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Author: Rick Jones

General News

Newsom announces California moving to stage 2 of reopening, will Contra Costa follow?

Posted onMay 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Gov. Newsom announced Monday afternoon plans to move the state into Stage 2 of reopening.   Following that announcement Contra Costa County Health Dept responded …

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Martinez News-Gazette March 27, 2020 (e-edition)

Posted onMarch 27, 2020March 30, 2020

It’s becoming a familiar sight to shoppers: An overhead sign directs them to the toilet paper aisle, but that aisle is nothing but empty shelves. …

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Robbery attempt at Nob Hill shopping center

Posted onJanuary 21, 2020January 21, 2020

Around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon Martinez Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a robbery attempt at Ian’s Yogurt at 530 Center Avenue, according to MPD …

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Main Street Sweets ending 24-year run

Posted onJanuary 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Main Street Sweets, an anchor of downtown Martinez for over 20 years, will close its doors on February 1. According to owner Marty Bender the …

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Retail cannabis storefront on Council agenda for final vote

Posted onJanuary 13, 2020January 13, 2020

The Martinez City Council is set to give final approval for a conditional certificate to a cannabis retail storefront at a controversial location. On Nov. …

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Anonymous gift gives AHS marching band a new look

Posted onJanuary 11, 2020

Sarah Stafford, Director of Music at Alhambra High School, knew she had a challenge. Raising over $30,000 is not easy goal. Her marching band’s uniforms, …

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Suspect charged with felonies in attack on Mayor Schroder

Posted onDecember 13, 2019December 16, 2019

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder was assaulted Thursday afternoon in front of his insurance business on Main Street in Martinez. Reached Thursday evening …

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Sources: Farias recruited lawyer to target Martinez

Posted onNovember 19, 2017March 1, 2018

The Malibu-based lawyer threatening a lawsuit against the city and school district was recruited to Martinez by former Martinez Councilmember Anamarie Avila Farias. Multiple independent …

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  • Slice of Italeigh Pizza & Cheesesteaks Moving to Main Street January 17, 2021
  • Obituary: John Charles Talt (Sept. 11, 1940 – Dec. 7, 2020) December 17, 2020
  • Gipner says goodbye December 11, 2020
  • Volunteers begin renovations at Martinez Museum November 11, 2020
  • Obituary: Karen Fagundes Garrison 10/23/1961 – 11/01/2020 November 6, 2020
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