Coke Dust Release At Martinez Refining Company Tuesday
From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health’s (CCH) Hazardous Materials program is investigating a hazardous materials release from the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) Tuesday morning. MRC reported through the Community Warning System (CWS) that the released material was coke dust, a byproduct of the petroleum refining process. The release left the material on the ground,…
Moraga Rotarian Wins “Service Above Self” International Award
From Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary: Sacramento, CA, July 8, 2023 – Roberto Alvarez del Blanco, a distinguished resident of Moraga, has been honored with the esteemed “Service Above Self” award by Rotary International. Presented by Rotary International Board Member Vicki Puliz, this prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individual Rotarians who exemplify an unwavering dedication to serving…
That’s 14.96 Billion – With A “B”
County Assessor Certifies and Delivers the 2023-2024 County Assessment Roll (Martinez, CA) – The “2023-2024 Assessor’s Close of Roll Affidavit” was signed by Gus S. Kramer, Assessor, and subscribed and sworn to the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, on June 30. The 2023-2024 Assessment Roll has been delivered to the County Auditor, as required by law. The…
Concord Pilot, Martinez Man Killed In Aerobatic Aircraft Crash Thursday
Friends and family of two local men killed in the crash of an aerobatic aircraft near the Rio Vista Airport on Thursday are rallying to help family members deal with their loss. Benjamin Shreve, 41, of Concord, and Jesse Buckner, 33, of Martinez, were aboard a Steen Skybolt biplane when it crashed into a field…
Suspects Arrested In Pleasant Hill Homicide Case
From Pleasant Hill PD: The Pleasant Hill Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of both suspects in the April 3, 2023 shooting death of Oscar Laredo-Arellano. On April 3, 2023 at about 1:12AM, the Pleasant Hill Police Department received 911 calls of a shooting with a victim down in the parking lot of…
Diablo’s Beacon To Shine On Memorial Day; Ceremony Planned In Danville
The Beacon on Mount Diablo will be lit at Sunset on May 29, 2023, to Honor the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Military. Join local veterans and the Mayor of Danville at 8:20 pm by the Flagpole in front of the Veterans Memorial Building in Danville as they…
Health Advisory Lifted After Weeklong Mercury Cleanup in Martinez
From County Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) today lifted its health advisory for downtown Martinez after hazardous materials crews completed a cleanup of spilled mercury that contaminated streets and a train station. The advisory, issued May 9, asked the public to avoid walking in the street along a five-block stretch of the city, including parts…
Benicia Adopts Mandatory Water Conservation Measures After Main Water Line Damaged
From the City of Benicia: Benicia, CA (March 29, 2023 — Effective immediately, all Benicia residents and businesses are required to conserve water due to damage to the City’s main water line that delivers all drinking water to the City of Benicia. The damage occurred when a hillside collapsed near I-680 and Gold Hill Road, just outside…
Danville Police Seek Residential Burglary Suspects
From the Danville police department: DANVILLE, Calif. (February 2, 2023): The Danville Police Department is seeking suspects who broke into a home in the Wood Ranch neighborhood Tuesday. On January 31 at 10:46 p.m., officers responded to a report of a residential burglary on the 60 block of Woodranch Circle. The resident reported the home…
County Seeks Volunteers For Oversight Of Martinez Refinery Release Investigation
Contra Costa County seeks community volunteers for a committee to oversee an independent investigation and risk assessment of the Nov. 24-25 release of heavy metals into the surrounding community by Martinez Refining Company (MRC). The oversight committee will advise the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors and Contra Costa Health’s (CCH) Hazardous Materials Program on the…