José Martínez

San Francisco

News Reporter at CBS News

News Reporter at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

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Articles

'Making sure it never happens again': NTSB offers nationwide recommendations in RM Palmer report

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

WEST READING, Pa. – Nearly two years after a devastating natural gas explosion rocked the R.M. Palmer candy factory in West Reading, federal investigators say it didn't have to happen. On March 24, 2023, an explosion tore through Building 2 of the factory just before 5 p.m., killing seven employees, injuring 10 others, and displacing three nearby families.
Shooting in Reading leaves 1 dead

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. – The sounds of Berks Jazz Fest echoed through downtown Reading this weekend, but just before midnight on Saturday, the mood shifted. Reading police responded to a shooting near Schuylkill Avenue and West Buttonwood Street, where they found 22-year-old Christopher Green inside a car with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he later died.
Joven de 22 años muere a tiros

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa .-La policía de Reading está investigando un asesinato ocurrido el sábado 5 de abril, justo antes de la medianoche, cerca de la avenida Schuylkill y la calle West Buttonwood. Un joven de 22 años, identificado como Christopher Green, fue encontrado con una herida de bala en la espalda dentro de un automóvil y falleció más tarde en el hospital. Las autoridades están pidiendo la colaboración del público para encontrar al responsable.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Reading

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. — The Reading Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night near the intersection of Schuylkill Avenue and West Buttonwood Street. Authorities say the incident happened just before midnight on April 5. Officers arrived at the scene to find 22-year-old Christopher Green inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was transported to Reading Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
'Like having a concert in your living room': Berks Jazz Fest kicks off in Reading with boost for local economy

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. — At the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Reading, the rhythm of Berks Jazz Fest is back. And for many attendees, it’s more than just a music festival, it’s a personal tradition. “I actually was supposed to be out of town,” said longtime Jazz Fest fan Sue Perrotty. “Tonight, I just decided to pop down, try and do my shows… It’s intimate—it’s like having a concert in your living room!”Perrotty, who recently retired as CEO of Tower Health, has been attending the festival for years.
Berks Jazz Fest brings economic buzz to Downtown Reading

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. — At the DoubleTree in downtown Reading, the sound of Jazz Fest echoes far beyond the ballrooms. It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year for the hotel, which hosts major events and welcomes both performers and out-of-town guests. “It’s amazing,” said Chassiti Anderson, General Manager at the DoubleTree. “We have people coming from out of state—D.C., Baltimore, even as far as North Carolina. They follow the acts.
Berks Jazz Fest awards night celebrates community, culture, music

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. – At the DoubleTree in downtown Reading, the stage lights were set just right, enough to shine on the people who've spent years helping Berks Jazz Fest thrive. Among them was Judy Long, who's been volunteering since 1997. "My whole thing is to help the community, to let people see a good night of music and make everybody happy while they're doing it. That's my job," said Long, who was honored with the John Ernesto Volunteer of the Year Award.
Berks Jazz Fest comes to life in Reading

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. - At the Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading, the lights are being tested, and the setup is officially underway, all under the supervision of Nelson Ojea. Ojea, a longtime volunteer who’s been part of the festival for more than a decade, says the excitement never fades. “We were here since eight this morning… and when this show starts tomorrow night, I'll be standing back there, and I’m gonna look up, and when the first note hits, I’m gonna be like, ‘Wow, we did it,’” Ojea said.
Phone down, eyes on road: New law goes into effect in June

3 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

WEST READING, Pa. – Across Berks County and beyond, the message is clear: Phones down, eyes on the road. It's part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it comes just two months before Paul Miller's Law officially takes effect across Pennsylvania on June 5. "The whole goal is to prevent motorists from using their mobile devices, cell phones and such — from texting, calling, or using social media.
Community rallies around 21-year-old volunteer shot in Reading

3 weeks ago | wfmz.com | José Martínez

READING, Pa. - It’s the kind of news that hits hard, especially when it’s someone you know. For Anthony Orozco and the team at Barrio Alegría, learning that 21-year-old Adonis Salazar had been shot at Reading’s City Park on Monday felt deeply personal. “We heard about what had happened to Adonis, and here at Barrio… what happens to one of us, happens to all of us,” said Anthony Orozco, director of communications at Barrio Alegría.