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.
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.