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.
Martinez News-Gazette says Goodbye
The newspaper ended a 161-year run. Elissa Harrington reports.
The newspaper ended a 161-year run. Elissa Harrington reports.
Martinez to host its first public Hanukkah celebration
On Monday night, the second night of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration, there will also be music, coffee, sufganiyah (round jelly doughnuts traditionally enjoyed at Hanukkah) and other family fun.
On Monday night, the second night of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration, there will also be music, coffee, sufganiyah (round jelly doughnuts traditionally enjoyed at Hanukkah) and other family fun.
Martinez City Council set to approve license agreement for new professional baseball team
The new baseball team is the Martinez Mackerel, and the team and the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs LLC intend the team to be ready to play at the start of its 2020 season in late May.
The new baseball team is the Martinez Mackerel, and the team and the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs LLC intend the team to be ready to play at the start of its 2020 season in late May.
Man tries to arrest Martinez mayor, now faces battery charge
Eli Dominguez apparently tried to arrest Mayor Rob Schroder sometime before police responded at 3:21 p.m. to the 600 block of Main Street.
Eli Dominguez apparently tried to arrest Mayor Rob Schroder sometime before police responded at 3:21 p.m. to the 600 block of Main Street.
Police arrest Martinez student after shooting threat made toward high school
Though the superintendent asserted the threat was "not viable," he also said "making threats against a school, including false threats, is against the law."
Though the superintendent asserted the threat was "not viable," he also said "making threats against a school, including false threats, is against the law."
Investigation into murder-suicide in unincorporated Martinez
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in unincorporated Martinez that began as a missing person case.
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in unincorporated Martinez that began as a missing person case.
Increased police presence at Alhambra High School after shooting threat
Anonymous shooting threat at Alhambra High School in Martinez.
Anonymous shooting threat at Alhambra High School in Martinez.
Fire crews contain 1-2 acre vegetation fire in Martinez
The blaze was first reported at 11:05 p.m. at 4950 Alhambra Valley Rd., near John Swett Elementary School, per fire dispatch.
The blaze was first reported at 11:05 p.m. at 4950 Alhambra Valley Rd., near John Swett Elementary School, per fire dispatch.
Martinez vegetation fire under investigation
Fireworks may have been to blame.
Fireworks may have been to blame.
160-year-old local newspaper set to stop publishing in print, future in peril
Rick Jones, the Gazette's editor the past six years, said on Sunday that he isn't sure whether the paper will continue as an online-only endeavor. The Gazette has been sustained largely by paid legal advertising, which Jones said would not carry over to online.
Rick Jones, the Gazette's editor the past six years, said on Sunday that he isn't sure whether the paper will continue as an online-only endeavor. The Gazette has been sustained largely by paid legal advertising, which Jones said would not carry over to online.
Contra Costa County Fire: PG&E equipment sparked three weekend wildfires in Lafayette, Martinez
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced Friday that three wildfires that began in the afternoon hours last Sunday in Lafayette and Martinez were caused by PG&E equipment.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced Friday that three wildfires that began in the afternoon hours last Sunday in Lafayette and Martinez were caused by PG&E equipment.
Evacuation order in quick-moving Martinez wildfire lifted
The fire is burning on Alhambra Ave and Forrest Way. As of 4:20 p.m. Sunday, the fire was reported to be 5-acres in size.
The fire is burning on Alhambra Ave and Forrest Way. As of 4:20 p.m. Sunday, the fire was reported to be 5-acres in size.
Nine injured when tree falls at Martinez farmers market
The youngest injured was a child just under 2 years old, who suffered minor injuries, while the oldest was 73.
The youngest injured was a child just under 2 years old, who suffered minor injuries, while the oldest was 73.
Martinez study session to focus on annexing up to four adjacent areas
In May, the City Council identified these annexations as one of the council's top five goals for the next two years.
In May, the City Council identified these annexations as one of the council's top five goals for the next two years.
Martinez: 96-YO WWII vet plans trip back to Normandy
Jake Larson showed us his many war medals from his home in Martinez Thursday, from his Bronze Star to the French Legion of Honor.
Jake Larson showed us his many war medals from his home in Martinez Thursday, from his Bronze Star to the French Legion of Honor.
Tables turn: Martinez church asks for help
For decades, the main mission of the Second Baptist Church near downtown Martinez has been to help those who are homeless or struggling.
For decades, the main mission of the Second Baptist Church near downtown Martinez has been to help those who are homeless or struggling.
Widow of slain Martinez police sergeant shares story for the first time
The City of Martinez marked a sad anniversary Thursday. It was 10 years ago when a police sergeant died trying to save several people from a crazed gunman. Now for the first time since his death, his widow is sharing her story.
The City of Martinez marked a sad anniversary Thursday. It was 10 years ago when a police sergeant died trying to save several people from a crazed gunman. Now for the first time since his death, his widow is sharing her story.
Mail service complaints in Martinez
Complaints about inconsistent service from the postal service prompted a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Martinez. Amber Lee reports.
Complaints about inconsistent service from the postal service prompted a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Martinez. Amber Lee reports.