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Fire Breaks Out on Carquinez Scenic Drive

A small grass fire was brought under control after about two hours on Tuesday evening.
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50 Acre Grass Fire Near Briones Deemed 'Suspicious'

Cause of the blaze is under investigation; no injuries or structure damage reported.
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Man Killed In Fire Identified

Thomas Patillo, 64, died Tuesday in an early morning fire.
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Keep Fireworks In The Hands of The Pros

Fire Marshal reminds the public that the sale, possession and use of fireworks is illegal in…
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Small Grass Fire Burns About An Acre

Berrellesa Street fire was controlled within an hour.
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Contra Costa Democrats BBQ

Contra Costa Democrats party at the 81st Annual Summer BBQ Democrats from all over Contra…
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Martinez Meeting on Fire Station Closure Plan Is Jan. 10

ConFire holds meetings to discuss procedures in belt-tightening move to shutter four central…
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Two-Alarm Fire In Martinez Saturday Night

Con Fire responded to the blaze at a home on Trinity Place - no injuries were reported.
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Hydrant Prank A Danger To The Public

Over a dozen hydrants were opened by vandals Friday and Saturday.
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Update: Inmate Who Died In County Jail Was From Pittsburg

The 46-year-old man was known to have several medical issues.
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Update: Smoke Alarms Not Working In Fatal Pleasant Hill Fire

Patch user Craig Cannon contributed a photo of the incident.
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Fire At Pacheco Mobile Home Park

No one was injured in the one alarm blaze. Photographer Craig Cannon was on the scene.
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One Dead In Early Morning House Fire

Cause of the blaze still under investigation.
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Week In Review: Bomb Scare, Fire Stations, Water Supply

Some of the stories that made news this past week in Martinez
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Fire Chief Promises Immediate Training for Alhambra Valley…

Residents of Briones feel "cautiously optimistic" about the outcome of the July 30 community…
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Martinez Woman Arrested for Arson After Sunday Fire

The 49-year-old woman admitted to setting a Pine Court house ablaze Sunday, causing $35,000 of…
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Eat, Fry, Love: A Cautionary Tale of Turkey Fryers

"Captain Kirk" faces greater danger at home on Thanksgiving Day than he ever did in outer…
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Residents Told To Take Fire Prevention Into Their Own Hands

Fire Station 12 closes Tuesday, and Martinez residents heard from fire officials Thursday…
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'Christmas House' Catches Fire Again

The house at 910 Walnut Street renowned for its annual display of festive lights was the scene…
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Third Spare The Air Day In Place Today

It is again illegal to burn wood today.
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Thousands Went to Local Hospitals Following Refinery Fire

Public health official tells county supervisors that residents should have been notified of…
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New Districts, New Rules and New Candidates on June Ballot

Here's what Contra Costa voters will see on their ballots in the June primary:
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Gas Station Crash Sparks One Alarm Fire

Multiple cars were destroyed before the fire was put out. Photographer Robert Perry captured…
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Martinez/Bay Point BART Service Shut Down This Afternoon

Smoke shut down service between the North Concord station and Bay Point briefly this…
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Shelter In Place Warning Lifted For VA Hospital

Gas main severed during construction about 3 p.m.
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Father, Young Daughter Killed while Cycling

12-year-old girl also injured when speeding vehicle hit all three, fire marshal says.
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Meet The New Supervisor For Martinez

Federal Glover introduces himself as Martinez shifts from District 2 to District 5.
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Board Votes To Close Four Fire Stations, Including Station…

Unanimous vote will save $3 million in a district facing a $17 million deficit.
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Martinez Losing Newbie Teachers; Statewide Decline Sharper

Layoffs and California's last hired-first fired policy have meant a decline in the number of…
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The Couple Who Single Handedly Saved The John Muir Mansion…

Plans were already drawn up for a suburban development on the John Muir and Martinez Adobe…
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