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ROBERT E. FISHBACK May 17, 2013 at 05:56 am
When the pressures of life return to the level it was fifty years ago, there will be little need of…Read More iron fisted restraints on legalized self induced relaxation.
Mike Turner May 15, 2013 at 07:58 am
Yes let's lower it to 0.00. Let's make it illegal to even look at alcohol before driving.
Let's…Read More also require drivers wear helmets while driving because it will save an estimated 1 out of 5 car fatalities according to Australian studies.
Let's raise the driving age to 25. That will save lives.
Let's make the following illegal while driving: talking to passengers, looking away from the road, driving with one hand, using the radio, snacking, thinking, drinking coffee, shaving, makeup, GPS devices. If it saves one life it's worth it.
The goal should be to make driving a zero-risk activity at whatever cost.
Steve J May 14, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Lower the level to .02 which is the standard in Sweden. Or .00 which is the level in Japan.
It is…Read More sad to read the comments already posted by alcoholics here who oppose lowing the level. if you can't resist drinking alcohol before you drive then you have a serious substance abuse problem and you need to get treatment for your addiction. If you want to have a glass of wine with dinner then do it at home, but don't drive.
Seriously? May 11, 2013 at 02:31 pm
Martinez facility criminals: Most of them wear uniforms.
Look at the timeline: Detained around 3:00…Read More am. Mentioned heart condition. Docile. Booked 5 hours later . "Cleared medical" (not "refused" as testified to) In restraints, in a cell with a door. 'Tased then punched to "subdue" (no mention of the other abuse inflicted).
Patch: This is a news story. "Punching the Crosswalk"? "'High' Schoolers (sic)"? Suggestion: File the latter under "Cheap Shots And Snark" and follow up the Martinez "News" story. How many more people will be abused by the hands of those who swore to protect and serve (some of them very, very, recently). Where is the 'adult supervision?' At the very least, the "officers" involved here bring shame and guilt-by-association liability to any honorable law enforcement/public servant left in Martinez. Start here: Is this facility used as a training ground for young officers on probation? Check out the age, and length of service of the staff.
Frances Vaught April 20, 2013 at 03:16 am
The elledged kidnapping on Morello. Why were the people that live near that area ever informed? It…Read More is near a school and have many neighbors with school aged children that would have found this information informative. Good to know days later.
Chris J Kapsalis April 18, 2013 at 04:25 pm
I put up three signs for weed eating, out of the way, trying to get some jobs, and what happens? In…Read More one day I was reported and called by the city and forced to take my three little signs down? While others are up no problem. I went to city hall and was told " If someone reports you we have to tell you to take them down or fine you." If not it is ok? " Yes, basiclly" So in short, if you have some determined busy bodies that want to make your life hard, they will report anything you do try to get you in trouble, even for sellign strawberries. I could go on, but it goes right into a whole big mess of BS and double standards.
Emily Henry (Editor) April 18, 2013 at 04:23 pm
This isn't the first time I've seen this complaint on the police log...
Michael Lopez April 11, 2013 at 08:57 pm
Jordan, I'm glad you and your friend are ok. At the speed that car was going, I can understand it…Read More really could have been fatal, especially considering the size of that SUV.
Jordan Reece April 11, 2013 at 02:36 pm
I was in a car with my friends driving toward down town martinez when we saw and heard sirens behind…Read More us. Driving next to a white truck that was turning left on to the street before allen st. The driver of the GMC sped right past us swerving into the left lane then around the white truck. Skidding back into the right lane in front of us. Then the driver lost control swerving into the parked car after losing a tire. Then crashing into the house. We pulled over at the next block and tons of police cars started showing up at the scene. So glad that we were not harmed in this accident if we were going any faster that 35 mph we would have been history.
MIKE ALFORD April 11, 2013 at 02:36 am
Now ----- Let Me Get this Straght --- ANOTHER SHELL SPILL ? I Dont Believe You ! No There Couldnt…Read More Be ! Not Another Spill And Mark Ross Has Not Said A Thing ? This Just Cannot Be ! Well Maybe We Will Get An Update From AN official Shell Spoksman ! ---- Oh Dear What Will Become Of Us ? ---- Wheres The BIG (M) --- When You Really Need to hear Something ??????
Marilla MacDonald Epperly April 18, 2013 at 01:35 pm
Re: Garbage can mystery
Seems I was the victim of the stolen can. The person who took it drove down…Read More Sunhill Lane dragging the can until they hit my car with it!
Cheryll March 27, 2013 at 08:55 pm
Interesting. Our Mt.View Improvement Association on Palm Ave has been hit twice in three weeks for…Read More copper. Looks like a Martizian staying so local. Sounds like the neighborhoods all around Palm Ave and any clubhouses need to get some extra security. We got it covered now... The amount of copper they take is worth $50 bucks. The damage we have to pay out of our own coffers is $8000. They better hope Our Group doesnt catch them. God wont be happy either.
