Contra Costa supervisors overturn denial of new housing near Martinez
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously overturned the county planning commission's denial of a 24-unit apartment complex in unincorporated Martinez.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously overturned the county planning commission's denial of a 24-unit apartment complex in unincorporated Martinez.
John Ramos reports on illegal dumping reaching a new scale in Martinez and the headaches it caused local businesses Tuesday.
Contra Costa Fire hazardous materials crews in Martinez have determined the unknown substance in an abandoned tanker trailer that shut down Pacheco Blvd. Tuesday morning was not hazardous, according to fire officials.
A major settlement aimed at reducing the impact of East Bay refineries on the surrounding community is leaving some people living nearby unconvinced that it will result in lasting change.
A major settlement aimed at reducing the impact of East Bay refineries on the surrounding community is leaving some people living nearby unconvinced that it will result in lasting change. Katie Nielsen reports. (2/13/24)
Martinez Refining Company released a "small amount" of coke dust Saturday afternoon, according to the refinery.
Flaring on Tuesday night at Martinez Refining Company will happen intermittingly over the next few days, the refinery said Wednesday.
Fire engulfed a house in the Contra Costa County community of Pacheco Thursday night and sent two residents to the hospital with serious injuries.
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors chair John Gioia and vice chair Federal Glover met with management of Martinez Refining Company on Thursday to discuss county concerns over the company's frequency of chemical releases and other incidents.
Health officials in Contra Costa County on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to a Martinez refinery that has been under scrutiny following multiple flaring incidents and hazardous materials releases.
The woman behind the wheel when a 5-year-old girl was killed in an alleged DUI crash Sunday on state Highway 4 in Martinez has been charged with five felonies, all with enhancements, including gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued four notices of violation to the Martinez Refining Company over a flaring event on Sunday afternoon that MRC initially said was just a grass fire.
One child was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Martinez early Sunday morning.
Contra Costa County health officials and Martinez residents said they're fed up with yet another flaring on Friday at the Martinez Refining Company.
Flaring from the Martinez Refining Company on Friday morning prompted an investigation by Contra Costa Health officials and complaints from area residents. Da Lin reports. (12-15-23)
A flaring incident at the Martinez Refining Company Friday was followed by an advisory from county health officials because of a strong chemical odor.
A deadly collision involving multiple vehicles on northbound I-680 past Highway 4 in Martinez shut down lanes for hours Tuesday morning as authorities investigated the incident.
Bay Area Air Quality said it was monitoring the flaring event at the Martinez refinery on Wednesday.
Two Martinez residents filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Martinez Refining Company, alleging the refinery has created a "public nuisance" by releasing chemicals into the surrounding community.
Downtown Martinez held its tree lighting before dozens of families on Small Business Saturday.
A fire at Marathon Martinez refinery early Sunday morning prompted a public health advisory. An all-clear followed at around 4 a.m.
The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year's Thanksgiving weekend release.
Juliette Goodrich reports on the Concord man accused of throwing bombs and pursuing SFPD officers pleading not guilty to a dozen charges (11-1-2023)
Police in San Francisco on Monday said the suspect who led officers on a chase across the Bay Bridge to Martinez Sunday knocked a church parishioner unconscious before throwing bombs at police units during the chase.
Anne Makovec reports on suspect in SF pursuit facing two dozen charges after throwing explosives at police (10-30-2023)
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
University of Southern California announced it will be canceling its main graduation ceremony planned for May 10, 2024, due to "new safety measures."
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
University of Southern California announced it will be canceling its main graduation ceremony planned for May 10, 2024, due to "new safety measures."
Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left oblique.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
Shortly after the city of San Francisco opened its newly renovated 911 emergency dispatch center this week, there was a brief outage and switch to a backup system.
A vehicle exploded in Daly City's Westlake District on Wednesday morning, according to police.
A previously unsuccessful effort to lower the voting age to 16 in the city of San Francisco is once again underway—led mainly by youth who aim to increase civic engagement and representation.
San Francisco is in the process of making the area near the deadly West Portal crash safer, but residents are worried the decision may be rushed.
A horrific single-vehicle crash in Pleasanton Wednesday evening tragically killed a family of four, authorities said Thursday.
There was a sign of hope for a family waiting for the safe return of their loved one.
Oakland is about to expand its network of bike lanes, and business owners are once again raising concerns.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
A former president of a San Jose elementary school enrichment program allegedly enriched herself by embezzling over $400,000 from the organization, police said Wednesday.
A bomb threat at San Jose City College Wednesday evening led the school to evacuate the campus and cancel all night classes, according to school officials.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.
A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean
A houseboat went up in flames on Lake Berryessa in Napa County Wednesday, authorities said.
Two drivers were arrested in Santa Rosa after police said a road rage incident between the two led to a shootout Wednesday morning.
Petaluma officers arrested a parolee for allegedly assaulting someone at an apartment complex in the city earlier this week, according to police.
Vallejo police arrested the driver of a stolen car who rammed a patrol car multiple times trying to flee earlier this week, police said.
Mill Valley native and World Series pitcher with the New York Yankees Art Schallock is enjoying his latest accomplishment as Major League Baseball's oldest living former player: turning 100.
Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left oblique.
Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
Mill Valley native and World Series pitcher with the New York Yankees Art Schallock is enjoying his latest accomplishment as Major League Baseball's oldest living former player: turning 100.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.
Two drivers were arrested in Santa Rosa after police said a road rage incident between the two led to a shootout Wednesday morning.
Shortly after the city of San Francisco opened its newly renovated 911 emergency dispatch center this week, there was a brief outage and switch to a backup system.
A teenager was arrested Wednesday by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly leading them on a long pursuit in a stolen vehicle.
Petaluma officers arrested a parolee for allegedly assaulting someone at an apartment complex in the city earlier this week, according to police.
Google's corporate parent Alphabet Inc. has released a quarterly report showing it's still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Documents filed by Tesla with the state of California show nearly 3,000 workers in Fremont and Palo Alto will be among the mass layoffs announced by the electric automaker earlier this month.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta says its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison says the business software giant's planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industry.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
A previously unsuccessful effort to lower the voting age to 16 in the city of San Francisco is once again underway—led mainly by youth who aim to increase civic engagement and representation.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Oakland is about to expand its network of bike lanes, and business owners are once again raising concerns.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday with a variety of screenings including the documentary "Counted Out," which will have its West Coast premiere Sunday.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, presenting a smaller program than in years past that will continue through Sunday.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Pleasanton Unified School District Director of Communications Patrick Gannon discusses support being provided to students after fatal crash kills family of four.
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Ryan Yamamoto reports on Bay Area gas prices reaching new highs with the cost for a regular gallon topping $7.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a deadly crash Wednesday night on Foothill Road in Pleasanton.
Skyler Henry reports on some Supreme Court justices seeming skeptical about arguments for presidential immunity presented by Trump lawyer.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.