News in Martinez
Contra Costa County Government
Published 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.
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Contra Costa County Government
Published 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.
Contra Costa County Government
Published 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.
The Vallejo Sun
Published 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.
Contra Costa County Government
Published September 09DA 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.
Contra Costa County Government
Published August 28Free Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on Oct.4 in Martinez
CCAS and Joybound are teaming up to host a free vaccination and microchip clinic on October 4th at our Martinez shelter.
Contra Costa County Government
Published August 17Martinez Resident Charged with Murder, Faces Special Circumstance Allegation
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed a felony complaint charging 36-year-old Marcos Eduardo Iriarte-Valdez of Martinez with the murder of Todd Stewart of Martinez, who was 68 years old at the time of his death.