Intermittent Flaring Possible At Martinez Refinery After Electrical Issue Affected Operations

Occasional flaring is expected at the Martinez refinery on Monday, Contra Costa Health said.

Dozens Of Martinez Residents Get Free Air Purifiers Amid Refinery Fire Concerns

"A little bit of peace of mind," resident Camille said, highlighting the uncertainty that many neighbors, like herself, feel after the fire.

Martinez Refinery Files Report Claiming Contaminant Levels From Fire Were Low

The refinery said it notified the Contra Costa County Community Warning System at 1:48 p.m., resulting in a level 2 warning being sent out.

Martinez Refinery Fire Leaves Health And Psychological Impacts Days Later

"I went out my door and I saw massive columns of black smoke piling up in the air from the direction of the refinery," Justin Gomez said.

Unplanned Flaring At Martinez Refinery Reported

The Martinez Refinery Company said that unexpected flaring occurred Saturday evening, resulting in thick black smoke.

Dead Bird, Mosquitoes​ Test Positive For ​West Nile Virus​ In Bay Area

Groups of infected mosquitoes were found in traps in Martinez and Oakley, while an infected bird was found dead in Brentwood.

Free Child Health Screenings, Low-Cost Vaccines In Martinez Saturday

Walmart Pharmacies will hold a back-to-school wellness day this Saturday. See the full list of screenings and immunizations available.

Martinez Refinery Accidentally Releases Coke Dust

Coke dust is a black, sooty substance created during the petroleum refining process.

Turnover Rate Concerns Supervisors As Martinez Refinery Put On Notice

Contra Costa Supervisors John Gioia and Federal Glover met with top management and hand-delivered a letter placing the refinery on notice.

TB Outbreak Linked To Casino, Bay Area Health Officials Say

Recent tests showed the tuberculosis cases were linked, the county said, urging anyone who has visited the casino since 2018 to get tested.

Map: West Nile Virus Intensifies In Contra Costa County

A dead California scrub jay from Concord and a dead American crow from San Ramon tested positive this week for West Nile virus.

Martinez Refinery Release: Lab Results Show No Ongoing Health Risk

Samples of the coke dust — a black, sooty or powdery residue created during petroleum refining — were sent for analysis.

Martinez Refinery Release: Soil Samples Show No Lingering Threat

Contra Costa Health said the primary health risk from the release occurred during the initial hours and days after the refinery accident.

'Historic Strike Avoided' By Contra Costa County, Doctors Union

The Physicians' and Dentists' Organization of Contra Costa represents more than 240 doctors in the county's public health system.

Health Advisory For Residents Who Garden Near Martinez Refinery

Residents are advised to wait for the results of environmental testing before eating anything grown in soils exposed to the spent catalyst.

Martinez Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against Monsanto Over PCBs

Martinez is joining several other Contra Costa municipalities in demanding that Monsanto pays for PCB cleanup efforts.

Best Nursing Homes In California Ranked ‘High Performing’ By U.S. News

Martinez nursing home makes 2022 U.S. News Best List.

Martinez Residents Offered 4 Free At-Home COVID Tests

You may request them by mail, a toll-free phone number, or pick them up at the library.

Contra Costa Residents Can Get 4 Free At-Home COVID Tests

"We want these test kits to be a staple in people's medicine cabinets like aspirin or band-aids."

Free Flu Shot Clinic Offered In Martinez Ahead Of 'Tripledemic'

Here's where you can get your vaccine shot in Martinez ahead of what could be a severe flu season.

Contra Costa Rescinds All Outstanding COVID-19-Related Health Orders

It is no longer necessary to have any active health officer orders pertaining to COVID-19, the county's health officer said.

Health Advisory Lifted In Crockett

Elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide created a rotten egg, or sewage, odor in the surrounding area.

Health Advisory: Elevated Levels Of Hydrogen Sulfide In Crockett

The Crockett Improvement Association is hosting a public meeting regarding the situation, according to Contra Costa health officials.

Contra Costa COVID-19 Rates Continue To Fall As Flu Season Approaches

"We strongly encourage everyone to get all the vaccines they're eligible for."

Contra Costa Awarded $1.5M Federal Grant To Battle Community Violence

"This funding will be used to save lives across our county."

Omicron-Targeting COVID Boosters Available In Contra Costa County

Starting Friday, the new boosters will be used for all booster vaccinations for people ages 12 and older.

Contra Costa Rescinds COVID Vaccine Mandate For Emergency Personnel

The health order applied to law enforcement, firefighters and medical personnel who respond to emergencies at high-risk facilities.

More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Contra Costa

The news of more WNV-infected mosquitoes comes a week after the discovery of an invasive mosquito species in Contra Costa County.

1st Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes Found in Contra Costa County

"These mosquitoes are very aggressive day-biters that can transmit the causative agents of Zika, Dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever."

Pittsburg Shoreline Community Suffers Weeks Of Unhealthy Air, Raining Ash From Marsh Fire

"I was actually working from home today with all the air purifiers, windows closed and it's horrible," said Leondra Ramm.

Monkeypox: Contra Costa County, Bay Area Officials Urge Awareness

Health officials from nine Bay Area jurisdictions urged awareness about monkeypox as summer travel and gatherings begin.

Contra Costa County Now Offering COVID Vaccines To Children Under 5

Previously, only children ages 5+ and adults were eligible to receive COVID vaccinations.

Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Martinez

Martinez residents will soon be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Martinez

Martinez households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Dole Packaged Salads Recalled In Martinez Amid Listeria Risk

The company expanded its voluntary recall of salads containing iceberg lettuce following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed two people.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.