SUV Slams Into Home + 3 Fires: Martinez, East Bay Crime News

A mother is attacked and robbed while getting her child out of a carseat; a highway shooting impacts traffic; armed shoplifters arrested.

RV Hits 19 Cars + Stolen Property: Martinez, East Bay Crime News

Home and vegetation fires were quickly doused; spoofed calls are coming from a local police department; one man was killed in highway crash.

$47M Cal Fire Grant To Benefit Schools

Contra Costa County will be included in the grant money.

Supervisors Approve Purchase Of New Fire Boat

The money for the new 32-foot vessel for Con Fire will come from Contra Costa County's EMS transport fund.

Martinez Sturgeon To Host All-Star Game

The semi-pro baseball team will host a home run derby to kick off the Pecos League All-Star Game this Sunday.

Con Fire Burns Hill To Show Fireworks Danger

Even without much wind on a mildly warm morning, the weeds immediately caught fire and started spreading.

Teenage Vigilantes Attack Man Suspected Of Raping 2 Girls: Report

He reportedly told a Contra Costa sheriff's deputy he went to a park to meet up with female friends but instead was jumped by four males.

Task Force Arrests 7 During Operation Spring Cleaning In Brentwood

Task force partners conducted undercover chats with adults seeking to meet minors in late May and early June.

Contra Costa Man Gets Life Sentences In Fatal American Canyon Shooting

Christopher "Roly" Young, 26, received two consecutive life sentences for the murder of American Canyon Safeway worker Nathan Garza, 18.

Crews Douse 3 Fires Along I-680 In Contra Costa County

The fires near Martinez prompted lane closures as crews responded to the blazes.

CoCo Sheriff Shares Safety Tips For Boating Season

"We want all boaters and those on the Delta to enjoy themselves, but to be safe," Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston said.

5-Acre Brush Fire Doused Along Highway 4 In Martinez: Con Fire

No structures were threatened by the blaze that burned in a hilly area along westbound state Highway 4, Con Fire said.

Services Planned For 2 Drivers Killed In Highway 4 Crash

An 18-year-old woman died at the scene near Center Street. The second driver, a 49-year-old father of four, died the next day at a hospital.

Martinez Man Convicted Of Murder In Fatal American Canyon Shooting

Christopher "Roly" Young, 26, of Martinez, was found guilty of murder in the 2020 death of Safeway employee Nathan Garza, 18, of Fairfield.

1 Person Killed As 2 Cars Collide On Highway 4 In Martinez

A collision between two cars sent both down an embankment where they hit separate trees, the California Highway Patrol said.

Man Charged On Suspicion Of Having Gun In School Zone In Martinez

Michael Joseph Childressfrey, 23, of Martinez, was initially arrested April 26 but posted bail that same day.

Bay Area Hazardous Sites At Risk Of Flooding As Sea Level Rises

Researchers also found that residents living within a kilometer — about 0.6 miles — of these contaminated sites tend to be more vulnerable.

Pittsburg Police Arrest 14 During Retail Theft Operation

Police also towed five vehicles and recovered $5,200 in stolen merchandise, $3,200 of which was from Pittsburg stores.

Where To Drop Off Expired Prescription Drugs Saturday In Martinez

The Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff is taking part in the 24th DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

CHP Officer Struck On Hwy 242 By Suspected DUI Driver

The female officer was doing a traffic stop when she was injured by a driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs.

Driver Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Highway 4 Near Bay Point

The crash involving only a blue GMC Envoy happened near Bailey Road.

Former Martinez Homeland Security Agent Admits Lying In Federal Case

Melissa Saurwein faces up to 5 years in prison for making a false statement in connection with a relationship she had with a victim witness.

Charges Filed In Contra Costa Crash That Killed Mother, 6-Year-Old Son

A Vallejo man was involved in a pursuit in a stolen car when he crashed into the woman's car at a Rodeo intersection, authorities said.

East Bay Woman Accused Of Stealing $17K In Sunglasses From Napa Store

American Canyon police caught up with the woman as she drove down state Highway 29.

Martinez Woman Arrested, Concord Man Sought In Fatal Shooting: Police

A 19-year-old Martinez woman has been arrested and a 20-year-old Concord man is sought in a homicide investigation, police said.

2 Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Killed 17-Year-Old Girl: Pittsburg PD

The investigation involved "reviewing countless hours of video surveillance."

Teenager Killed In Hit-And-Run In Pittsburg: Police

The 17-year-old girl was walking within a fully marked crosswalk when she was struck by a car, police said.

Jurors Convict Contra Costa Man Of Arranging To Meet Minor For Sex: DA

Ahmed Kamal Ismaiel, a former employee of the Martinez Unified School District, faces up to 4 years in prison.

Father, Son Reach Plea Agreement On Deadly Brentwood Shooting

When officers responded to a shooting on a property near Brentwood Boulevard , they found Silva dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Martinez Man Charged In Robbery Of Postal Worker, Mail Truck Theft

Joshua Scott Anderson, 35, was arraigned Wednesday on carjacking and other charges related to the Feb. 2 incident in Martinez.

Former Contra Costa Sheriff's Deputy Faces Multiple Charges

Matthew Buckley, 41, faces charges including grand theft, unlawful possession of an AR-15, and filing a false report, the DA's Office said.

1 Person Dies In Martinez Apartment Fire, 8 Displaced

CPR was performed for 40 minutes but unfortunately, the victim did not survive, a fire official said.

CHP Reports Fatal 3-Car Crash On Highway 4 In Martinez

Westbound lanes of the highway were closed early Wednesday morning as the California Highway Patrol responded to the collision.

Authorities Respond To Fire At Martinez Refinery

"At this time no immediate threat to public health has been detected," Contra Costa Health said.

3 People Displaced, 70 Dogs Rescued In Martinez Garage Fire

One person was hospitalized. Meanwhile, firefighters and several others worked to rescue as many as 70 dogs, Con Fire said.

CHP Asking Public's Help Finding Driver Who Ran Over Man Found On Highway

Detectives said that it appeared Lazenby was hit by a vehicle.

Inmate's Death Investigated At Contra Costa Jail In Martinez

The inmate tested positive for COVID when he was booked into jail Saturday, the sheriff's office said.

Martinez Refinery Flaring Prompts Response From Con Fire, HazMat

County officials confirmed the large flaring event but said no action from the public was requested.

Duo Held On $1M Bail In EBT Card Skimming Scheme: DA

The pair was found with 50 fraudulently cloned EBT cards and is believed to have bilked hundreds of Californians, authorities said.

Martinez Officials Say Refinery Didn't Notify Them Of Chemical Release

Officials say the Martinez Refining Company didn't notify them of a possibly harmful 12-hour release of chemicals that started last week.