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A Decade in the Making: Pine Meadow Park Opens to Cheers, Rave Reviews

News You Can Use: Pine Meadow Park Ribbon Cutting; Fourth of July Parade, Fireworks; Sturgeon Schedule; John Muir Saturday Programs; Golden Hills Cleanup; Theater and Library Events; and More

MUSD Introduces New Superintendent Gigi Patrick at Board Meeting

City Officials Address Growing Concerns About New Pickleball Court Noise Issues

County Supervisor Suggests Removing Controversial Section of Independent Report on February Refinery Fire

News You Can Use: Pool Season Opens; Public Meeting on Refinery Fire Reports; Juneteenth; Beaver Festival; Compost Giveaway; “Jumanji” and “Radio Plays”; Golden Hills Cleanup; Plaza Events and More

Updated: Weekend Wrap: MUSD Board Announces New Leadership for District; Special Election Draws to Close; Meeting to Address Pickleball Problems; and Social Media Post of the Week

Updated: State Law Governing Refinery Contract Workers Dominates Meeting on Investigation into February Fire

Weekend Wrap: MUSD Board Announces New Leadership for District; Special Election Draws to Close; Meeting to Address Pickleball Problems; and Social Media Post of the Week

State Law Governing Refinery Contract Workers Dominates Meeting on Investigation into February Fire

News You Can Use: Downtown Paving, Monthly Car Show, Pride Bracelet Making, John Muir NHS Saturday Programs, Green Home Tour and More

Independent Report: Inadequate Monitoring, Control of Work Led to Massive Feb. 1 Refinery Fire After Workers Opened Wrong Flange

Weekend Wrap: New Pickleball Courts Bring Neighborhood Complaints; MUSD Presents Healthy Kids Survey Results; Council Signs Off on Capital Projects

City Moves Toward Public-Private Partnership Model for Marina as Budget Pressures Escalate

News You Can Use: Sturgeon Players in Need of Homes as Season Opener Nears; Theater, Library and Equestrian Events on Tap; Memorial Day Observances; MUSD Superintendent Retirement Reception

Weekend Wrap: What to Know About This Week's Fire at Valero's Benicia Refinery; Supervisor Discusses Future of MRC with Local Labor Leaders; MUSD Certificated Employees of the Year

Weekend Wrap: Council Raises User Fees, Highlights New Traffic Website; Latest City Population Data; PBF's Loss from Refinery Fire; New Retailer Coming to Town; May Day Rally

News You Can Use: AHS, Campbell Theater Productions, Pacheco Marsh Ribbon Cutting, Library Events, Native Garden Tour, Pioneer Cemetery Cleanup, CERT Events and More

Curtain Set to Descend on Long Career of Beloved Alhambra High Drama Teacher

City Looks to Prioritize Downtown Restroom, School Traffic Safety Improvements, New Trees Among Upcoming Capital Projects

News You Can Use: Easter Egg Hunts, Bikes and Bunny Hops, Earth and Arbor Day Celebrations, Theater, Library Events and More

Council Votes to Reduce Parking Permit Fees for Downtown Merchants and Employees

Refinery Fire Update: Injured Worker Was Taken by Helicopter to Hospital for Treatment

Viewpoint: Second Chances: A Year-Round Commitment to Safety and Justice

Breaking News: Worker Injured in Wednesday Fire at PBF Energy's Martinez Refinery

County HazMat to Monitor Refinery as it Prepares to Restart Operations After Fire

News You Can Use: John Muir Site Curtails Hours of Operation; Wildfire Maps Presentation; Wildflower Hike; Brickyard Run; Summer Camp Registration; Mayor's State of City Address; and More

Special Election Fight Sends Martinez Unified School District into Turmoil

Refinery Town Hall: County to Pursue 'Full-Facility Audit' of MRC; Residents Lash Out in Frustration Over Repeated Incidents

News You Can Use: Shave-a-thon, Wildflower, Birding Hikes, Compost Giveaway, Library, Theater Events, and More

Refinery Town Hall Scheduled for Thursday at John Muir Elementary School

Martinez Police Officer Fired Following Repeated Use-of-Force Violations; Misconduct Disclosed in Aftermath of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at Velvet Dispensary

City Continues to Explore Way to Ease Downtown Parking Burdens; School Board Special Election Set

News You Can Use: Youth Baseball/Softball Parade, Library Events, Downtown Parking Workshop, CERT Training and More

Special Election Challenging School Board Appointment Expected to Exacerbate MUSD Budget Woes

Congressman Addresses Refinery Fire at Martinez City Council Meeting

News You Can Use: Community Resource Fair, Wellness Walk, Black History in Martinez, Library Events, New Sport Courts Ribbon Cutting and More

From 'Decisive Victory' to Disaster: The Topsy-Turvy Year that Culminated in Massive Feb. 1 Refinery Fire at MRC

Refinery Fire Update: Cancer-Causing Chemicals Were Released in Feb. 1 Blaze, But Wind Direction Limited Impact on Community

Refinery Fire Updates: Public Awaits Info on What Chemicals Were Released from Saturday's Blaze; MUSD Absences Jump; Ongoing Investigations

Residents Slam Martinez Refining Co. at Supervisors, Council Meetings as Officials Seek Answers from Saturday's Fire

Refinery Fire: Mayor, Residents Expected to Speak at Board of Supervisors Meeting This Morning

Rain Doesn't Dampen Excitement as Residents Celebrate Opening of Alhambra Hills to Public

Viewpoint: It's Time for a Major Shakeup at the Martinez Refinery After Saturday's Massive Fire

Chaos Overtakes Marathon School Board Meeting as Trustees Are Dragged into Middle of Trade Unions Feud

BREAKING NEWS: Fire Breaks Out at Martinez Refinery, Level 3 Community Warning System Alert Activated

News You Can Use: Special School Board Workshop, Alhambra Hills Opening, Lunar New Year Celebration, Mt. Wanda Wellness Walks and More

MUSD Superintendent Helen Rossi to Retire at End of School Year

Two Candidates Vie for Open Seat on Martinez Unified School Board

As Wait Continues for Franklin Canyon Golf Course Closure, Alhambra High Prepares for What Could be Final Season at Longtime Home

Are Martinez Fire Hydrants Up to Snuff in Case of Wildfire? City to Spend Money to Find Out

News You Can Use: Workshops Scheduled on Downtown Parking; Alhambra Hills Open Space Grand Opening; Library Events and More

Hidden Valley Sportscourts Project, Featuring 8 Pickleball Courts, Nears Completion

News You Can Use: Upcoming Library Events, Campbell Show, City Meeting Schedule, Farmers' Market and More