Lotto Ticket Worth $11,235 Sold in Martinez

Check your numbers - someone is in for a nice payday!

Contra Costa Cities Mull Alternative Energy Programs For Residents

Users, in short, would be moving away from PG&E as energy provider.

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Martinez establishments!

Wells Fargo Loses Additional Bay Area Business Following Fake Account Scandal

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District board voted this week to restrict dealings with the institution for two years.

3-Week Enrollment Center Opens For TSA Pre-Check Program

A temporary sign-up center is open at Oakland Airport. Here's how Bay Area residents can apply, especially those with holiday travel plans!

Cafe Katie Closing In Martinez

The last day for the Main Street eatery will be Oct. 28.

Good News If You Wish To Visit Finland From The Bay Area!

New seasonal flights to Helsinki from SFO to begin next year.

Congrats To Barrelista Of Martinez For Pollution-Prevention Efforts

Using mason jars and compostable items earned the coffee house and cafe a Leadership in Sustainability award!

Demand Drives Bay Area Gas Price Increase Over Past Month

Prices in East Bay and SF area among highest in region.

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening Soon, Martinez

In 2016, the popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

4,800 Customers Lost Power Sunday Night In Contra Costa Co.

The outage was near Highway 4 and Brentwood.

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Martinez, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

Mayor Protests Eviction of Acclaimed East Bay Restaurateur, Community Activist

Breaking: Contra Costa Business Woman of 2009 and Salute e Vita Ristorante owner, "Menbe," is targeted by developer, Richmond official says.

Contra Costa Animal Services: Dog Named 'Barbie' Was Euthanized By Mistake

A dog that would have been adopted was euthanized by Contra Costa Animal Services last month because of a communications breakdown.

Summer Travel Through Oakland Airport Peaks This Weekend

Approximately 184,000 travelers were expected from thursday to Monday, officials said.

BART Passes Controversial Seat Hog Ordinance

People who put their feet up on BART trains or set their bag next to them could face some stiff penalties soon if they don't make room.

Solutions To BART Electrical Problems Remain Elusive

The source of the electrical problem BART faces remains mysterious, and normal service has yet to resume between two East Bay stations.

WiFi Rail Sues BART For Breach Of Contract

A company contracted to provide BART passengers with wireless Internet is suing the transit agency for breach of contract.

Mysterious Electrical Spike Continues To Jolt BART Riders

BART still has no timeline for when service will be restored between the North Concord/Martinez and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations.

BART Practice Of Paying Employee Bonuses Challenged By State Senator

BART faces criticism for bonuses paid to employees by a state Senator who says the practice is an "outrageous giveaway of taxpayer money."

BART Disruptions Now Through Friday, Maybe Later

A service disruption between BART's North Concord/Martinez and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations is expected to continue at least through Friday.

Updated: Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Riders Advised To Seek Alternatives

BART service is delayed this morning between Concord and Pittsburg/Bay Point; riders are being advised to seek alternatives.

Water Bill Scammers Calling County Residents

Contra Costa Water District customers say they've received calls demanding immediate payment on household bills that are purely phony.

Danville Woman Tops Latest Water Waster List

EBMUD released its latest list of water wasters in the East Bay areas it serves. Addresses in Lafayette, Orinda and Alamo are included.

What Martinez Businesses Do You Miss?

Patch Readers got nostalgic and told us which local businesses they wish never closed down.

'Earn and Learn East Bay' To Host Kick-Off Event

Aim is help employers build their workforce and contribute to well-being of the region.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Martinez, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

6 Businesses Patch Readers Want to See in Martinez

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Martinez.

Congratulations Martinez! Priceless!

A new report says the lowest credit card debts in the nation are owned by Bay Area residents having high-tech firms near or in their towns.

Martinez Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.

Gas Prices Falling Near Martinez As Holiday Season Arrives

One expert says prices could drop by as much as 10 cents per gallon by the end of the year.

Valero Agrees to $196K Settlement for Air Quality Violations at Benicia Refinery

The settlement stems from violation notices the air district issued to Valero for incidents that occurred in 2012.

Shell Refinery Slapped With $208,000 Fine

The 2013 air quality violations were reported by the company itself.

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.

Hundreds of Seasonal and Part-Time Jobs Listed in California

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

'The Force' and Disney Magic are About to Collide

Disneyland will celebrate the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning in November.

Bay Area Consumer Prices On the Rise

It costs less to gas-up your car, and more to heat your home. A steep rise in housing prices also contributed to the increase.