MARTINEZ – Health officials in Contra Costa County on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to a Martinez refinery that has been under scrutiny following multiple flaring incidents and hazardous materials releases. In a statement, the agency said they made visited Martinez Refining Company to request records and observe its operation, focusing on safety programs, reliability … Read more
MARTINEZ – Contra Costa County health officials and Martinez residents said they’re fed up with yet another flaring on Friday at the Martinez Refining Company. The release sent a foul odor into the air. County officials said the smell irritated people who live as far away as Crockett, which is about 11 miles away. Health … Read more
RICHMOND — Contra Costa Health said two people who died from Legionnaires’ Disease may have contracted the illness from a spa in Richmond. The public health agency was notified of the deaths on Thursday and Friday. During their investigation, the agency said it learned the two people had visited Zen Day Spa in Richmond just … Read more