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Teachers, students and families making adjustments as classrooms remain closed

Posted onApril 1, 2020

When California Governor Gavin Newson extended the shelter-in-place order through May 1, CJ Cammack, Martinez Unified School District (MUSD) superintendent followed the state Department of Education …

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Molly’s Market providing supplies during pandemic

Posted onMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

  “Sheltering in place” and “Social Distancing” has ironically linked neighbors who did not know each other and turned a new owner’s corner market into …

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Martinez Farmers’ Market will reopen Sunday 

Posted onMarch 18, 2020

The Martinez Farmers’ Market will reopen this Sunday (3/22) due to its classification as an essential business and a necessary food source during this time of “Shelter in Place.” We …

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New Marathon STEM Center unveiled at Boys and Girls Clubs of Contra Costa

Posted onFebruary 17, 2020February 29, 2020

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa held the grand opening of the Martinez Clubhouse Marathon STEM Center. The Boys & Girls Clubs of …

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Martinez Scouts lose camping equipment to thieves

Posted onFebruary 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Martinez BSA Troop 429 lost camping gear and supplies when their storage locker was burglarized last month. The Troop storage unit at Public Storage on …

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Intermodal pedestrian overcrossing update

Posted onJanuary 30, 2020March 26, 2020

The new elevator which provides access to the Pedestrian Bridge on the north side of the railroad tracks is now installed. While the elevator is …

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Chamber now accepting Citizen of the Year nominations

Posted onJanuary 20, 2020

The Martinez Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we are now accepting letters of nomination for the 2019 Citizen of the Year Awards. …

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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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New website and catalog for Contra Costa County Library

Posted onDecember 18, 2019December 19, 2019

The Contra Costa County Library has a brand new website and catalog. The platform offers an updated look and feel and is mobile responsive allowing …

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At Home With Jeff: The importance of maintenance

Posted onDecember 18, 2019December 19, 2019

By JEFF ROUBAL Martinez News-Gazette Columnist A recent visitor commented on our kitchen coffee pot and I was proud to point out the details. Our …

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Recent Articles

  • 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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