Martinez (Spanish: Martínez) [9][10] is a city in and the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. [11] . Located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, the city's population was 37,287 at the 2020 census.

Feb 1, 2025 · MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- A shelter-in-place order for residents near the Martinez Refining Co. was lifted Saturday night after a fire that injured at least six people. The sirens coming from the ...

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3 days ago · Martinez Refining Company officials notified the Bay Area Air District at 1:41 p.m. and called Contra Costa County Health Service Hazard Material Programs at 1:48 p.m. for a level 2 public health ...

Feb 2, 2025 · A fire at the Martinez Refining Company in Martinez, Calif., left six people injured. The incident also caused the city of Martinez to issue a public health advisory for those in the city and ...

Feb 1, 2025 · Martinez Refining Company reported a fire at 1:47 p.m. that may affect people with respiratory sensitivities in nearby neighborhoods. Our HazMat team is responding to investigate whether there are ...

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Visit Downtown Martinez Today! Explore the diverse offerings, from unique retail shops to enticing restaurants, wine bars, and local craft breweries. The town boasts live entertainment, top-notch health and beauty options, and the latest trend of pop-ups.

The City of Martinez is governed by a five-member City Council, with the Mayor elected at large and four Councilmembers elected by district, serving overlapping four-year terms. The Council represents residents, sets policies, provides direction to the City Manager, and ensures accountability in meeting community needs.

Martinez became the first town in the District of Contra Costa. Some months later, the California Legislature met to draw county lines and to designate a seat of Justice (government) for the new counties.