Sitemap - 2024 - Martinez News and Views

News You Can Use: Autonomous Shuttle Launches; Martinez Pride Set for Saturday; Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month at Library; Refinery Presentation; Coastal Cleanup Day; Mt. Wanda Moon Hike

County Supervisor Candidates Make Their Pitch to Martinez Voters in Interviews Ahead of Tuesday Candidates Forum

Council to Address Refinery Safety, Hidden Lakes Pond Fish Kill at Wednesday Meeting; MUSD Talks Affordable Housing

News You Can Use: City Ceremonies to Honor Fallen Officer, Remember 9/11; Supervisor Election Forum; Campbell Theater Performances; Full Moon Hike; Horse Show; Library Events; and More

Safety Culture Assessment Outlines Areas for Improvement at PBF Energy's Martinez Refinery

MUSD Enrollment Stabilizes as New School Year Begins; Economic Picture Brightens Just a Bit

Velvet Police Shooting One Year Later: Where Do Things Stand in Investigation, and What Has Happened Since?

News You Can Use: Refinery Safety Culture Meeting; Comedy at Campbell; 53rd annual Art in the Park; Read to a Dog; Mt. Wanda Hike; 'Super Mario Bros.' Movie; Compost Giveaway; and More

Who's Running for Local Office in November

If at First You Don't Succeed: After Failing in 2022, MUSD to Try Again with November Bond Measure

News You Can Use: August Pool Fun, National Night Out, Art in the Park, Campfires and Evening Hikes, Library and Theater Events, and More

New Order on Wastewater Discharges into Bay Sparks Fierce Debate as Cost and Environmental Concerns Clash

City Leaders Stay Focused on Long-Term Plans for Marina While Navigating Short-Term Challenges

News You Can Use: Pine Meadow Park Groundbreaking; Nomination Period for November Election Now Open; Movie Night at Nancy Boyd; Friday Night Splash; and More

John Muir Land Trust Makes Major Acquisition Along Franklin Ridge

Struggling Martinez Sturgeon (The Fish, Not Baseball Team) Could Get a Boost from Bay Area Regulators on Wednesday

News You Can Use: How to Stay Cool during Heat Wave; Fourth of July Activities; What's New at the Library and Campbell Theater; Bike & Play; Splash Night and More

Grand Jury Calls for Improvements to HazMat Responses, Community Warning System Alerts for Refinery Accidents

MUSD's Financial Situation Continues to Deteriorate as Board Prepares to Approve 2024-25 Budget

News You Can Use: Beaver Festival, Juneteenth, "Meet Me on Main," Friday Night Splash, Evacuation Drill, Library Events and More

Plan to Close Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Build RV Resort Continues to Take Shape, but Questions Remain

City Council to Recognize Pride Month, Juneteenth, Gun Violence Awareness Day at Wednesday's Meeting, Plus Name Fifth Grader 'Mayor for a Day'

News You Can Use: Pride Month Bracelet Making and Other Library Events; Summer Bike Series; First Fridays; Campbell Events; Worm Composting and More

City Grapples with Sudden Closure of Marina Bait Shop as it Continues Waterfront Revitalization Effort

Pride Flag to Fly at MUSD Campuses Following Unanimous School Board Vote

Revamped Martinez Sturgeon Eye Playoff Berth in 2024

Diversity Workshop Takes Emotional Turn as Council Members Wrestle with Martinez's Past and Present

News You Can Use: Composting Workshop, Inclusive Recreation Dance, Dylan Birthday Bash, Memorial Day Events, Read to a Dog, and More

End of an Era: Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Long a Favorite of Local Golfers, Plans to Close After More Than Half a Century

MRC to Fund Marsh Restoration Near Refinery as Part of Settlement with Regional Water Quality Control Board

City Council Approves Biggest Overhaul of Municipal Code in Nearly 50 Years

News You Can Use: Election 101 Seminar; 'Mass Appeal' at Campbell; Sturgeon Season Approaches; Downtown Outdoor Nights Return; Library Magic Show, Book Sale and Gardening Workshop; and More

Signs of Progress Seen in MUSD Students' Mental Health, According to Healthy Kids Survey

Report on Causes of "Spent Catalyst" Refinery Accident Draws Criticism at Public Meeting

News You Can Use: Earth Day and Arbor Celebrations, Mt. Wanda Wildflower Hike, 'Pirates' Invade Alhambra High, a Comic Operetta, Improv and Comedy, and Library Events Wrap Up April

Weekend Quick Hits: Public Hearing on Water Rate Hikes, Latest CORE Report on Unhoused, Sturgeon Medallion, Status of Intermodal Pedestrian Bridge, Marina Contractor Woes, Finance Dept. Progress

PBF Energy Touts Recent Refinery Safety Initiatives in Report to City Council

News You Can Use: Library Events, Ghost Tour, Campbell Shows; AHS Spring Musical; Birding Field Trip; Earth Day at John Muir; Sturgeon Players Need Homes; and More

'I Don't Want History to Repeat Itself." U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier Recalls Tragedy from 25 Years Ago at Town Hall Focused on Refinery Safety

Latest Refinery Meetings Scheduled for This Week, Including Town Hall by U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier

Mayor Highlights Progress, Challenges and Goals during State of City Address

News You Can Use: Fruit Rescue, Read to a Dog at the Library, Mt. Wanda Birding Hike, Film Premiere, Compost Giveaway, Egg Hunt and More

Primary Election Recap: Avila Farias on Glide Path to State Assembly After Bizarre Primary; Stage Set for Competitive Supervisor Race in November

Election Results: School Parcel Tax, City Clerk Measures Headed to Victory; Barbanica and Scales-Preston On Track to Square Off in November Runoff for Supervisor

Council Completes Update of Cannabis Regulations; MUSD Makes Painful Budget Cuts; 'Unannounced' Refinery Inspection Finds No Red Flags

News You Can Use: Storm Preparations, Baseball/Softball Parade, State of City Address, Creek Workshop, New Campbell Play and More

Weekend Quick Hits: City Council Retreat, PBF Refinery Fine, Marathon Fire Investigation, Teachers Contract Impasse and more

Martinez Unified Braces for Millions in Budget Cuts

Settlement Reached Between Air District and Martinez Refinery over New Air Emissions Law; No Wet Gas Scrubber at MRC; Plus, Latest Edition of "News You Can Use"

Supervisor Candidates Make Their Pitch to Martinez Voters at Forum

A Look at What Martinez Voters Will Be Deciding Locally in the March Election; Plus, a New Twist to Proposed Cannabis Ordinance Revisions

Investigation into Refinery Spent Catalyst Accident Pins Blame on Training Lapses, Worker Fatigue, Inadequate Safeguards

News You Can Use: Council-School District Liaison Meeting, Downtown Cleanup, District 5 Candidates Forum, Astronomy Night at John Muir NHS, Campbell Theatre Events, and More

PBF Energy, Big Oil Make Their Choice Clear in Local Assembly Race

Council Supports Retaining 24/7 Cannabis Dispensary Security Requirement Over Opposition from Local Retailer

City Staff Recommends Expansion of School Buffer Zone, Other Changes in Cannabis Regulations

News You Can Use: Library Goes to the Dogs; Drop-in Line Dancing; Campbell Shows; Birding Outing; and More

PBF Energy to Shareholders: No Need to Worry About Financial Fallout from Martinez Refinery Investigations

Analysis: The Top Questions Facing Martinez Officials and Residents in 2024

News You Can Use: Campbell Theater Shows, Little League Signups, John Muir Events, Library Programs, High School Sports and More