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Martinez
A city in Contra Costa County, California — population 38,027 as of 2020.
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News in Martinez
Contra Costa County Government
September 30Juries Convict Former Airline Pilot and Co-Defendant in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Martinez, California – Separate juries in Contra Costa Superior Court convicted Rustom Bhagwagar and Jennifer Spitz Powell on all charges related to the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl.
Public Safety
'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels
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Community Groups & Organizations
Contra Costa County Government
September 22Report on DA Investigation into Death of Brentwood Woman Released
Martinez, California -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office issued findings from its investigation into the death of Yolanda Bustos Ramirez, 72, on October 3rd, 2025, six days after an encounter with Brentwood police.
Public Safety
Contra Costa County Government
September 10Christie Road (Martinez) Road Work
Public Works will perform road work on Christie Road in Martinez starting Wed., 9/16 - Wed., 9/23/26, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Expect up to 15 minute delays through the work area due to traffic control and lane closures.
Transportation
The Vallejo Sun
September 10Solano County veterans struggle with federal cuts to mental health services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled group therapy for Mare Island and Fairfield veterans and shortened sessions as wait times have ballooned.
Government & Civic
Contra Costa County Government
September 9DA Investigators Searching for Additional Victims in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Case
Martinez, California – Investigators with the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office are asking the public for help identifying and contacting victims in a years-long human trafficking investigation.
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Martinez by the numbers
- Area
- 12.64 sq mi (32.74 km²), 1.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.6
- Households
- 14,723
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $127,355
- Median house value
- $859,800
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 525 HENRIETTA STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553