schemed that suckered Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among many others.
A Bay Area electrician was ordered Tuesday to pay $481.3 million in restitution as part of his sentence for participating in a $1 billion Ponzi schemed that suckered Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among many others.