When in doubt, don't. Your safety when you travel is always the most important and when you are…Read More concerned about something, asking is good, but remember any town now has people with nothing better to do and your car etc. might be just what they are looking for to break in or worse. I'm a worry wart, but, no one is safe all the time even in cute, sweet, old fashioned Martinez.

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Palermo May 20, 2013 at 03:32 pm

I have found it's very hard to find a parking spot there. Another negative is the number of the…Read More "constant outsdoorsmen" types lurking all around. I've been confronted several times and worried about leaving my car there.

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Shell-MEF Run Art Contest

The Martinez Education Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its contest to design…

Announcements/Around Town May 20, 2013 at 01:50 pm

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Martinez Fire

Fire department is monitoring remaining burn this morning.

Announcements/Around Town May 20, 2013 at 10:26 am

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Martinez Fire

Our Fire Department is still working on the fire at 8:40 pm...

Announcements/Around Town May 19, 2013 at 08:46 pm

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Barbara Glenn May 23, 2013 at 06:30 am

The Fire Crew worked very late into the night and into the next morning. The Police were also…Read More working nearby, picking up some of the dead baby animals that were hit on the road, displaced by the fire.

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Martinez Grass fire

May 19th.

Announcements/Around Town May 19, 2013 at 08:05 pm

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Hi. I went to Smoky Ds BBQ A few days ago, and was highly disappointed. I am used to BBQ that…

Speak Out May 19, 2013 at 01:26 pm

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Urban Legend Cellars Wine Tasting & Silent Auction -…

Dear Gentle Persons: The East Bay Burners are building a 20' circular home with 34 panels…

Please contact Cathy Douat at (925) 957-6683 or catmj1@yahoo.com for a full list of donations thus far and how to prominently display your donation. o m do

Announcements/Around Town May 19, 2013 at 08:05 am

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Pretty good crowd and nice weather at the Peddler's Fair.

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 01:31 pm

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Some garden signs at the Peddler's Fair Saturday.

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 01:25 pm

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Lots of vases for sale at the Peddlers Fair.

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 01:08 pm

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Beanie Babies galore at the Peddlers Fair. Remember those?

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 11:36 am

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Knock knacks at the Peddler's Fair.

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 11:35 am

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Film Review: The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY roars. It enacts the vibrancy of unparalleled sumptuousness– delightful and…

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 04:12 am

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Film Review: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS is absolutely a trek into tour de force of a colossal masterpiece. It…

Announcements/Around Town May 18, 2013 at 04:11 am

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Beau Behan May 17, 2013 at 09:36 am

Hi Robert, Thanks for dropping in and checking out the blog. The new Patch look is so 'new' as I am…Read More still learning to navigate through. Just updated it and added the link to my film review. Thanks again. Cheers!

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Robert Rothgery May 17, 2013 at 09:30 am

I am happy to know that Mr. Behan's review of "STID" is now available. Might we know…Read More where it is available? Perhaps I am just an Apple lovin' technopeasant, but despite my frantic serial clicking on text without links, I could not find the actual story. Alas and alack I may never know why there is no darkness in "...Into Darkness" (or Lightness). Oh, and welcome back Jim!

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Hern Family Fundraiser at Armando's

What a fantastic opportunity it was tonight to hear GREAT music and raise money for our…

Speak Out May 16, 2013 at 11:41 pm

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Has anyone heard that a person killed themselves at Alhambra High on Sunday? I haven't seen…

Announcements/Around Town May 16, 2013 at 08:19 pm

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Poll: Do You Like The New Parking Meters On Main Street?

City Councilman Mark Ross, who works downtown, is sick of digging in his pockets for loose…

Announcements/Around Town May 16, 2013 at 06:47 pm

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Dick Duncan May 22, 2013 at 09:55 am

Do City Council members still get free parking passes as perk?

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Palermo May 20, 2013 at 03:30 pm

The main reason I don't go to any of the businesses downtown is the lack of parking. What little…Read More there is is taken up by the owners of these establishments. God forbid they park somewhere else less convenient so actual paying customers can frequent their businesses.

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Captain Bebops May 19, 2013 at 09:47 am

Jim, then that's yet another penalty for showing up for jury duty. The system needs a big overhaul.…Read More

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