1 dead in 2-car crash on Highway 4 late Wednesday
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Mercury spill cleanup in Martinez could take days
The ongoing mercury spill discovered days ago in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot continued to disrupt surrounding areas Wednesday as crews worked to remove every spec of the toxic chemical.
Garbage truck spread waste from Martinez mercury spill, residents advised to avoid walking parts of downtown
Contamination from the mercury spill discovered in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot on Monday is wider than initially believed, according to Contra Costa County health officials. A garbage truck inadvertently spread the hazardous waste.
Source of mercury spill in Martinez Amtrak parking lot still a mystery
The Amtrak station in Martinez remains partially closed as Contra Costa County health officials investigate a hazardous materials spill involving mercury in the parking lot.
Health advisory if you live near Martinez refinery: Don't eat the food you grow
Heath officials in Contra Costa County are advising residents and those who garden near the Martinez refinery not to eat the food they grow, at least not until soil testing is complete.
Health officials say residents near Martinez refinery should refrain from eating home-grown-food
Contra Costa Health (CCH) on Tuesday advised residents near Martinez Refining Company (MRC) not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed in November to "spent catalyst" with heavy metals, saying further environmental testing needs to be completed.
1 dead, 1 injured in Martinez apartment fire
One person died and another was hospitalized Wednesday after an apartment fire in Martinez.
Person dies on Highway 4 in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol shut down the westbound lanes of Highway 4 in Martinez early Wednesday because of a fatal traffic collision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intense flaring at Martinez refinery
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.
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.
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.
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.