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Week in Review: Bomb Victim Throws Pitch; City Services Update; Martinez is Facelift Finalist

A look back at some of last week's stories in Martinez.

Consumers Asked To Show Some Love For Their Farmers Market This Summer. A non-profit organization is asking consumers to support their local farmers market this summer by pledging to shop there. Read more here.

Martinez City Services Safe Under Proposed Budget. City Manager Philip Vince would like to assure residents that the City of Martinez isn't cutting any services any time soon. Keeping a promise like that could be difficult, however. Read more here.

Martinez Boy Injured in Boston Bombing Throws First Pitch in Oakland Tuesday. A 12-year-old Martinez boy who was injured in the Boston Marathonbombings last month will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at today's game between the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants. Full story here.

Who's Hiring in Martinez: Court Custodian; College Math Intern; County Mail Manager. Learn more here.

Adopt A Pet At Contra Costa Animal Services. Watch video here.

Survey: Californians Support Brown Budget, Same Sex Marriage and Gun Laws. Do You Agree? The annual survey takes a reading of Californians’ opinions on hot-button issues. Full story here.

Benjamin Moore contest, Martinez is in the top 4 for a downtown facelift. Please vote. Read more about it here.


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