Anne Mobley March 26, 2013 at 07:38 pm
Proves again and again that our Police Department is understaffed. These are insignificant issues…Read More that do require a response. However, how long is response time for critical issues?
These silly things that take the Police away from real problems costs us taxpayers lots of money.
MIKE ALFORD March 26, 2013 at 01:03 am
Ive Been Listening To my police Scanner ! Concord -- Plesant Hill -- Walnut Creek -- Martinez &…Read More County ---- Its interesting ---- Martinez Seems (in fact) in the last couple od days --- Gone When The Police Arrive ?
ROBERT E. FISHBACK April 26, 2013 at 04:36 pm
c5..just curious....c5 is Pentane...a very light and clear hydro-carbon. I wonder if a person who…Read More had a part of his colon removed would have a semi-colon....Has this thread become an exercise in Scatology ? :)
lovelafayette April 18, 2013 at 01:13 pm
You are callous. This is rape and suicide! This family is to be applauded for removing the stigma…Read More of rape and publicizing this tragedy. Rapists should not be accorded anonymity, I hope the family publishes their names. Post those names on the internet and create a permanent record for all to see, those bully boys will never escape their crimes.
james April 17, 2013 at 09:49 pm
not to sound callous in a sad time like this but kids have too "soft" these days. Too…Read More cuddled and protected. In the old days we might have called them being a sissy. I got into numerous fights, let alone arguments, for being called by various names for Asian, about my looks, speech, etc. that was in 7th grade in Oakland. Oakland public school! I think i am a more rounded and stronger person because of that experience. Rough it up a little, kids!
Emily Henry (Editor) April 15, 2013 at 09:22 pm
Commenters on the Martinez Patch Facebook page say that Aaron's injuries were, thankfully, not…Read More life-threatening: https://www.facebook.com/MartinezPatch If you have any updates on the Hern family, please let me know: Emily.Henry@Patch.com.
Gay Gerlack April 15, 2013 at 08:54 pm
Aaron is out of surgery and okay, will have to stay in the hospital a few more days. Katherine,…Read More Alan, and Abby are safe as well as Frank and Sandra Hall who traveled to Boston with the Hern's.
Marianne Farina April 15, 2013 at 08:33 pm
Praying for all the people who were injured or killed...this brings it so close to home !
MIKE ALFORD April 5, 2013 at 04:37 pm
NOW ---- Do You Get It ! ------- And You wonder WHY our Country And WHY There Is so many people Out…Read More Of Work ----- So many HOMELESS ----- OH yea Thats The Ticket Just Light Up A Dubi --- Open A Bottle Of Booz --- It Will All Go Away ! ---- BUT DONT YOU DARE DISIPLINE THAT 13 Year Old ! ----- Just Take A long Drag Off That JOINT ---- And It Will All Just Go Away !!
Paul L Wilson April 5, 2013 at 04:07 pm
She surely must of had a medical card? You are never to young for pot in California? Everyone must…Read More get stoned!
MIKE ALFORD April 5, 2013 at 03:27 pm
Just what and how do you deal with a 13 year old kid that has a problem and is out of control---…Read More what is a 13 year old doing with marijuana ? NO GRANDMA Did the only thing she could do ! And where in the hell are you getting NO One has Died Because Mabey Your using Too much of That Yourself ? Come out of the Fog Your in Maybe Your Using too much of that stuff yourself or Your Running around With EX cop From martinez Mike Marchino -- See He use to kick doors in in Martinez looking for Marjiana --- But Now he Backs The Use Of It ! How Many people a year Do you think get into cars and drive under the influnce of This Drug alone --- Wake up -- Ever heard of the Mexican Cartels ? What do you think they would do to YOU or Anything that came Between You And their Marjiuana Busness ---- Yea Thats The Ticket just keep letting kids do & get away with getting out of control with their grand parents & parents Why do you think our country in out of control ------------ Laws ! Includung theGoverment Officials no one Does what their soppose to ----
MIKE ALFORD April 2, 2013 at 10:31 pm
THATS A SHAME ! ------- He Should Have Been A County SUPERVISOR --- Than He Could HAVE GIVEN…Read More HIMSELF A Raise --- THAN RETIRED !
Jojo Potato April 2, 2013 at 07:04 pm
I should have looked it up. According to the CC Times:
"he will not collect a Contra Costa…Read More County pension, Louder confirmed. He would have had to work at least five years to become eligible for the benefit. Instead, he will receive retirement income from Virginia, he said.
issy mireles March 23, 2013 at 08:41 pm
Frank mireles is my dad and he is a good person is a drummer plays for many charity events,and Jason…Read More lied i heard him he told my dad to help him and that he worked for the church. please let my daddy go.
Martinez Police: DUI Checkpoints On Friday, May 17
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