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Week in Review: State Snuffs Mobile Man Cave, the Life of a Gay Politician and More

Here are some of the headlines from last week in Martinez.

How Can Martinez Schools Teach Healthy Living? Schools around the country are looking for innovative ways to "raise a healthier generation of kids." Are Martinez schools doing a good job promoting healthy living? Read the full story here. 

Steve Weir's Retirement: The Life Of A Gay Politician: The Contra Costa County clerk remembers keeping his sexual identity secret while he ran for office in the 1980s and then being able to come out of the closet in the 1990s. Read the full story here. 

State Stubs Out Mobile Cigar Lounge: CigaRV, aka "The Mobile Man Cave," was snuffed when the state refused to renew its license citing a new ruling for mobile tobacco retailers. The company had been rolling into local cities like Martinez since 2010 and will now likely be sold out of state. Read the full story here. 

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Man Killed by American Canyon Police Frequented Martinez: Angelo Moreno was in a stolen truck when he pointed a 4.5-inch multi-tool at officers. Read the full story here. 

Martinez PD: Who is Locked in the Hotel Room? 

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Also, an alarming bonfire and other party favors, unusual and sometimes criminal behavior reflected in Martinez police reports from March 14 to March 16.


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