Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday afternoon that revisions to the statewide stay-at-home order were coming within 24 hours.
A parade of about 20 cars turned out in support of medics, police, fire, restaurant workers, grocery workers and others.
Two of the three reported deaths have come since Friday morning.
Contra Costa County has requested supplies from the U.S. government to help establish an alternative care site at Alhambra High in Martinez.
Soon after hearing schools were closing down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Vic's Martinez decided to ease the burden on families.
The Martinez Senior Center will remain closed to the public until April 8th or as directed by Contra Costa Health Services.
The former Los Medanos Community Hospital in Pittsburg was discussed as a possible site during a Board of Supervisors meeting held remotely.
The City recognizes the many benefits of outdoor activity and therefore has elected thus far to keep our parks and trails open.
The market was closed for social distancing until the California Dept. of Food & Agriculture deemed farmers markets essential food sources.
You can go for walks, go to the park, and engage in other similar activities, but must maintain social distance.
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Fire crews arrived to see furniture that had caught fire and a blaze that had extended into the home's attic, according to Con Fire.
California law prohibits raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent after an emergency has been declared.
While the financial assistance inspires, the emotional support sustains.
BART is considered an "essential" service to transport workers to and from essential jobs, like hospitals and pharmacies.
The Human Spirit is stronger than Adversity.
At a special meeting, the Martinez district board members voted unanimously to shut down classes and other student activities.
"The governor's call to cancel gatherings of 250 people or more includes an exemption for transit as it is an essential service."
CVS Pharmacies are providing free home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions surrounding the new coronavirus.
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The ordinance regulating airbnb-type rentals is to require, once approved, that a responsible party 18 or older lives within 30 miles.
The March 21 event is postponed to a later date in 2020. Stay tuned for the new date to hear Carol Jensen.
Mormon missionary accused of child porn; woman charged for faking work injuries; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.
Two of the three were passengers on the Grand Princess. The county is now requesting that certain residents avoid mass gatherings. [VIDEO]
Remember the 3 R’s of a Thrift Shop: Renew, Re-use, Regale!
Martinez Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Contra Costa County in the primary election for March 3, 2020.
While the city doesn't have to redraw boundaries, the judge said city lawyers should be ready to do so quickly should an appeal be filed.
Early voting is already underway in Contra Costa County. Here's where to vote early or drop off your official ballot.
Searching for your polling location for the March 3 presidential primary? Here's what to know prior to Election Day or the day of.
The two COVID-19 patients were among Americans evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, county health officials say.
Coup D’état! Our legal system & our representative offices have been & are overthrown by Catholics & their type (Supremists).
The Martinez City Council approved a pilot program to transform four utilitarian utility cabinets into public art pieces.
A police chief was fired "without cause"; a woman was sexually assaulted at a fitness gym; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.
The city's many new officers need vehicles, radios, firearms and other tools of the law-enforcement trade, police Chief Manjit Sappal says.
Do you know a high school senior, trade school or college student looking for financial assistance? Please share!
They will be deployed at the district's 26 fire stations, including in Martinez.
Officer accused of sex with minor; Gang members charged in deaths of boys, 11 and 14; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.
DUI is suspected in the crash involving a 2002 Volkswagen sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan and a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the CHP says.