Martinez Local News: Breaking Updates, Crime & Community Stories

Arnold, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, politics, election, governor, money
June 03, 2026 16:10

Hilton and Becerra Lead California’s Unsettled Governor’s Race; Steyer Faces Elimination

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra hold the lead in California’s unsettled governor’s race, as billionaire Tom Steyer clings to dwind...

Likely, politics, government, law, employment
June 03, 2026 13:50

Trump Strips Job Protections from 8,000 Federal Workers, Including Senior Policy Roles

President Trump has signed an executive order reclassifying approximately 8,000 senior federal employees as at-will workers, removing civil service pr...

Davis, Los Angeles, crime, court, police
June 03, 2026 12:55

Los Angeles DA Reviews Two Sex Assault Cases Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Los Angeles County prosecutors are reviewing two separate sexual assault cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, presented by the LAPD and Sheriff's Departm...

Boulevard, Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Westlake, economy, immigration, small business, crime
June 03, 2026 06:20

Foot Traffic to Small Businesses Plunged After Last Year’s ICE Raids, Owners Say It Never Really Came Back

A year after ICE raids surged in Los Angeles County, small businesses in Latino communities report persistent drops in foot traffic and sales, with ma...

Downey, education, arts, scholarships, community
June 02, 2026 16:00

Downey Arts Coalition Honors 2026 Scholarship Recipients at Local High Schools

The Downey Arts Coalition presented scholarships to students from three local high schools during ceremonies at the Downey Theatre. - Recipients inclu...

Grayson, Martinez, infrastructure, flood protection, construction
June 02, 2026 08:20

Levee Raising Project Begins Near Walnut Creek and Highway 4

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has started a levee improvement project to enhance flood protection around the C...

Boulevard, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, economy, housing, transport, politics
June 02, 2026 05:50

From Walnut Creek to Mountain View, the Bay Area’s Most Exciting Downtowns Are in the Suburbs

Since the pandemic, suburban downtowns in the Bay Area have thrived while urban cores struggle. Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and others hav...

Columbia, Azusa, incident, crime, police, health
June 01, 2026 15:10

Father of two who spent three days in an Azusa police car died of extreme heat, officials say

Eric Valencia, a 37-year-old father of two, died of hyperthermia after being locked in an unlocked police SUV outside the Azusa Police Department for ...

Martinez, Oakland, crime, traffic
June 01, 2026 13:55

Man with Multiple Vehicle Theft Convictions Charged in Two More Alleged Thefts in Oakland

Caleb Grant, a man with multiple prior vehicle theft convictions, has been charged with two additional alleged thefts in Oakland. The charges include ...

Durham, health, medicine, technology
June 01, 2026 12:35

Robot Caregiver Offers New Hope for Dementia Patients in Durham, New Hampshire

A robot named Robbie is helping a Durham, New Hampshire couple manage daily life, offering a glimpse into the future of home caregiving for dementia p...

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3 June 2026 / 16:08

Plumas County Tax Measure Defeated, Incumbents See Mixed Results
Unofficial primary election results for Plumas County show a defeated sales tax measure and mixed ou...
3 June 2026 / 16:06

King County Transportation District Nears Sales Tax Vote
The King County Transportation District is finalizing a 0.1% sales tax to fund roads and support cit...
3 June 2026 / 16:02

Southern California's Role in Gaming Debate
Southern California communities are key stakeholders in California's expanding regulated gaming conv...
3 June 2026 / 16:00

Vallejo Police Arrest 8 in Sex Trafficking Operation
Vallejo police conducted a targeted enforcement operation in downtown Vallejo, resulting in eight ar...
3 June 2026 / 15:56

Bill aims to count all Native American students in California
California Assemblymember James Ramos has introduced AB 1581 to require schools to collect tribal af...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Murder Charge Filed Against Suspect in Death of Escondido 'Trump House' Owner
A murder charge has been filed against Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, in the death of Kerry Sheron, the 69...
3 June 2026 / 15:55

Man Accused in Series of Sexual Assaults Against Five Women Near UCLA
A man has been accused in a series of sexual assaults against five women near UCLA, with at least fo...
3 June 2026 / 15:52

Tight Race for Merced County Schools Chief
Early voting results for the Merced County Superintendent of Schools race show a tight three-way con...
3 June 2026 / 15:50

Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Northern California Coast
Two earthquakes with magnitudes over 5.0 struck early Wednesday off the Northern California coast. -...
3 June 2026 / 15:48

Bear Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Mariposa County
A vegetation fire named the Bear Fire is burning in Bear Valley, Mariposa County, prompting an evacu...