Authorities ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Pacheco

The fatal incident happened last Wednesday morning in the area of Aspen and Brown drives.

Judge Rules Martinez Police Dept. Must Release Personnel Records

Martinez and five other local police unions sought to resist the release of pre-2019 records of officer shootings and potential misconduct.

Concord Man Arrested In Martinez Traffic Stop: Police

Police said he caught the attention of officers when he was doing doughnuts at the intersection of Pacheco Blvd. and Howe Road.

Fatal Fires; Officer Injured: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

Two people died in fires; a woman was robbed at an ATM; a serial arsonist was sentenced; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

1 Dead, 4 Displaced In Mobile Home Fire

A woman killed in the fire has been identified by coroner's officials. Authorities said a firefighter and two others were injured.

Man Fatally Struck In Pacheco

Investigators believe he walked into the roadway, directly in the path of a vehicle.

3 Injured In Crash Near Los Medanos College

A child was among three people injured in the collision that closed E. Leland Road, police said.

Officers Chase Stolen Vehicle Through 2 Counties, Police Say

The CHP took over the wild pursuit once it made it to the Tri-Valley area, police said.

Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Martinez

The fatal collision happened at the intersection of Berrellesa and Green streets.

Con Fire Official Accused Of Fentanyl Possession, Embezzlement

Following the arrest of EMS Chief Richard Stephenson, Contra Costa County Fire is removing and replacing all such substances on its engines.

Contra Costa Fire Official Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession

The fire protection district's chief of emergency medical services was arrested by Martinez police.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Martinez Street

The victim was transported to a hospital but died, Martinez police said.

Getaway Car Crashes In Martinez: Police

The suspects took off on foot with police in pursuit.

Coroner IDs Driver Killed Christmas Day In Cummings Skyway Crash

The other driver in the two-car collision near Crockett Hills Regional Park survived but with significant injuries, according to CHP.

Martinez Inmate Died Of Accidental Heroin Overdose, Jurors Decide

Eight of 12 jurors in a coroner's inquest Thursday decided a Vallejo man's death last January in the Martinez jail was accidental in nature.

Coroner's Inquest Announced In Martinez Jail Inmate's Death

James Darryl Cooper, 45, of Vallejo was unresponsive when he was found by a correctional deputy conducting room checks on Jan. 24, 2018.

Driver Killed In Martinez Crash Identified

The Contra Costa County coroner's office has identified a man who died in a crash Thursday.

House Fire In Martinez Displaces 9

The fire occurred when residents placed hot ashes into a plastic container near a gas meter.

Driver Killed In Martinez Crash

Police said the driver crashed into a parked commercial vehicle.

1 Dead In Crash Near Martinez

The fatal crash on Christmas Day happened on Cummings Skyway just north of state Highway 4.

Survey Posted For Community Input In Martinez City Manager Search

Residents are invited to take a brief online survey about what they would like to see in Martinez’s next city leader.

Cars vs Buildings; R.I.P. K-9 Cop: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

High schooler shot dead, fire displaces 10, grease traps trespasser, store workers threatened and other area police, fire and court news.

Authorities ID Man Fatally Shot By Contra Costa Sheriff's Deputy

The deputy involved in the Pacheco shooting has also been identifed by authorities.

Martinez Man Arrested In Burglaries: Police

The 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing three vehicles and a home, police said.

Crockett Homicide Suspect Arrested In SWAT Standoff

The suspect in a fatal shooting was tracked down at a motel in Fairfield but refused to come out, authorities said.

Teens Lead Martinez Officers On 13-Mile Chase: Police

The pursuit on Highway 4 from Martinez to Hercules involved a car reported stolen in an Oakland carjacking, police said.

Man Sentenced In Martinez For 1983 Murder

Sherill Smothers was sentenced Friday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez by Judge John Kennedy.

Murder On Video; Rocket Fire: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

Gun & ecstasy at traffic stop, purse robberies, sitter charged with molestation and other East Bay police, fire and court stories.

Man Accused Of Shooting Cop In Head Pleads Not Guilty

The suspect used a high-powered BB gun to fire at the officer in Antioch, officials said.

Woman Arrested for DUI After Rolling Car in Eastern Contra Costa

First responders found a Toyota sedan crashed at the scene containing the driver and a 5-year-old boy, the California Highway Patrol says.

2 Abandoned Homes, 2 RVs Burn In Nearby Bay Point Fire

Contra Costa crews got blaze under control Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Inmate Who Died In Martinez Jail ID'd

The 26-year-old from Contra Costa County was arrested earlier that day for alleged battery and resisting arrest, officials said.

High-Powered BB Rifles Found At Home Where Cop Shot

The injured Antioch officer was transported to John Muir in Concord, and suspect arrested after SWAT standoff, officials said.

In-Custody Death Reported At Martinez Jail

A 26-year-old inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility has died.

Man Allowed Dog To Attack Calves, Found Guilty Of Animal Cruelty

The incident occurred in December in a Contra Costa regional park.

Contra Costa Fire Danger: Crews In Position

Firefighters are at the ready with increased staff and equipment deployed to high-risk areas during current conditions.

Inquest Set In Death Of Man Fatally Shot By Police

The coroner's inquest in Martinez will look into the February death of Lloyd Harris.

Man Gets 82 Years For Martinez Murder

Thomas Williams, 37, was sentenced Friday by Judge Barry Baskin for the slaying of Cynthia Flores-Crose.

Drug Take-Bay Day Is Saturday In Contra Costa County

Clean out your medicine cabinets, and safely dispose of prescription drugs at sites in Martinez, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda and Richmond.

4 Former Martinez Priests In Sexual Misconduct Allegations Report

A California law firm released a report listing names of more than 200 Catholic priests who are accused of sexual misconduct.