Martinez refinery releases petroleum coke; Incident prompts hazmat response
Hazmat teams are investigating a petroleum coke release that took place at the Martinez Refining Company Tuesday.
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Hazmat teams are investigating a petroleum coke release that took place at the Martinez Refining Company Tuesday.
Flames destroyed a home in Martinez Sunday afternoon near Shell and Martinez Avenues. No one was injured and the cause was being investigated.
Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Thursday a toxicologist determined that Martinez Refinery Company's (MRC) release of spent catalyst in November didn't increase public health risks from exposure of hazardous materials in nearby soil.
A five-acre vegetation fire burned next to Highway 4 in Martinez Thursday and smoke billowed over the area.
A five-acre vegetation fire burned next to Highway 4 in Martinez Thursday and smoke billowed over the area
A two-car crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez late Wednesday night left one person dead and another with major injuries, according to CHP.
Sara Donchey reports on mercury being found in more areas of Martinez after accidental spill (5-10-2023)
Officials have found mercury near Rankin Park where Buckley Street hits a dead end in Martinez, officials from Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Wednesday afternoon, two days after a mercury spill was first reported at the Amtrak station nearby.
Contra Costa Health (CCH) on Monday confirmed that its hazmat team is at the scene of a spill involving mercury in the parking lot of the Amtrak train station in Martinez.
A toxicologist began taking soil samples Thursday from areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez oil refinery last year, county health officials reported.
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has filed a two-count complaint against a Martinez man for possessing a firearm in a school zone.
The operators of a oil refinery in Contra Costa County have agreed to pay $27.5 million for violating a 2016 agreement to reduce air pollution at the facility, federal regulators announced Thursday.
Juliette Goodrich reports on Alhambra High lacrosse players anxiously waiting to hear from colleges they applied to (4-26-2023)
As the end of the academic year approaches, high school seniors face a waiting game like no other as they anxiously hope to hear from colleges where they applied.
Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez refinery last year, and the results have prompted prosecutors to review the violations discovered for possible charges against the refinery.
Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by an allegedly toxic chemical release from a Martinez refinery. Amanda Starrantino reports. (4-6-23)
A former federal agent from the Bay Area pleaded guilty to lying about a sexual relationship with a victim who testified in a human trafficking case, prosecutors said.
A former Martinez school employee was convicted last week of three counts of child sexual exploitation for a 2018 incident during which he tried to meet a minor in Pleasant Hill for sex.
Health officials in Contra Costa County urged residents living near the site of last year's refinery hazardous materials release not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed until testing is complete.
One person died in a fire at a fourplex in Martinez early Wednesday morning, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman said.
The California Highway Patrol said a fatal crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez early Wednesday morning involved three vehicles and started when a Ford hatchback with a solo driver struck the center divider.
Fire crews responded to smoke coming from the Martinez Refining Company Tuesday afternoon and officials were monitoring air samples in the area.
Contra Costa County officials are seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to oversee an independent investigation and risk assessment following a release of heavy metals from a Martinez refinery over the Thanksgiving holiday.
A garage fire in Martinez on Tuesday morning forced local fire crews to rescue as many as 70 dogs and several cats from the blaze, according to fire officials.
Crews saved as many as 70 dogs and three cats after a fire broke out at a home in Martinez on Tuesday morning. Shawn Chitnis reports. (1/17/23)
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
Firefighters evacuated one floor of a San Francisco high-rise condominium after a fire Saturday morning.
While some neighbors in the Richmond District have complained about traffic and noise caused by concerts, it's a different story for those attending the events.
From Dead & Company's concert series to the three-day Outside Lands festival, and now, country star Zach Bryan headlining the Polo Field on Friday night, San Francisco has been a music capital this month.
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
A group of volunteers at San Francisco's Presidio National Park is drawing inspiration to restore local habitats and biodiversity from a life-sized art project across the globe.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
Possible improvised explosive devices were discovered in a Pleasanton home after the arrest of a homicide suspect Friday, police say.
Nestled in the heart of West Oakland is a park that looks like any other. But when Thursday evening rolls in, the court clears, the beats drop, and the whole place kicks into four-wheel drive.
The driver of a minivan that crashed with a truck at a busy intersection in Danville in March was arrested Friday for manslaughter, authorities said.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
Three suspects are in custody for three recent San Jose homicides, including one suspect who was arrested in Colorado, the department said Friday.
A woman died after falling from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday, where she was hit by a passing vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
The tap-to-pay feature launches the week of Aug. 18, but there are some things to know regarding "card clash" and transfer discounts.
Police in San Jose announced that an 11-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month has been found.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
An environmental group says it plans to sue a Sonoma County plastic recycling company that is set to ramp up operations in Rohnert Park.
A vegetation fire was burning in Benicia near Lake Herman Friday afternoon, prompting a large response from fire units in the air and on the ground, authorities said.
An earthquake swarm in Northern California early Thursday was another round of recurring temblors in a seismically active region home to the world's largest geothermal field.
An armed suspect was fatally shot by police in southwest Santa Rosa early Thursday morning after hours of a standoff, authorities said.
Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the second straight day to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1.
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level.
Colby Thomas, Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz homered, rookie Jack Perkins had seven strikeouts in five solid innings and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 on Friday night.
Yandy Diaz had an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 on Friday night.
Holiday matchups and some extra late tip-offs are among the games included in the Golden State Warriors' 2025-2026 regular season schedule, which the team released on Thursday.
Two people are dead after they were shot in Oakland late Saturday morning, police said.
The driver of a minivan that crashed with a truck at a busy intersection in Danville in March was arrested Friday for manslaughter, authorities said.
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
Three suspects are in custody for three recent San Jose homicides, including one suspect who was arrested in Colorado, the department said Friday.
A man was charged Thursday with vandalizing multiple Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco in recent weeks, prosecutors said.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
Just months ago, Neel Shanmugam decided to drop out of his Ivy League university to forge his own path. Today, he is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Cluely, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup that has raised millions in venture capital in under a year.
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed San Francisco's former public health director to oversee its own county health department.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Officials in the East Bay urged residents to take precautions after the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito was recently found at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.
One San Francisco-based company aims to find a sustainable alternative by creating plant-based salmon, and with its recent FDA approval, the founders are even more optimistic about the future.
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
Hope, Love, Pride — A Celebration will showcase live reporting from the parade route, special guests in studio, and stories from throughout Pride month that feature people from the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
The Dyke March was back in San Francisco and after a six-year hiatus, new organizers came together to put on the event.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Police officers in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of selling illegal narcotics at the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park last week.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Organizers hope the event will connect with young people through the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" movement, offering boxing as an alternative to the streets.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America's most dangerous prison. Now it's working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Bay Area voters shared how they feel about California's redistricting plan after proposed maps were released.
On Saturday, state, local and federal lawmakers met at the Santa Clara County government center for a community meeting to talk about the coming impacts of the "big, beautiful bill."
While some neighbors in the Richmond District have complained about traffic and noise caused by concerts, it's a different story for those attending the events.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
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