Botched Grow House Break-In Leads To Wild Chase, 3 Crashes And 10 Arrests

A botched grow-house burglary led suspects and authorities from three agencies on a chase after four vehicles and more than 10 suspects.

Bay Area Watchdog Fines Chevron Refinery $900,000 For Failure To Monitor Emissions

The Bay Area Air District fined Chevron $900,000 for failing to properly monitor air pollution emissions at its refinery in Richmond.

Feds Push For Max Sentence For Ex-Antioch Officer Devon Wenger

Antioch police officer who called his case "corrupt" and petitioned President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for help.

Mother Charged With Murder In Daughter's Stabbing

Murder charge filed against Martinez mother in the stabbing death of her daughter.

CA Pesticide Companies To Pay $3 Million In Hazardous Waste Dumping Settlement

Three pest control companies settled a claim that they improperly disposed of hazardous waste at dozens of sites around California.

Accused Murderer Accidentally Released From Bay Area Jail

Authorities are searching for Isaiah Jamon Andrews, arrested on suspicion of homicide and released in Martinez by accident on Oct. 22.

Police Report An Intruder Then Arrest Him On Suspicion Of Murder

Police arrest a man on suspicion of murder for a case investigators initially said involved an intruder.

Teen Who Died After Falling Off East Bay Freeway Ramp Remembered By Family As 'Loving And Caring'

The teen accidentally fell from a freeway on-ramp as a car sideshow was going on during the early hours of Sept. 13, authorities said.

Richmond Man Has Been Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Three Female Minors And Faces A Life Sentence In Prison

Verdict brings "a measure of justice to those victims who had the courage to speak their truth," Contra Costa County DA says.

San Francisco 2015 Cold Case Double Homicide Solved With Arrest Of Suspect In Pittsburg

The shootings happened on Jan. 27, 2015, in the city's Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood.

Delta Pilot's Ex-Girlfriend Knew Daughter Was Being Sexually Abused, Participated In Crimes: Reports

Both the woman and her ex-boyfriend, a Delta pilot, are charged in the 24-count, yearslong child sex abuse case, reports said.

Worker Killed In Industrial Accident; Pinned By Machinery: Police

The 54-year-old man died at the scene, police said.

Flaring At Martinez Refining Company Prompts 2 Community Alerts In 24 Hours

On Sunday, the refinery reported flaring at its Martinez refinery at 12:24 p.m.

One Injured At Martinez Refinery After Portable Air Compressor Catches Fire

A hazmat team with Contra Costa Health responded to the fire, the department said around 8:20 p.m.

Contra Costa Man On Electric Bike Leads Petaluma Cops On Pursuit: PD

The rider accused of doing wheelies in traffic and running stop signs was arrested on suspicion of felony evasion.

Man Dies After Fight With Resident After Break-In: Martinez PD

Martinez police are investigating an alleged home invasion that left the reported intruder dead early Saturday morning.

Refinery Fire Released Harmful Chemicals

The chemicals may cause cancer, heart or lung problems.

Martinez Refinery Fire: Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted

6 people suffered minor injuries in the explosion and fire.

Driver Escapes Before Train Slams Into Vehicle In Oakley

A woman escaped without injury after her vehicle became stuck at a railroad crossing in eastern Contra Costa County as a train approached.

Man, Dog Die Following Martinez House Fire

The fire was extinguished within 17 minutes. Fire officials said the blaze is under investigation.

Martinez House Fire Sends 2 To Hospital

The fire broke out Thursday night.

Carjacking Suspect Drags Elderly Woman From Car, Injures Officer

A woman accused of injuring three people in a carjacking was arrested by police.

Fire At Pittsburg​ Golf Course 75% Contained

Crews will remain through the night to mop up hot spots, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.

Man Sues Martinez, Claims Officer Attacked Him

The civil rights suit alleges the man suffered injuries that required surgery, hospitalization and physical therapy.

Con Fire Announces Major Repair Project At Station Built In 1951

The crew from Station 14 will temporarily operate out of Station 12 during the project, which is expected to take 90 days.

Man Arrested For Evading Police, Having Drugs And Firearm: Police

Carlos Elizaldeortiz, 23, of Pittsburg was arrested on suspicion of evading police and being a felon in possession of a firearm and drugs.

Coroner Identifies Driver Killed In UTV Crash Near Martinez

Nearly $11,000 has been donated toward funeral expenses for the Bay Point man.

Fatal UTV Crash Investigated In Contra Costa County: CHP

One person died in the crash on a wet, muddy road in an unincorporated area, the California Highway Patrol said.

Contra Costa Probationer Caught With Card Skimmer In North Bay: Police

The person on probation for theft-related crimes had gift cards, burglary tools and a device that can scan any magnetic strip, police said.

Christmas Day Fires |Fentanyl Exposure: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

East Bay Hindu temple vandalized; several displaced by Christmas Day fires; officers hospitalized for likely fentanyl exposure.

5 Displaced In Christmas Morning Fire

The fire at a three-story Martinez building broke out at 8:44 a.m. on Christmas.

1 Child Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Martinez Solo Crash

A grey Honda CR-V occupied by an adult driver and two children left the roadway and hit a tree in a suspected DUI incident, CHP said.

I-680 Reopens After Fatal Contra Costa Crash

A collision involving a fatality closed three lanes of northbound Interstate 680 near Martinez, prompting a sig-alert.

Refinery​ Fire Prompts Public Health Advisory In Martinez

A public health advisory was issued for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde.

Juvenile Shot At Vallejo High School Following Football Game

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious but non-threatening wounds, police said.

Highway Patrol Makes Arrest In Crockett Freeway Shooting

A 25-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested in connection with a Thursday, Nov. 2, freeway shooting that left one person wounded.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Drop-Off Sites In Martinez, Nearby

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office is accepting unwanted prescription medications Saturday at several locations.

Contra Costa Couple Faces Torture, Homicide Charges In Toddler's Death

The 21-year-old man and the 22-year-old woman are also accused of abusing a 10-month-old who was found suffering life-threatening injuries.

Alhambra High School Locked Down As Suspicious Man Enters Building: PD

Officers determined the man was experiencing a mental health crisis, Martinez police said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Contra Costa Crash Involving Debris: CHP

The California Highway Patrol responded to the fatal crash early Sunday morning.