Brush fire burns along Highway 4 near Martinez
A five-acre vegetation fire burned next to Highway 4 in Martinez Thursday and smoke billowed over the area.
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Brush fire burns along Highway 4 near Martinez
A five-acre vegetation fire burned next to Highway 4 in Martinez Thursday and smoke billowed over the area
1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Highway 4 collision near Martinez Wednesday night
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to CHP.
Mercury from Martinez train station spill found on Buckley Street, near Rankin Park
Sara Donchey reports on mercury being found in more areas of Martinez after accidental spill (5-10-2023)
Update: Mercury found near Rankin Park in Martinez following spill at Amtrak station
Officials have found mercury near Rankin Park where Buckley Street hits a dead end in Martinez, officials from Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Wednesday afternoon, two days after a mercury spill was first reported at the Amtrak station nearby.
Mercury discovered in Martinez Amtrak parking lot, hazmat crews on scene
Contra Costa Health (CCH) on Monday confirmed that its hazmat team is at the scene of a spill involving mercury in the parking lot of the Amtrak train station in Martinez.
Toxicologist takes soil samples near Martinez refinery following chemical release
A toxicologist began taking soil samples Thursday from areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez oil refinery last year, county health officials reported.
Martinez man charged for possessing firearm in school zone
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has filed a two-count complaint against a Martinez man for possessing a firearm in a school zone.
Operators of Tesoro refinery in Martinez fined $27.5M by EPA
The operators of a oil refinery in Contra Costa County have agreed to pay $27.5 million for violating a 2016 agreement to reduce air pollution at the facility, federal regulators announced Thursday.
High school lacrosse players in Martinez hopeful as they wait to hear from colleges
Juliette Goodrich reports on Alhambra High lacrosse players anxiously waiting to hear from colleges they applied to (4-26-2023)
High school lacrosse players in Martinez hopeful as they wait to hear from colleges
As the end of the academic year approaches, high school seniors face a waiting game like no other as they anxiously hope to hear from colleges where they applied.
New report shows extent of chemical release from Martinez refinery
Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez refinery last year, and the results have prompted prosecutors to review the violations discovered for possible charges against the refinery.
Report shows extent of chemical release from Martinez refinery
Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by an allegedly toxic chemical release from a Martinez refinery. Amanda Starrantino reports. (4-6-23)
Bay Area ex-federal agent pleads guilty to lying about sexual relationship with witness
A former federal agent from the Bay Area pleaded guilty to lying about a sexual relationship with a victim who testified in a human trafficking case, prosecutors said.
Former Martinez school employee guilty of child sexual exploitation
A former Martinez school employee was convicted last week of three counts of child sexual exploitation for a 2018 incident during which he tried to meet a minor in Pleasant Hill for sex.
Residents near Martinez refinery release told to avoid eating backyard-grown produce
Health officials in Contra Costa County urged residents living near the site of last year's refinery hazardous materials release not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed until testing is complete.
Early-morning house fire in Martinez kills resident; 1 rescued
One person died in a fire at a fourplex in Martinez early Wednesday morning, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman said.
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 4 in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol said a fatal crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez early Wednesday morning involved three vehicles and started when a Ford hatchback with a solo driver struck the center divider.
Raw video: Aerial view of smoke from Martinez refinery
Fire crews responded to smoke coming from the Martinez Refining Company Tuesday afternoon and officials were monitoring air samples in the area.
Volunteers sought for committee overseeing Martinez refinery release investigation
Contra Costa County officials are seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to oversee an independent investigation and risk assessment following a release of heavy metals from a Martinez refinery over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fire crews rescue 70 dogs and cats from house fire in Martinez
A garage fire in Martinez on Tuesday morning forced local fire crews to rescue as many as 70 dogs and several cats from the blaze, according to fire officials.
Fire crews rescue dozens of pets from house fire in Martinez
Crews saved as many as 70 dogs and three cats after a fire broke out at a home in Martinez on Tuesday morning. Shawn Chitnis reports. (1/17/23)
Martinez declares local emergency as rain causes flooding, multiple road closures
Martinez declared a local emergency Monday, as damage to the city piles up since the latest atmospheric river pulled in Sunday night.
CoCo DA urged to pursue legal action over 'unacceptable' Martinez refinery release
Health officials in Contra Costa County requested the District Attorney's office consider legal action against a Martinez refinery over a hazardous materials release over Thanksgiving that was not immediately reported.
Martinez oil refinery says raccoon caused recent 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. and caused a power interruption that resulted in last week's flaring at the refinery.
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Fire erupts UC Berkeley University Village housing complex
A fire erupted late Monday morning at the UC Berkeley University Village housing complex, forcing residents to flee from four buildings and triggering a major response from Berkeley firefighters.
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud
Convicted Silicon Valley fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Texas on Tuesday to begin her more than 11-year sentence.
FBI, EPA investigating Thanksgiving toxic chemical release from Martinez refinery
Federal agents have been going door-to-door in Martinez, asking residents about their experience following a toxic chemical release from the Martinez Refining Company last Thanksgiving.
Police bust up illegal sideshow at Alameda Point; Issue 64 citations
Alameda's former naval base was the scene of an illegal sideshow that was attended by thousands on Sunday, police said.
Worker: Closing downtown Old Navy store victim of 'out-of-control' shoplifting
Repeating an all too familiar story in downtown San Francisco, another major retailer has become the victim of rampant shoplifting.
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Fire erupts UC Berkeley University Village housing complex
A fire erupted late Monday morning at the UC Berkeley University Village housing complex, forcing residents to flee from four buildings and triggering a major response from Berkeley firefighters.
