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Describing the 2012 Election In One Word

Martinez Patch Facebook readers answered the call to describe the 2012 election in one word.
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2012 Primary Race Officially Starts Dec. 30

Candidates can take out papers for signatures in lieu of filing fees beginning Friday.
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Election 2012: A Confusing Year For Martinez

With a spate of new candidates and changes in the various district lines, next year's…
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2012 In Review: The Top 5 Stories On Martinez Patch

Here are the five most widely read stories on Martinez Patch this past year.
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George Miller Runs For House Re-election

Martinez Democrat is a longtime incumbent.
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Martinez Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Martinez and Contra Costa County.
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Mike Thompson Looking Forward To Representing Martinez

Two receptions for new congressman in Martinez this weekend.
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When is the Voter Registration Deadline?

Here you'll find voter registration dates and information for Contra Costa County residents.
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Two Office Holders Reach Out To Martinez Voters This Week

A congressman and a state senator, both running for election in Martinez next year, are…
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Defeat for Contra Costa Clean Water Measure

With 59 percent saying no, voters have rejected a mail-in ballot for a Contra Costa County…
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Martinez Patch Voter Guide

Here is a complete list of national, state and local measures and candidates.
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Should It Be Easier To Pass School Parcel Taxes in Martinez?

Some lawmakers in Sacramento want to lower the threshold for approval to 55 percent.
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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be…
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Skrehot Lists Priorities for School Board

Former board member Ron Skrehot explains why he is running again for a seat, and what he…
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Nonpartisan Site Offers Help Sorting Through State Ballot…

A comprehensive endorsement list and nonpartisan summary of the ballot measures help voters…
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Steve Weir's Retirement: A 40-Year Political Career Comes To…

The Contra Costa County clerk talks about his career in politics from the water board when he…
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School Board President on State Budget - 'This Is Madness'

Vicki Gordon says the new state budget makes the district play a guessing game.
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Contra Costa Democrats BBQ

Contra Costa Democrats party at the 81st Annual Summer BBQ Democrats from all over Contra…
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What Does "I Have a Dream" Mean Today?

Aug. 28 is the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech in 1963. Do his words…
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Firefighters Talk About Not Fighting Fires

NPR reporters spent some time riding around with Concord firefighters for a story on the…
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Water Tax Ballot Is In Your Mailbox

Contra Costa County property owners to vote on ballot for programs to bring water up to state…
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New Districts, New Rules and New Candidates on June Ballot

Here's what Contra Costa voters will see on their ballots in the June primary:
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Democratic Insiders Say Obama Won Debate, GOP Responders…

Patch surveyed influential California Republicans and Democrats for their opinion on the…
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Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every…

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations…
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Dan Boatwright, Contra Costa State Legislator, 1930-2012

Former state Senator Daniel Boatwright, who represented a large part of Contra Costa County,…
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What Time is the Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Tuesday's round two between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.
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What Would You Do If You Were City Manager In 2012?

Martinez is facing a series of old and new challenges in the coming year. How would you meet…
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A Gift Of $36,600 For Pleasant Hill Schools, Including…

The Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education awarded grants for each school that requested one.
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City Budget Approved

Some harsh words exchanged between city manager and vice mayor over planning manager cut at…
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Menesini Apparently Will Run for Supervisor of District Five

Two other members are not running, two others are less forthcoming with their plans.
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