Fellow Fire Briefly Threatens Homes In Martinez

Multiple resources, including Cal Fire air tankers, responded and quickly contained the blaze that may have been sparked by fireworks.

Brush Fire Along I-680 In Martinez Jams Traffic

The fire broke out in grass along the right shoulder of northbound I-680, snarling traffic as fire crews responded.

RV Chase; Fires Injure 5: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Building destroyed in fire; teacher indicted; DUI suspect crashes into restaurant; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Brush Fire Contained Near Martinez

Crews with Con Fire and Cal Fire responded to the blaze just east of McEwen Road, on the eastbound side of state Highway 4.

Fire At Roofing Supply Company Started At Homeless Camp: Con Fire

A firefighter was injured in the three-alarm blaze at Elite Roofing Supply Company — formerly Piedmont Lumber Company — in Pittsburg.

Mass Shooting Threat; Drownings: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Officer from Pleasant Hill killed; Caldecott Tunnel shooting; attempted bank robber sought; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Delta Plane Crash; Fires Halted: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Drone prevents airdrop during fire; lawsuit alleges jail guards conspire with gangs; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Wreckage Of Small Plane Found In Delta; Pilot's Identity Pending

A boater reported to the sheriff's office about 5:30 p.m. Sunday that a plane had plunged into Broad Slough about two miles north of shore.

Woman Left In Critical Condition In Hit-And-Run: Martinez Police

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage for possible leads.

Martinez Man Accused In SF Killing Arrested After Chase: Police

A 46-year-old Martinez man suspected in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man Saturday was arrested after a chase on the Bay Bridge.

Downed Power Pole Blocks Martinez Streets, Causes Outage

"While the cause of the outage is currently under investigation, it appears a downed tree damaged a power pole and lines," PG&E said.

Armed Robbers Sought; Drug Bust: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Concord arcade robbed; two charged with murder, terrorism; homeless encampment catches fire; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Road-Rage Arrests; Marijuana Fire: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Stolen car pulled from water at aquatic park; cops break up large street fight; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Bar Fight; Hiker Rescue: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Carport fire spreads to several vehicles; burglar puts on suit stolen from City Hall; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Man Dies In Martinez Head-On Collision

Police are still investigating the fatal Alhambra Avenue crash.

Inmate Hangs Self In Martinez Jail Women's Holding Area

Authorities say the inmate was booked Friday night and was found dead Saturday morning.

Fugitives Caught; Flag Vandalism: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Person hit, killed by BART train; package thieves in fluorescent clothes; mid-morning DUI; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Contra Costa Co. Fugitive Arrested In San Francisco Warrant Sweep

Sixty-seven of 70 people arrested—including at least one wanted out of Contra Costa County—were booked into the San Francisco County Jail.

Hwy 4 Shooting; Cop Cars Stolen: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Little League auction baskets stolen; 20 evacuated in building fire; colleague poisoning; other East Bay police, fire and court news.

CHP Investigating Highway 4 Shooting Near Martinez

The freeway shooting happened late Saturday night between Franklin Canyon and McEwen Road, the CHP said.

High-Speed Chase; Boy, 4, Shot: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Driver accused of going 127 mph; racist graffiti investigated; new fire chief sworn in; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Temporary Martinez Junior High Faculty Member Arrested: Police

The arrest was made when officers responded a report that a battery had occurred on the campus of Martinez Junior High School, police said.

Deputy Crash; Salami Truck Fire: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Suspicious freeway death; dump truck driver cited for 6-ton spillage; laptops taken at cafe; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Fires Claim Homes; DNA Cracks Case: Martinez, Nearby Police Logs

A car slammed into a restaurant, a soccer coach was arrested, a coke dealer was sentenced and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Martinez Soccer Coach Charged With Meeting Minor For Sex: DA

The Martinez man allegedly complimented the "minor," saying "we need to cuddle then" and "you have a nice body," the DA's Office said.

Martinez Couple Pleads Not Guilty To Death-By-Neglect Charges

Bail was set for Laura Lawrence at $1.34 million and at $200,000 for Edmund St. John in the death of Lawrence's father, Lyle Lawrence, 77.

ConFire Rededicates Station 19, Welcomes New Reserve Firefighters

Station updates and more reserve crews represent the agency's commitment to residents of Briones and surrounding rural areas, ConFire said.

Couple Charged; Rollover Crashes: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

An Amtrak train hit a car; an alleged "prolific" identity thief was caught, and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Martinez Husband, Wife Charged In Father's Death: DA

Edmund St. John, 49, and Laura Lawrence, 50, are charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse/neglect resulting in death.

Inmate Death Reported At Martinez Jail

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office reported that the in-custody death occurred late Wednesday night.

2 Arrested In Martinez Man's Death: Police

Officers responded to a 911 call and found a man dead. Two people have since been arrested in connection with his death, police said.

Attempted Kidnapping; Cop Stabbed: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Homicide arrests were made; an accused robber was finally caught; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Jury Deliberates In Trial Of Driver Accused Of Killing 4 On I-80

The 2017 crash on I-80 killed Daryl Horn, 50, and Joseph Horn, 14, of Napa, as well as Troy Biddle, 52, and Baden Biddle, 12, of Washington.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Pittsburg Police Officer

The incident happened as officers were responding to a report that the man had tried to stab his father through a screen door, police said.

School Threats; Hazmat Situation: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

A dog was found dead in the canal; 45 priests were accused of child sexual abuse; and other East Bay police, fire, and court news.

Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Hwy 4 In Martinez After Crash

The California Highway Patrol initially responded state Highway 4 west of Pacheco Boulevard on a report of a single-vehicle crash.

Boy Accused In Martinez School Threat

According to police, the threat written on a bathroom wall said that someone would "shoot up the school" on Wednesday.

Plane Crash; Man Dies At Shelter: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

A man was found guilty of meeting a minor for sex; a resident was scammed out of $10,000; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Martinez Man Found Guilty Of Meeting Minor For Lewd Purposes

Contra Costa County prosecutors said he posted on Craigslist, asking for a "naughty little girl" to engage in sex acts with him.

Congressman Honors Contra Costa Co. Public Safety Heroes Of Year

Rep. Mike Thompson announced 11 public safety heroes, including a Martinez police corporal, a Contra Costa fire captain, and chef Guy Fieri.