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud
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FBI, EPA investigating Thanksgiving toxic chemical release from Martinez refinery
Federal agents have been going door-to-door in Martinez, asking residents about their experience following a toxic chemical release from the Martinez Refining Company last Thanksgiving.
Police bust up illegal sideshow at Alameda Point; Issue 64 citations
Alameda's former naval base was the scene of an illegal sideshow that was attended by thousands on Sunday, police said.
Worker: Closing downtown Old Navy store victim of 'out-of-control' shoplifting
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Worker: Closing downtown Old Navy store victim of 'out-of-control' shoplifting
Repeating an all too familiar story in downtown San Francisco, another major retailer has become the victim of rampant shoplifting.
San Francisco lowrider cruises in style at Carnaval
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
Watch replay of Sunday's Carnaval SF Parade
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Carnaval festivities bring welcome boost to Mission District businesses
Amid the bustle of Saturday's kickoff to the Carnaval festival, many small businesses in the Mission District were seeing a big boost in sales.
Bike Rodeo teaches safety awareness for San Francisco kids, families
Dozens of families gathered Saturday at the Bike Rodeo on the San Francisco waterfront to learn about cycling safety in the city.
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Fire erupts UC Berkeley University Village housing complex
A fire erupted late Monday morning at the UC Berkeley University Village housing complex, forcing residents to flee from four buildings and triggering a major response from Berkeley firefighters.
FBI, EPA investigating Thanksgiving toxic chemical release from Martinez refinery
Federal agents have been going door-to-door in Martinez, asking residents about their experience following a toxic chemical release from the Martinez Refining Company last Thanksgiving.
Police bust up illegal sideshow at Alameda Point; Issue 64 citations
Alameda's former naval base was the scene of an illegal sideshow that was attended by thousands on Sunday, police said.
Coroner's office identifies San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle Saturday
The Alameda County Coroner's Office on Sunday identified the San Jose man who drowned at Lake Del Valle in Livermore on Saturday.
Easygoing East Bay World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
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Memorial Day holiday marks reopening of Seacliff State Beach in Aptos
Memorial Day Weekend marks the the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
Police: Man in custody assaults officer, dies in fall from San Jose hospital window ledge
A suspect who was being guarded by a police officer at O'Connor Hospital Thursday in San Jose allegedly assaulted the officer, used a metal oxygen tank to break a window, leaped onto a ledge, fell 20 feet from the ledge and died after the fall, according to police.
Shooting investigation leads to overnight southbound Hwy 1 closure in Santa Cruz
Southbound lanes of state Highway 1 at Rio Del Mar Boulevard reopened early Saturday morning after being closed overnight for a shooting investigation, CHP said.
First online-only San Jose State students celebrate graduation
2023 marks the first year students have graduated from the online-only program at San Jose State University.
2 killed in crash after getting out of vehicle on Highway 17 in Campbell
Two people died after getting out of a car and being struck by another vehicle on state Highway 17 in Campbell early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Police: Santa Rosa cemetery caretaker fires gun over man talking on phone
A man talking on his phone at Santa Rosa Memorial Park cemetery early Saturday was confronted by a caretaker who pointed a gun at him and ordered him to leave -- then fired into the ground, police said.
2 San Francisco women arrested in $50,000 sunglasses theft at Santa Rosa mall
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
Report: Marin County DA's office in 'crisis' with huge case backlog, multiple lawsuits
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BottleRock Napa Valley brings Chili Peppers, Lizzo and gourmet food to Wine Country
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Mystery solved: Napa man thinks grandfather-in-law checked out decades-overdue St. Helena library book
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Astros' score 7 HRs in rout of hapless A's, who fall to 10-45
The surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
William Contreras homers as Brewers beat Giants
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Josef Newgarden wins 2023 Indy 500
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Mitch Haniger, Logan Webb pace Giants past Brewers
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Houston Astros beat struggling Oakland A's 6-3
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Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud
Convicted Silicon Valley fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Texas on Tuesday to begin her more than 11-year sentence.
Police bust up illegal sideshow at Alameda Point; Issue 64 citations
Alameda's former naval base was the scene of an illegal sideshow that was attended by thousands on Sunday, police said.
Worker: Closing downtown Old Navy store victim of 'out-of-control' shoplifting
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Police: Man in custody assaults officer, dies in fall from San Jose hospital window ledge
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Police: Santa Rosa cemetery caretaker fires gun over man talking on phone
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Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes heads to prison for fraud
Convicted Silicon Valley fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Texas on Tuesday to begin her more than 11-year sentence.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
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Nvidia shares skyrocket after AI-fueled sales projections crush forecasts
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Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
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Meta undergoing new round of tech layoffs
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Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom issues new report social media's impact on youth
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Half Moon Bay summit highlights farmworker quality-of-life issues
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Outdoor dining is going to the dogs with U.S. gov't approval
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Biden optimistic Democrats will back debt plan
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy both expressed optimism that they would be able to get their respective parties on board for the debt ceiling plan they negotiated. Natalie Brand has the latest.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
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Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
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Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
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Harris becomes first woman to deliver commencement address at West Point
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Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed line of merchandise
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed merchandise
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Dodgers apologize to Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, reissue Pride Night invite
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SF Pride organizers seek volunteers to set up Twin Peaks Pink Triangle
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San Francisco is naming the nation's first drag laureate
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Heavy SF doom trio Acid King celebrates new album at Great American
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Brilliant Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal brings rare tour to UC Theatre
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