Martinez, Contra Costa

Latest Martinez refinery incident draws ire of Contra Costa County supervisor
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston yesterday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining Company after a large explosion and fire at the facility prompted surrounding communities to shelter in place Saturday.
Contra Costa supervisor demands audit, town hall meeting over Martinez refinery fire
Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston on Tuesday called for a full facility audit of Martinez Refining Company after a large explosion and fire at the facility prompted surrounding communities to shelter in place Saturday.
Martinez refinery fire snuffed out; supervisor calls for incident audit and town hall meeting
Contra Costa Health officials have lifted a public health advisory linked to a weekend fire at the Martinez Refining Company facility after confirming the fire is out. County health officials said Tuesday residents in the affected area can now resume normal activities and should open doors and windows to air out buildings and homes.
Contra Costa County lifts shelter in place order triggered by Martinez refinery fire
Contra Costa County officials have lifted a shelter-in-place order that was placed after a fire erupted Saturday at the Martinez Refining Co., injuring at least six people.
Newest Supervisor Calls For Full Audit, Town Hall Meeting Over Refinery Fire
Refinery officials said Monday evening the fire was still burning, though it was a "small residual fire under control" and will still produce smoke until further notice. Six workers were injured, five of whom have either since been released from the hospital or were treated and released at the scene Saturday.
Contra Costa County explains three-hour gap between huge refinery fire starting and warning sirens
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Richmond police fatally shoot domestic violence suspect following standoff
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This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco
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Martinez refinery workers return to work after gas-leak explosion and fire
As Contra Costa County Fire and Martinez Refining Company investigators sift through the damage, refinery workers have ...
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Contra Costa DA Closes Inquiry Into Alicia Coleman-Clark Without Charges in Alexis Gabe Case
The Contra Costa DA’s Office ended its probe into Alicia Coleman-Clark, finding no proof to charge her as an accessory after ...
Richmond police shoot, kill wanted suspect in standoff
A police shooting Tuesday night in Richmond resulted in the death of a person who was wanted on a probation violation warrant ...
UPDATE: Flood advisory previously issued will expire at 10:15 a.m., says the NWS
The advisory was for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.