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News You Can Use: Loaves and Fishes Food Drive; Frosty's Holiday Boutique; Frolic Parade; Campbell Shows; Victorian Holiday and Stargazing…
Our latest roundup of events and activities in and around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti
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City, County Address Continuing Homelessness Crisis as Point-In-Time Count Shows 10% Uptick in Martinez from 2020 to 2023
While City Council grills CORE team over effectiveness of services, county report cites cost of housing as top driver of homelessness; Planning…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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D.A. Launches 'Enforcement Action' into MRC but Makes No Mention of 10-Month Investigation into Community Warning System Failure
MRC's failure to notify community, officials of Thanksgiving release was basis for county's referral to D.A., refusal to conduct its own investigation…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Thanksgiving, Holiday, Library Events and More for November
Our latest roundup of events and activities around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti
Noise, Pollution From Buchanan Airport Planes Fuel Frustration, Worry in Martinez
"Constant bombardment" of noise has one Martinez homeowner considering relocating; environmental impacts from planes still using leaded fuel are another…
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Craig Lazzeretti
Veterans Day Bonus: Listen to the Stories of City's Veterans Courtesy of Martinez Oral History Project
Also, school board to discuss placing parcel tax renewal measure on March ballot; City Council to hold study session on creating its own Industrial…
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Craig Lazzeretti
Muir Oaks Residents Sound Alarm about Fire Hydrant Woes After Blaze Threatens Homes
"We dodged a bullet..." city official says about Oct. 2 fire, antiquated pipe system; police chief delivers good staffing news; council moves ahead on…
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Craig Lazzeretti
News You Can Use: AHS Stages 'Our Town' This Week; Library Celebrates Picture Book Month; Dia De Los Muertos LGBTQI+ Event; Veterans Day…
The latest roundup of events and activities in Martinez over the next few weeks
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Craig Lazzeretti
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October 2023
MUSD Enrollment Continues to Decline, but Attendance is On the Upswing
Also, City Council to discuss code enforcement, homeless services, City Hall staffing and ballot measure to convert city clerk position from elected to…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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Refinery Emissions, Safety and Lawsuit Take Center Stage at City Council Meeting
What to know in debate over wet gas scrubbers. Also, county Board of Supervisors reverses decision on 2024 vice chair after controversy; Planning…
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Craig Lazzeretti
City Council to Tackle Refinery Emissions, Youth Drug Use in Proclamations at Wednesday's Meeting
Also, a look at when bars and restaurants are allowed to play amplified/live music outdoors and indoors under new temporary noise permit approved by…
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Craig Lazzeretti
News You Can Use: Martinez Gets Spooky With Upcoming Halloween Events
Also, latest on Alhambra High football; Gaze at the stars tonight at John Muir Historic Site; downtown music and movie events; and activities for…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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