Mare Island Dry Dock To Close, Jobs Cuts To Follow

Vallejo vows to step in after Maritime operator announces shut down of Vallejo dock operations, eliminating maritime industry jobs.

New Raley's Grant Program To Benefit Contra Costa Food Pantries

Local food banks and pantries are encouraged to apply for grants that start at $5,000.

Caltrans Seeks Heavy Equipment Mechanics In Contra Costa County

Salary starts at $6,276. Caltrans will conduct candidate interviews at a hiring event Saturday. Watch a video to start your application.

National Park Visitors Brought $8.9M To Contra Costa Last Year: NPS

A new report from the National Park Service charts the wide-reaching economic benefits for communities surrounding national parks.

Biofuels Refinery Plans Lose Court Ruling

Plans are underway to convert the Marathon-Tesoro oil refinery in Martinez and the Phillips 66 oil refinery in Rodeo to biofuels.

Major Retailer Accused Of Overcharging Contra Costa County Customers

PetSmart agreed to pay $1.25 million, refrain from misleading advertising, and implement and auditing system to verify price accuracy.

Martinez Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief

Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.

Deadline Approaching For Martinez Businesses To Apply For Grants

Eligible small businesses and nonprofits in Martinez have until Oct. 19 to apply for $2,500 micro-grants.

Safeway To Pay $8M In Settlement With 5 CA Counties

Safeway has settled a lawsuit with the state of California and five counties over alleged environmental violations at Safeway gas stations.

Copart To Pay $800K In Hazardous Waste Suit: Contra Costa DA

Contra Costa and 16 other California counties filed a civil complaint against the online car auction company with a location in Martinez.

Prices Rising Again At Martinez Starbucks Locations

That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.

Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Martinez Workers

Starbucks, including Martinez stores, suspended its vaccination policy to reflect a Supreme Court ruling blocking a federal mandate.

Martinez Grocery Store Hours On Thanksgiving 2021: What's Closed

Need to grab some last-minute essentials around town? Here's a list of what's open and what's closed for the holiday.

CVS To Close Hundreds Of Stores: Will Martinez Locations Survive?

There are two CVS stores in the Martinez area.

McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Is 50: Get It For 63 Cents In Martinez

McDonald’s is selling its classic Egg McMuffin for 63 cents Thursday to celebrate its 50th birthday. Here’s how to get it in Martinez.

Arsenic Spurs Recall Of Baby Cereal Sold At Martinez Walmart

Trace amounts of naturally occurring arsenic were found in Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal sold at the Martinez Walmart.

These Martinez Businesses To Require Vaccination Proof Wednesday

A negative COVID-19 test will also suffice as the county tightens restrictions on restaurants, gyms and more. Here's what you'll need to do.

Martinez PG&E Customers Automatically Enrolled In Payment Plans

Customers with a PG&E bill at least 60 days past due will automatically be enrolled in a 24-month payment arrangement plan.

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In, Near Martinez: See List

Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.

These Martinez Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Martinez area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

PPP Loans Benefited Martinez Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Martinez.

Raley's Stops Selling Coconut Milk From Major Thai Producer: PETA

PETA cited undercover investigations into "the use of chained and caged monkeys in Thailand’s coconut-picking industry."

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcies In Martinez Area

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Contra Costa County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your California Power Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Martinez area and across CA serve their customers.

Martinez Approves Small-Business Grants, Marketing Program

"This is a real opportunity for Martinez to market itself."

COVID: Lawsuit By Martinez Restaurant, Other Businesses On Hold

As California passes 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus and hospitals are swamped, a lawsuit over reopening is delayed.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Martinez

“We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

Small Business Saturday Livens Downtown Martinez

Downtown Martinez is nothing but small businesses, and before the COVID-related health orders, the long-sleepy downtown was on the upswing.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Martinez

Consumers in Martinez can take steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Best Martinez Business Of The Year: Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Martinez Business of the Year.

14 Martinez Businesses Join Outdoor Dining/Retail Program

An economic initiative launched by the city in June allows merchants to spread out during specified days and times.

Martinez Cannabis Packaging, Labeling Business Moves Forward

The Martinez City Council voted 5-0 to award a conditional certificate to Opposite Coast LLC.

Contra Costa DA Reaches $1.43M Settlement With Kelly-Moore Paints

The settlement is a result of allegations of illegal dumping of hazardous waste and failure to properly dispose of customer information.

Credit Union Finds New Home At Old Bank Of Martinez Building

What's more, the CEO of Berkeley-born Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union is a descendant of Don Ygnacio Martinez.

Phillips' Rodeo Refinery To Pivot To Renewable Fuel Production

Transition to using cooking oils & grease will put Contra Costa County on "forefront of the new energy economy," one CoCo supervisor said.

East Bay Sisters On 'Mighty' Quest With Bio-Friendly Business

Mighty Market bills itself as a low-waste business specializing in plant-based beauty and health care products.

Marathon Martinez Refinery 'Indefinitely Idled' Friday

The Marathon Petroleum Co. said Friday it will "indefinitely idle" its refinery amid widespread losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cannabis Company Gets 2nd Chance From Martinez City Council

The city council upheld an appeal by Opposite Coast LLC, which now seeks to open a cannabis labeling business in the city.

Meal Voucher Program Helps Restaurants, Residents Amid Pandemic

The Meals To Martinez program launched by a law firm and a nonprofit is "like an angel coming out of the woodwork," one restaurateur said.

These Martinez Companies Got The Biggest PPP Loans

More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to new data released this week. See how Martinez businesses fared.