Bay Area Air Quality Management District strengthens refinery emissions rules
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has voted to strengthen the rule to reduce emissions from oil refineries.
Martinez's 'Mr. Santa Claus' dies after hitting head in a fall
If something happened in Martinez, Marty "Mr. Santa Claus" Ochoa was either there or knew all about it.
Martinez fireball started by teens playing with tennis balls they set on fire
Investigators say the burning tennis ball landed in dry vegetation, starting the fire.
Kids dig hole and build out-of-control fire that caused 'mushroom cloud' in Martinez
A fireball explosion and a fire that officials say was started by three kids, destroyed one home, vehicles and equipment. Miraculously no one was injured
3 youths blamed for starting fire that engulfed Martinez home, neighbors startled by fireball
A fireball explosion at a home in Martinez was captured in multiple videos Wednesday afternoon, destroying the residence and sending up thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the air.
Fireball destroys home in Martinez, frightens nearby residents
KTVU has learned that the resident is a former mechanic and had several vehicles around the property. Brooks Jarosz reports.
Martinez fire claims one home, witness explains what she saw
The fire broke out at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday on Arthur Rd. in Martinez.
County Health officials prepare for possible expansion of vaccine to children
Children ages 12-15 could become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.
One person killed in Martinez crash, cause under investigation
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 4 in Martinez that left one person dead.
Martinez sports memorabilia store damaged by explosive
A Martinez store owner is heartbroken to start the New Year cleaning up damage by a vandal who attached an explosive to a window and then sped away as the explosion blasted a hole in the glass.
Front line workers in San Francisco, Martinez roll up their sleeves for COVID vaccine
It was a historic day in the Bay Area as hospital workers in San Francisco and Contra Costa County were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
Former Bay Area resident sentenced for California disability fraud scheme
A former Martinez resident was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison for scheming with a California state employee to file hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent claims for disability insurance benefits.
Martinez police investigate shooting, stabbings that left teen, three others injured
A 21-year-old man was shot and three other people were stabbed in an altercation near the Martinez waterfront on Sunday night, police said.
Safeway settles consumer protection case involving price gouging during pandemic
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office on Tuesday announced a settlement with Safeway stemming from charges of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firefighters responding to fire in Martinez
The fire was reported around 12:35 p.m. and is burning near Vista Oaks Drive.
Live webcast celebrates 18,000 acres of public space in Martinez
Governor Gavin Newsom and a host of other officials will appear in a 6 p.m. live webcast celebrating the farm's donation to the National Park Service by the John Muir Land Trust.
Two cited in confrontation following start of hearing for alleged mural defacers
Attorneys for the couple accused of defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez appeared in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, 60 protesters surrounded the courthouse where two were cited in a confrontation.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored at Martinez tribute event
"She made it possible for me to get a credit card in my own name."
City of Martinez announces plans to pave over Black Lives Matter street mural
City officials on Wednesday announced at a city council meeting that the mural would be covered due to a street paving project in October.
Martinez Black Lives Matter street mural to be paved over
Cristina Rendon reports.