Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez vandalized in viral video
The City of Martinez is in the national spotlight, after a video went viral showing a woman painting over a Black Lives Matter mural.
The City of Martinez is in the national spotlight, after a video went viral showing a woman painting over a Black Lives Matter mural.
Police: Man arrested after waving gun at Black Lives Matter mural site in Martinez
Police arrested Joseph Osuna shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, shortly after he got into an argument with another person at the mural site, on Court Street in front of the Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
Police arrested Joseph Osuna shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, shortly after he got into an argument with another person at the mural site, on Court Street in front of the Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
Vandals paint over Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
The mural was repaired within a matter of hours.
The mural was repaired within a matter of hours.
Vandals try to destroy Black Lives Matter artwork in Martinez
The vandals have not been identified.
The vandals have not been identified.
Mom of boy injured in hit-and-run urges driver to turn himself in
Friday, his mother, Amanda Jones spoke about his recovery. “He’s doing remarkably well under the circumstances,” she said.
Friday, his mother, Amanda Jones spoke about his recovery. “He’s doing remarkably well under the circumstances,” she said.
Update on the hit-and-run that injured a 7-year-old Martinez boy
Update on the hit-and-run that injured a 7-year-old Martinez boy
Update on the hit-and-run that injured a 7-year-old Martinez boy
Van hits child riding scooter
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
7-year-old boy riding scooter injured in Martinez hit-and-run
A 7-year-old boy had to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital after a hit-and-run collision in Martinez on Thursday, California Highway Patrol said.
A 7-year-old boy had to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital after a hit-and-run collision in Martinez on Thursday, California Highway Patrol said.
'White Pride' fliers found in Martinez
The Anti-Defamation League describes the "White Pride World Wide" as part of the logo for Stormfront, the largest white supremacist website on the Internet.
The Anti-Defamation League describes the "White Pride World Wide" as part of the logo for Stormfront, the largest white supremacist website on the Internet.
Firefighters extinguish 2-acre vegetation fire near Martinez Amtrak station
The fire was reported about noon Saturday, Con Fire Capt. Joe Ottolini said.
The fire was reported about noon Saturday, Con Fire Capt. Joe Ottolini said.
Appreciation event for Martinez health care workers
The show of appreciation has been going on now every Sunday for the past five weeks.
The show of appreciation has been going on now every Sunday for the past five weeks.
Alhambra High School in Martinez won't be converted into temporary hospital
Instead, the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond will provide the temporary space.
Instead, the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond will provide the temporary space.
Mom anxious as son yet to be released from juvenile hall in Martinez
Da'Shawn Jones, 15, was arrested on March 6 and has been in custody since.
Da'Shawn Jones, 15, was arrested on March 6 and has been in custody since.
Teachers, students caravan with signs and balloons during quarantine
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
Walnut Creek man enters guilty plea in case of attempted sex with minor
At the same hearing in Contra Costa County Superior Court, Justin Arthur Cook was sentenced by Judge David Goldstein to four years in prison, and was ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
At the same hearing in Contra Costa County Superior Court, Justin Arthur Cook was sentenced by Judge David Goldstein to four years in prison, and was ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
Martinez utility box art pilot program approved
The council's approval also included pursuing agreements with four artists -- one for each box -- to do the artwork, based on designs they had submitted for selection to take part in the program.
The council's approval also included pursuing agreements with four artists -- one for each box -- to do the artwork, based on designs they had submitted for selection to take part in the program.
Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy resigns during investigation over texting jail photos
Chris Spadaro resigned Thursday afternoon, following an IA investigation launched at the end of January by his ex-girlfriend, Reshmika Dayal.
Chris Spadaro resigned Thursday afternoon, following an IA investigation launched at the end of January by his ex-girlfriend, Reshmika Dayal.
After 105 years, Martinez refinery no longer owned by Shell
PBF Energy Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, will now operate the facility under the name Martinez Refining Co. LLC, and the $1 billion acquisition became official Saturday. The deal was struck in mid-2019.
PBF Energy Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, will now operate the facility under the name Martinez Refining Co. LLC, and the $1 billion acquisition became official Saturday. The deal was struck in mid-2019.
Martinez City Council approves operating permit for cannabis dispensary near high school
Despite the school district's opposition, Martinez City Council voted on Wednesday to approve an operating permit for a cannabis dispensary near a Alhambra High School.
Despite the school district's opposition, Martinez City Council voted on Wednesday to approve an operating permit for a cannabis dispensary near a Alhambra High School.
Martinez News-Gazette newspaper ends print publication after 161 years
Rick Jones, the Martinez News-Gazette's editor, said he wasn't certain whether the news outlet covering the city of nearly 40,000 will continue publishing online.
Rick Jones, the Martinez News-Gazette's editor, said he wasn't certain whether the news outlet covering the city of nearly 40,000 will continue publishing online.