Assistance League Diablo Valley Expands Caring and Commitment

A Foster Youth/Kinship Scholarship component has been recently added to the Operation School Bell Scholarship Program.

Announcing the Campaign to Expand Franklin Ridge

The goal of the latest John Muir Land Trust acquisition is preserving Franklin Canyon Ridge intact natural wildlife corridors.

Motorcyclist Dies In Contra Costa Crash Involving Debris: CHP

The California Highway Patrol responded to the fatal crash early Sunday morning.

Contra Costa County Library: Explore Diversity, Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the nationwide observance; immerse yourself in the vibrant mosaic of Hispanic culture & heritage with our carefully curated collection.

National Night Out Martinez Was A Huge Success!

Our National Night Out Martinez event brought the community together with local law enforcement and first responder participants on Aug. 1.

National Night Out Martinez Fundraiser Benefits Feet First Foundation

Did you know the National Night Out event helps nonprofits in the community?

Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Lauds Return of WC Rotarians

Reality Check: If students do not feel comfortable with their attire, they do not “show up” cognitively.

Diablo Valley College Instructor Accused Of Pimping, Sex By Force: DA

The Contra Costa County DA's Office filed a nine-count felony complaint against Kyle Whitmore, 39, of Crockett.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Summer Semi-Annual Sale Starts 9/12/23

Find fashions at a fraction of their retail value!

Contra Costa Health to Host Suicide Prevention Forum

PEI will partner with Find Your Anchor to build care packages during the event which will contain mental health resources for those in need.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Martinez

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

SF Bay Area Weekend: Flower Piano; Chili Cook-Offs; Boardwalk Fiesta

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 9-10, in the San Francisco Bay Area? Patch has you covered.

Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Partially Closed Through November

See a map of the closed areas, which include the parking lot, restrooms, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Coroner Identifies Driver Killed In Hwy 4 Crash Near Bay Point

CHP investigators said a Honda Pilot hit a Jeep Cherokee that was stopped along the center divide after being involved in a prior collision.

National Park Visitors Brought $8.9M To Contra Costa Last Year: NPS

A new report from the National Park Service charts the wide-reaching economic benefits for communities surrounding national parks.

Sawmill Fire Shuts Down Highway 4 In Contra Costa County

The fire spread to the center divide after witnesses initally saw flames and smoke on a hillside.

Martinez Officers Who Shot, Killed Man Near Dispensary ID'd

The unarmed man who police shot was identified as Tahmon Kenneth Wilson, 20, of San Francisco.

DA Concedes Antioch Officers' Racial Bias During 2021 Arrests

At least 10 Antioch and Pittsburg police officers were recently indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice

DeSaulnier Hosting In-Person Town Hall At Contra Costa Animal Services

The congressman will take questions live from the audience during the town hall at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez.

Crews Stop Scenic Fire Near Port Costa

The vegetation fire had the potential to grow to 50 acres but crews battled it from the air and the ground and stopped its forward progress.

You're Invited - Friends Fest at Roxx on Main

Come out and show your support for our community with an afternoon of fun, food, wine and fundraising.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Grandma’s Attic Event Revisited

Help those who are vulnerable while visiting the past.

4 Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At Martinez Dispensary: Chief

UPDATED: Martinez police Chief Andrew White gave more information Friday about the officer-involved shooting.

Feds Announce Indictments In Probe Of Antioch, Pittsburg Police Depts.

Breaking: "Today makes it clear no one is above the law...we will continue to hold accountable those who break the law."

Harley-Davidson Rider Dies In Contra Costa Crash: CHP

The fatal collision happened on Pacheco Boulevard in unincorporated Martinez.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Everything Asian Event Nears

One visit might not suffice.

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.

4CD Hires Tony Wold As Associate Vice Chancellor, CFO

Wold recently served as associate superintendent of business services for the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Back To School: Martinez 2023-2024 School Calendars

Parents in the Martinez and Mt. Diablo unified school districts can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.

Contra Costa Judge Sentences Benicia Man For Child Exploitation Crimes

William Gogas, 34, was convicted of crimes including arranging to meet a minor for sex in Martinez.

Contra Costa County Librarian's Message For August 2023

Did you know you can get free or reduced-price tickets to museums, zoos, science centers and cultural venues with your library card?

I-80 Weekend Closures Slated In Contra Costa County

The closures allow Caltrans to perform major pavement repair on a roadway that has become worn from decades of high-traffic use.

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.

Biofuels Refinery Plans Lose Court Ruling

Plans are underway to convert the Marathon-Tesoro oil refinery in Martinez and the Phillips 66 oil refinery in Rodeo to biofuels.

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up Over Martinez

The Delta Aquariids are known to leave persistent trains of ionized gas that can last for a couple of seconds.

Coke Dust Released From Martinez Refinery

The release was reported Saturday night.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Celebrates 45th Anniversary!

Help us celebrate the thrift shop’s history and its impact on those in our community who are vulnerable!

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.

Martinez Restaurants Named Best Of The East Bay

See which Martinez restaurants Diablo Magazine readers and editors think are the yummiest in the region.

Locked Gun Law Proposed In CoCo

Supervisors may require that guns in homes are locked.