Martinez Man Shot, Killed In East Oakland

A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest in the killing.

Dow Fire Doused In Crockett

The blaze broke out Sunday night near Interstate Highway 80.

Fire At Cummings Skyway and HWY 4, Another At HWY 4 In Martinez

DUI arrests, nursing home kickback scheme, teenager dies in Contra Costa crash and FBI investigates a water treatment plant hack attempt.

Feds Accuse Martinez Nursing Home Owner, Chain In Kickback Scheme

"The payment of kickbacks to physicians for referrals turns patients into commodities that can be traded."

Smoke, Fire Reported At Highway 4, I-680 In Martinez

The connector ramp to southbound Interstate Highway 680 was blocked by the blaze, CHP reported.

16-Year-Old Dies, 2 Hurt In Head-On Contra Costa Crash: CHP

A 19-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and a 15-year-old suffered major injuries, the California Highway Patrol said.

Firefighters Halt Brush Fire At Cummings Skyway, Highway 4

The blaze spread at a moderate rate but there were no reports of structures threatened or damaged, Cal Fire said.

Teacher Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Teen: Martinez Police

Jane Shetterly, a high school teacher with the West Contra Costa County Unified School District, was arrested Sunday by Martinez police.

CHP Cracking Down In Contra Costa Area For Memorial Day Weekend

Last year during Memorial Day weekend, 78 percent of Californians who were killed in a crash were not wearing a seatbelt, according to CHP.

Burning Tennis Ball Ignited Fire That Destroyed Home, Cars

Three boys were playing stickball with a burning tennis ball and ignited the destructive Martinez blaze, Con Fire said.

Kids Caused Fire That Destroyed Martinez Home, Con Fire Says

A home, a storage yard and at least a dozen cars burned in the fast-moving fire Wednesday afternoon on Cambark Court.

Waterbird Fire Knocked Down In Martinez

The wind-driven vegetation fire broke out north of I-680 near Waterbird Way, Con Fire said.

5 Boats Burn In 'Suspicious' Marine Shop Fire: PHOTOS

The blaze in unincorporated Contra Costa County was "potentially arson" and caused $150,000 in property damage, fire officials said.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Drop Off Old Prescriptions In Martinez

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is hosting DEA Drug Take-Back events Saturday at six locations, including in Martinez.

Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Car In Martinez

The fatal incident happened in the 1800 block of Arnold Drive.

Family Retains Attorney In CoCo Officer-Involved Shooting Death

The Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff said it "is committed to full transparency of all the facts" in the death of Tyrell Wilson.

2 Arrested In Robbery Of CVS Pharmacy In Martinez: Police

Officers from Martinez and Pleasant Hill surrounded the store and the two teenage suspects were immediately apprehended, police said.

East Bay Man Accused In Head-On Collision In North Bay Sideshow

Three people were injured in the crash police said was caused by a Contra Costa County man participating in a large, moving sideshow.

Authorities Pinpoint Cause Of Fatal Bethel Island Boat Fire

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has determined what caused the deadly fire.

Bethel Island Boat Fire: Human Remains Found

A man who lived on the boat was unaccounted for after the fire.

7 Arson Arrests In Made In 30 Days: Con Fire

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District had a busy 30 days, making arrests in fires at a mall, a golf course and several other places.

Man Unaccounted For After Boat Catches Fire At Bethel Island

The man lived on the boat and his vehicle was still parked at the marina, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.

Infant Death; Cop Impersonator: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Multi-state theft crew caught; parents arrested in baby's death; man's thumb severed; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

2 Dead In Separate Highway 4 Crashes In Martinez: CHP

The fatal collisions happened Wednesday near Alhambra Avenue.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Martinez

Police traced a man wanted for murder in the fatal shooting of a Pittsburg man to a motel in Martinez.

Martinez Sees Significant Drop In Most Crimes, Police Chief Says

The glaring exception to these positive numbers was vehicle thefts, which were up in Martinez by more than 57 percent in 2020.

High Speed Chase Ends In Martinez

Speeds reached 100 mph during the pursuit.

Suspects Sought In Retail Thefts In Contra Costa, Nearby Counties

A trio suspected of stealing $4,000 in clothes from a Sonoma County store has been identified in thefts in three other counties, police say.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Truck In Martinez

The fatal collision was on Pacheco Boulevard at Wygal Drive, the California Highway Patrol said.

Transient's Body Found Near Highway 4 In Martinez

The man's friend called police to report his death.

Inmate Dies Awaiting COVID Test Results At Martinez Jail

The inmate was hospitalized for injuries suffered in a fight, then held in a negative airflow room at the jail pending COVID test results.

Man's Body Found In Alhambra Creek: Martinez Police

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death.

1 Shot, 3 Stabbed In Fight Near Martinez Waterfront: Police

Police found one man suffering from a gunshot wound; three others then showed up at a hospital with stab wounds.

Martinez Blaze Burns 10 Acres; Another Fire Burns Nearby

Firefighters and aircraft resources were responding to the 10 acre "Crocket Fire" in Contra Costa County Saturday.

Con Air 1 Bolsters Aerial Firefighting Arsenal

The Airbus H-145 helicopter is expected to play a key role in battling any fires that erupt during red flag warning fire weather periods.

41 Sex Offenders Living In Martinez: 2020 Safety Map

Although most kids are not going trick or treating for Halloween because of COVID-19, parents can still take inventory of the neighborhood.

Oscar Grant Case Reopens; Burned Cub: Martinez-East Bay Crime Log

Chase ends in fatal jump, senior goes missing for 24+ hours, $409K drug device, PPP fraud & more police & fire news this week from the area.

Contra Costa County Inmate Dies After Fight At Martinez Jail

The 32-year-old suffered surgery complications at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, the sheriff's office said.

Rail Safety Program Underway In Contra Costa County

Railway crossing & trespassing incidents in U.S. and Canada seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people a year, sheriff's office said.

Fiery, Freeway Fatality; Homicides: Martinez, East Bay Crime Log

Arrest in case of elderly man pushed to pavement, 13 school bomb threats, kiddie-cars swiped & other police and fire stories from the area.