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Are Martinez Fire Hydrants Up to Snuff in Case of Wildfire? City to Spend Money to Find Out
L.A. catastrophe brings to forefront need to inspect and maintain city fire hydrants; residents raised alarms about issue over a year ago when hydrants…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Workshops Scheduled on Downtown Parking; Alhambra Hills Open Space Grand Opening; Library Events and More
Our latest roundup of news and events in and around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti
Hidden Valley Sportscourts Project, Featuring 8 Pickleball Courts, Nears Completion
Also, PBF Energy begins "turnaround" project involving catalytic cracking unit; City Council to discuss expired Project Labor Agreement on Wednesday…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Upcoming Library Events, Campbell Show, City Meeting Schedule, Farmers' Market and More
Our latest roundup of events and activities in and around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti

December 2024

Martinez Unified Budget Woes Continue as More Painful Cuts Loom in 2025
School district seeks applicants for board vacancy; city pursues emergency repairs to Marina from recent storm; PD nears full staffing; Alhambra Hills…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Road Paving on Morello; Final City Council, School Board Meetings of Year; Holiday, Library and Theater Events, and More
Our last roundup of the year on events and activities in and around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti
'I Realized Early On That I Was a Public Servant': Newly Elected Councilman Ready to Make History on Wednesday
Greg Young, a 23-year Martinez resident who will become the first Black member of the City Council in Martinez history, brings background in community…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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Election Wrap-up: The Final Vote Counts, and the Whopping $70K School Board Campaign Contribution That Showed Up on Election Day
Loophole in campaign finance law allows unlimited contributions to school board candidates, which became major factor in Contra Costa County Board of…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Santa Arrives for House Visits, Frolic as Holiday Season Shifts into Gear
Our latest roundup of events and activities in and around Martinez
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Craig Lazzeretti

November 2024

Happy Thanksgiving: What Martinezians Have to Be Grateful For
While there are plenty of challenges in our city, there are also plenty of reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving. Here's a few from my list; what's…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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City Hires Consultant to Help Develop Strategic Plan to Guide Priorities, Goals in Coming Years
Also, Council hires new Marina operator, transfers ownership of DiMaggio boat to nonprofit; removal of Hidden Lakes bike ramps draws backlash; traffic…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Holiday Season Kicks Off with Holiday Boutique, Tree Lighting and other Downtown Festivities on Friday
Our latest roundup of events and activities in and around Martinez, plus what to know about School Board, City Council meeting this week
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Craig Lazzeretti
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