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End of an Era: Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Long a Favorite of Local Golfers, Plans to Close After More Than Half a Century
Part of the Hwy 4 course west of Martinez slated to become luxury RV resort, while John Muir Land Trust turns rest into open space abutting Fernandez…
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Tom Lochner
Special Election Fight Sends Martinez Unified School District into Turmoil
Petition challenging appointment for vacant seat leads to finger pointing, ill will and board meeting drama; teachers union president addresses 2022…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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Rain Doesn't Dampen Excitement as Residents Celebrate Opening of Alhambra Hills to Public
The public can now hike 297 acres of open space south of Highway 4 thanks to work of citizen volunteers, approval of Measure F in 2022
Viewpoint: It's Time for a Major Shakeup at the Martinez Refinery After Saturday's Massive Fire
Despite progress last year, refinery officials have failed to restore the public trust that was shattered in 2022 and 2023. It is time for them to leave…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Campbell Theater Shows, Little League Signups, John Muir Events, Library Programs, High School Sports and More
Our latest roundup of events and activities in and around Martinez over the next few weeks
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Craig Lazzeretti
News You Can Use: Library Goes to the Dogs; Drop-in Line Dancing; Campbell Shows; Birding Outing; and More
Our latest roundup of activities and events in and around Martinez, plus a special message for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Craig Lazzeretti
Refinery Town Hall Scheduled for Thursday at John Muir Elementary School
PBF Energy announces plans for resuming refinery operations following Feb. 1 fire; City Council provides direction on parking initiatives; MUSD urged to…
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Craig Lazzeretti
BREAKING NEWS: Fire Breaks Out at Martinez Refinery, Level 3 Community Warning System Alert Activated
Shelter-in-place order lifted for neighborhoods north of refinery as fire is finally brought under control Saturday evening; health advisory for…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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Show Me the Money: Who's Funding the Mayor, Council Campaigns
Here's what the early campaign finance reports show about who's backing who in the Martinez races
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Craig Lazzeretti
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News You Can Use: Upcoming Events and Programs In and Around Martinez
Martinez Sturgeon hit the diamond starting May 20; celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday at Campbell Theater; library book sale Saturday; and more to look…
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Craig Lazzeretti
Martinez Sturgeon Baseball a Throwback to a Different, Simpler Era
Team's home opener is set for this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Martinez's own "Field of Dreams," Waterfront Park, against the Dublin Leprechauns
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Long-awaited Refinery Dust Fallout Map is Released
Bay Area Air Management Quality District releases model on Thanksgiving Night "spent catalyst" release from Martinez Refining Co., will discuss findings…
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Craig Lazzeretti
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