Big-Rig Overturns, Blocks Lanes On Eastbound Highway 4 In Antioch

It was not immediately known when all lanes of the freeway, a crucial link in Eastern Contra County, would reopen.

1 Killed In Rollover Crash On I-680 In Contra Costa County

A minivan veered off the right shoulder, returned to the road and crashed into the center divider before overturning in the middle lane.

Self-Driving Car Service Launches In Martinez: What To Know

It marks the third community where the Contra Costa Transportation Authority has introduced an autonomous vehicle pilot program.

Martinez Infrastructure Projects Get Big Boost From State Grants

Newly allocated infrastructure funds will pay for repairs and improvements on bridges and roads across the Bay Area.

I-80 Weekend Closures Slated In Contra Costa County

The closures allow Caltrans to perform major pavement repair on a roadway that has become worn from decades of high-traffic use.

Health Advisory: Mercury At Martinez Amtrak Station More Widespread

A public health advisory was issued as the spread of mercury contamination was determined to be wider than initially believed.

Hazmat Spill Closes Martinez Amtrak Station

Mercury was found in the parking lot, closing the Martinez station and prompting Capitol Corridor trains to stop at the old station depot.

Train Derails Near Port Costa; No Passengers Injured

The train hit a downed tree and went off the tracks near Carquinez Scenic and Regional Shoreline Park.

Capitol Corridor: Phase 2 Of Martinez Station ADA Project Kicks Off

​Temporary construction chain link fencing will be set to delineate the construction areas and keep the public from entering the work zone.

Martinez Bridge In Danger Of Collapse

Storms have undermined the bridge, which will be removed.

Deadly Crash Involving Pedestrian Near Concord: Report

The collision was reported in the eastbound lanes near the San Marco Boulevard off-ramp​.

Martinez Commuters Can Take Local Buses For Free In October

County Connection is offering free bus and paratransit fares to all riders on all routes this month.

Potential Railroad Strike May Affect Capitol Corridor Service

Should the strike take place, service on the Capitol Corridor is expected to be suspended later this week.

Collision on 880, Off Ramp Closed: East Bay Traffic Digest

Good morning, East Bay! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Tuesday morning commute.

I-680 Reopens After Big Rig Jack-Knifes, Spills Fuel Near Pacheco

The roadway was closed for more than seven hours Wednesday, according to CHP Contra Costa.

Benicia-Martinez Bridge Inspection To Result In Lane Closure

The bridge remains safe for motorists to travel on during the inspection, according to Caltrans.

Martinez Gas Prices Continue To Soar

With no relief at the pump in sight, here's where to find the cheapest gas in Martinez.

BART Expands Sunday Service Lines, Hours

Previously, BART offered Sunday service on just three lines.

Where To Find The Cheapest Gas In Martinez

U.S. officials attribute rising fuel costs to higher oil prices.

Martinez Roads Ranked: See How They Compare To Rest Of Bay Area

Here's how Martinez roads stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.

CHP Crackdown Begins In Martinez Soon For Christmas Holiday

Here's when extra CHP officers will be out on highways and freeways, looking for intoxicated and dangerous drivers.

Tolls To Rise Jan. 1 On Carquinez, Benicia-Martinez Bridges

It marks the second of three $1 toll increases for the seven state-owned bridges in the Bay Area.

One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash On Highway 4

A sig-alert closed all eastbound lanes Tuesday night.

CHP Kicks Off Thanksgiving Crackdown In Martinez, Contra Costa

Officers will be out in full force on Contra Costa County's highways and freeways amid one of the year's heaviest traffic times.

Best Times To Get Out Of Martinez For Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.

I-680 Express Lane Tolls To Start From Martinez To Walnut Creek

Tolling on the new 11-mile Express Lane is set to start in August. Here's what to know.

Vehicle On Tracks In Martinez Delays Capitol Corridor Trains

Trains 538 and 545 were both delayed by the incident, Capitol Corridor reported.

These 4 Martinez Traffic Signals Have The Longest Delays

Sick of waiting at the stoplight? Find out which intersections tend to take the longest.

BART Police Unions Get 3-Year Labor Contract Extension

"This agreement is the result of good faith negotiations on all sides," BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez said.

Capitol Corridor Sees Uptick In Ridership Amid Pandemic

Capitol Corridor announced it is making schedule changes to accommodate the increase.

Driver Dies In Crash Off Carquinez Scenic Drive In Port Costa

The driver was not properly restrained when his minivan hit a tree, the CHP said.

Authorities Identify Driver Killed In Highway 4 Crash In Martinez

The 53-year-old died in one of two separate crashes during wet weather Wednesday on state Highway 4.

Now (Mostly) Open: Pedestrian Bridge At Martinez Amtrak Station

The overpass has been complete for more than a year but several issues held up its opening.

See How Martinez, Contra Costa Roads Stack Up To Rest Of Bay Area

A recently released report ranks Bay Area roads. See which cities topped the list and which were the worst.

Benicia-Martinez Bridge Toll Collection To Go All-Electronic

The new system and monthly invoicing mark the return of toll payment rules that were temporarily suspended in March. Here's what to know.

CHP: 4-Day Maximum Enforcement To Begin In Contra Costa, CA

Traffic may be lighter this Thanksgiving amid the pandemic but that's not an invitation, the CHP said, for drivers to exceed speed limits.

Driver Dies In Fiery Martinez Crash: CHP

CHP said a pickup truck went through a fence as it went off state Highway 4 and landed on a frontage road, where it caught fire.

Nightly Closures Scheduled At Hwy 4, I-680 Interchange: Caltrans

The four nights of closures are part of a multi-phase project to improve safety and reduce congestion in the interchange.

Car Goes Off Highway 4, Hits Tree In Martinez: CHP

The vehicle went off the right shoulder of SR-4 just west of Morello Avenue, the California Highway Patrol reported.

CHP Warns Drivers To Slow Down On Open Freeways: Coronavirus

"... We are still out here and enforcing traffic laws. Just because there's a wide-open freeway doesn't mean it's your race track."