Contra Costa County announced testing is now available for all residents at no up-front cost at eight testing sites, including in Martinez.
Martinez City Council voted to cancel the popular Fourth of July events, saying social distancing is likely to prevent the gatherings.
An inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility tested positive Tuesday, marking the first case of coronavirus in county jails.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet is likely to be a bust due to 2020’s final supermoon over Martinez.
Students will improve their writing and public speaking skills, and increase their confidence in our classes online and in classrooms.
Wouldn’t this book be a wonderful Mother’s Day present for grandmothers and mothers, alike?
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
The county's board of supervisors discussed progress but stressed that extension of the public health order is necessary.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Regarding the international Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City has dedicated pages to provide current information for the community.
Assisteens rose above personal disruption and isolation to reach out to people who might otherwise become invisible.
As of Thursday, Walmart locations were to implement single-direction aisles.
Police are seeking the public's help in tracking down a driver who struck a pedestrian, then drove away.
The call center began answering calls Thursday morning. Small business owners are encouraged to call 833-320-1919.
McDonald’s is giving out free Thank You meals every day to first responders and health care workers.
Time is of the essence, the group says, as the main restoration work must be completed before sea levels rise too much.
Contra Costa Health Services announced four drive-thru sites for COVID-19 testing in Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg and San Pablo.
The ordinance covers all parts of the county: its 19 cities and the unincorporated areas.
Plummeting gasoline demand amid shelter-in-place restrictions caused the refinery to close its doors.
Lesley Stiles, chef-owner of Roxx on Main in Martinez, wasn't sure she could stay open when the pandemic hit —but she knew there was a need.
Four cities in Contra Costa County were ranked among the top 50 safest in the state on Safewise's list for 2020.
Sprawling trees stand as sentinels over this road in Briones Regional Park.
To date there have been no reported cases of the virus at homeless shelters or service providers in Contra Costa County,
While the financial assistance inspires, the emotional support sustains.
Senator Bill Dodd honors Pleasant Hill's Dawn Block as Contra Costa County Woman of the Year
The board of supervisors is set to vote on whether to ask Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare the November race a mail-ballot-only election.
The vehicle went off the right shoulder of SR-4 just west of Morello Avenue, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Along with chains offering free delivery, included below is also a list of grocery delivery services operating in Martinez.
The Martinez Senior Center will remain closed to the public until May 4th or as directed by Contra Costa Health Services.
Reassurance is just a phone call away.
With children and families in mind, the library is uploading new streaming content amid county and state public health stay-at-home orders.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
Target, Trader Joe’s and other major stores in or near Martinez are closed Easter Sunday to give essential workers a day off.
April’s full moon is a supermoon, and it's the brightest of 2020. Here’s how to see the full pink supermoon in Martinez.
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"... We are still out here and enforcing traffic laws. Just because there's a wide-open freeway doesn't mean it's your race track."
Contra Costa County Supervisors approved an "emergency worker" classification to make it easier to hire workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Martinez Unified School District Superintendent CJ Cammack cited "complexities" of converting the school buildings for medical treatment.
This new order extends the shelter in place until at least May 3, and includes significantly more stringent social distancing.
We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed directory for Martinez businesses. Here’s how to get listed.