The fire at a three-story Martinez building broke out at 8:44 a.m. on Christmas.
Altogether, over 5,000 PG&E customers were without power in the two cities.
"Repeated commitments to the community and to regulators to improve the culture of safety at PBF have not resulted in improvement."
Patch found several Bay Area homes — and a whole city in the North Bay — letting their Christmas spirit shine.
This month, challenge yourself by reading about a different culture, cooking a new food, or following a new tradition.
The community notification system alerts residents about emergencies affecting public health or safety.
A restart after Friday's hazmat incident caused a fire Sunday as well as intermittent flaring, which was expected to continue this week.
A grey Honda CR-V occupied by an adult driver and two children left the roadway and hit a tree in a suspected DUI incident, CHP said.
"It is a deeply flawed plan that does not improve statewide water supplies and would harm the Delta, the regions, and California's economy."
Mazlow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” includes safety, order/predictability, love, and being connected to part of a group.
The Alhambra Hills Public Access and Habitat Management Analysis has been completed. City Council will discuss the next steps.
See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Martinez & East Bay.
It was among 77 in NorCal to receive the grant. All are independent; many are family legacies or represent lifelong dreams.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Rolling Reader and Roxy and honk or wave if you see them on the road.
…on the evening of November 30, in the Broadway Plaza Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting, that is.
A collision involving a fatality closed three lanes of northbound Interstate 680 near Martinez, prompting a sig-alert.
You or someone you know might want to become a client.
The city accepted 29 applications and a petition from residents regarding name choices. Find out which name is recommended.
Established in 2012, Food Boxes continues to serve families in need.
You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Contra Costa area within the next few days.
Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to any of the four locations.
UPDATED: Intermittent flaring was expected to continue while employees worked to address the issues, Martinez Refining Company said.
Regina Saisi joins the cast of "Partners in Crime" for its upcoming Dec. 3 episode at the Martinez Campbell Theater.
Empowerment and comfort start here, with your donations and purchases.
Let us know where the holiday lights shine the brightest.
"It is a collaborative effort to enforce the law and ensure public safety."
Even if you are staying home, quick trips to pick up pies or last-minute groceries could take longer than expected. Avoid these peak hours.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.
A public health advisory was issued for Martinez, Pacheco, Concord and Clyde.
Here's how long the rain is expected to stay in Martinez, and why PG&E says outages and even pole fires are possible during this storm.
Mojdeh Mehdizadeh has worked at 4CD for 36 years, most recently as interim chancellor.
The Martinez City Council study session is scheduled for Wednesday and is open to the public.
The victim was taken to the hospital with serious but non-threatening wounds, police said.
Con Fire stations will fly flags at half staff this week for firefighter John Martinez, who died of cancer Sunday morning.
The cleanups were a coordinated effort involving city staff, Martinez police, Public Works crews, and an outside contractor.
Results of the point-in-time homeless count were shared during an annual report on homelessness to Contra Costa County supervisors.
The Veteran’s Commission Memorial Day Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with a flag raising at Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery.
A 25-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested in connection with a Thursday, Nov. 2, freeway shooting that left one person wounded.
No matter what our circumstance, the need to share triumphs.