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County Workers Rally To Protest What They Call Unjust…

A coalition of labor groups, now in contract negotiations, say two years of pay and benefit…

Top News October 11, 2011 at 05:40 pm

St. Catherine's Students Take Honors In Contra Costa County…

Four students receive honors, winning more awards than any other Catholic school in the…

Schools March 27, 2012 at 07:10 pm

Gem Faire

The Alameda County Fairgrounds is the host to a Gem Faire this weekend, featuring gems,…

Entertainment March 7, 2011 at 06:36 pm

Dozens Gather In Martinez To Protest Chevron's Request For…

The oil company says that the county has overvalued its property and wants a multimillion…

Government December 16, 2011 at 12:46 am

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Action: Honoring the Patriotic Americans Who Pay Their Fair…

Immediate Release - Photo Opportunity Media Contacts Ellis Goldberg, EllisG237@aol.com 925…

Government April 12, 2012 at 03:46 am

GET OUT: Art, Music and a Beaver Festival

Check out Patch.com's guide to this weekend's best events

Entertainment August 4, 2011 at 01:30 pm

The Couple Who Single Handedly Saved The John Muir Mansion…

Plans were already drawn up for a suburban development on the John Muir and Martinez Adobe…

Harriett Burt's Blog December 16, 2011 at 08:24 pm

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The bounty of the city at the tip of the county

A personal perspective of Martinez, and the value of this little town at the end of the county…

Scotty O'Neill's Blog July 15, 2011 at 01:02 pm

Gressett Rape Case Dismissed

A judge dismissed the Contra Costa County prosecutor's rape case.

Top News October 20, 2011 at 12:32 am

GET OUT: Fourth of July Weekend

Two celebrations in two cities, and much more

Entertainment June 30, 2011 at 10:46 pm

Another Occupy Martinez Action Scheduled For This Afternoon

This one will include labor unions and will be in front of the post office on Alhambra Avenue…

Top News November 17, 2011 at 03:41 am

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Courts Cut Services; Long Delays Expected

Residents throughout the county must now travel to Martinez to have cases heard.

Government November 16, 2012 at 07:16 pm

McLaughlin Lists Top Priorities

Patch has asked each of the five Martinez Unified school board candidates to name the top…

Schools August 27, 2012 at 06:44 pm

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The Grange Returns to Martinez

The new Martinez Grange has a storied history behind it. 135 years ago Alhambra Grange helped…

Harriett Burt's Blog March 7, 2012 at 12:29 pm

GET OUT: King O' The Moon and a Taste of Spain

Theater, wine tasting and other weekend pursuits for Martinez residents.

Entertainment July 8, 2011 at 02:45 am

GET OUT: Pig Races and Progressive Rock

In no particular order

Entertainment June 23, 2011 at 05:46 pm

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Martinez Gets a Tobacco Policy Grade of 'B'

American Lung Association gives cities grades in its 'State of Tobacco Control 2013' report.

Government January 16, 2013 at 05:01 pm

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A Weekend in Hayfork

" Don't know where you've been laddie, but it looks like you won first prize!" Jasper winnied.

Joey an Appaloosa horse waitin… September 2, 2011 at 04:31 pm

A Ticket To History -- The Truth About Muir Gardens

Muir Gardens: A mystery discovered and a mystery solved by community's history team --…

Harriett Burt's Blog February 27, 2012 at 02:21 am

Contra Costa County Cities Voted For President Obama By A…

Martinez was one of the cities that provided solid support for the president's re-election bid…

Government December 4, 2012 at 03:23 pm

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Martinez Gets an Ethical Check

On May 7,2011, Martinez had it's 2nd annual Ethics Day at Vicente High School, to remind both…

cristobal castenada's Blog May 21, 2011 at 10:45 am

Why Do We Call It Briones, Franklin Canyon, Raap…

Where the Names We Call Places Come From --- Bill Mero Decided to Find the Answers

Harriett Burt's Blog April 30, 2012 at 09:59 am

City Staff: Berrellesa Palms Project Cannot Be Revoked

The controversial 49-unit Section 8 senior housing project must be upheld, even though the…

Government April 10, 2012 at 11:49 am

A Martinez Environmental Legend You May Not Know: Robert van…

If life were fair, Martinez native Robert van den Bosch, would be as well known an…

Harriett Burt's Blog November 16, 2011 at 02:09 pm

Martinez' Roads Need Immediate Repair, Report States

Martinez ranks among the cities with the worst road surface conditions in the Bay Area,…

Top News June 23, 2011 at 01:37 pm

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State Stubs Out Mobile Cigar Lounge

CigaRV, aka "The Mobile Man Cave," was snuffed when the state refused to renew its license…

Government March 20, 2013 at 12:58 am

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Supreme Court - Martinez Kids Can Buy and Rent Violent Video…

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that California's ban on violent video games is unconstitutional.

Top News June 27, 2011 at 12:59 pm

What You Would Have Seen at the John Muir House in 1952

Fifty years after John Muir's death in 1914 his home was close to be torn down to make way for…

Harriett Burt's Blog December 13, 2011 at 04:06 pm

Dems Rigged Redistricting Map, Publication Charges

Pro Publica web site accuses Democrats of back-door influence on the citizen panel charged…

Government January 4, 2012 at 02:51 pm