Contra Costa health officials say strong winds likely helped push some of the chemicals away from neighborhoods. Martinez residents however, are kept wondering if living in the city is worth it amid ...

Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out ...

After 32 years with the county, Contra Costa Health Chief Executive Officer and Health Director Anna M. Roth has announced ...

A fire at Martinez Refining Company on Feb. 1 released chemicals that can cause cancer and heart and lung disease, but strong winds pushed most of the hazardous smoke away from populated areas, ...

Officers executed search warrants Thursday for the residences and vehicles of Willie Lefiti, 27, Caleb Tuimavave, 24, and Pio Tofi, 23. They seized multiple firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition ...