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Vintage videos show Martinez from decades ago

Posted onJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

A video from 1994 titled, ‘Martinez Life’ with Tom Greerty. John Sparacino is interveiwed and along with Greerty narrates the footage. Videos were shared by …

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Contra Costa County passes urgency ordinance to establish fines for health order violations

Posted onJuly 28, 2020

(Martinez, CA) – On July 28, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors used its emergency powers under state law to pass Urgency Ordinance …

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Council moves forward on anti-racism task force, seeks PRMCC input on street murals

Posted onJuly 23, 2020

Martinez City Council agreed Wednesday to pursue appointment of an anti-racism task force, and wants the Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission’s opinions on policies …

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City councilmember Noralea Gipner launches re-election campaign for Martinez City Council

Posted onJuly 22, 2020

Press Release Noralea Gipner, a Martinez City Councilmember, small business owner and advocate for the homeless, announced her re-election campaign for Martinez City Council, District …

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‘Black Lives,’ police defunding, racism task force speakers dominate Council meeting

Posted onJuly 16, 2020July 17, 2020

For about three and a half hours Wednesday night, Martinez City Council heard speaker after speaker blend their advocacy for Black Lives Matter with calls …

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Martinez man charged with multiple offenses including unlawful possession of a revolver 

Posted onJuly 16, 2020

A 30-year-old Martinez man has been charged with three criminal counts for allegedly waving a gun and threatening spectators gathered at a downtown Black Lives …

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Scenes from Sunday’s protest in downtown Martinez

Posted onJuly 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Will update this page. A smaller than expected crowd gathered at Court Street and the Black Lives Matter street mural. The crowd started to make …

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Kast Construction volunteers on Main Street to secure businesses

Posted onJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Employees of Kast Construction were on Main Street in downtown Martinez Friday volunteering to help business owners board up windows and doors. Many storefronts and …

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MPD releases information regarding Sunday’s planned protest

Posted onJuly 8, 2020

Dear Community: Many of you may be aware that we are planning for a large scale protest on July 12th. We have received numerous emails …

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Martinez Police Department preparing for ‘large-scale’ protest Sunday

Posted onJuly 7, 2020

Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal released information Tuesday to Martinez Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Martinez regarding an planned event. A protest is planned Sunday, …

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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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