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Service Employees International Union on strike …

About 1,100 County workers in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) were on strike through the first week of October, marching and chanting in front of the County Administration Building, 651 Pine St., Martinez. The strike was over health insurance coverage and pay, with the SEIU asking for a 17 …

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Thirty-five flags retired during event

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Thirty-five flags were surrendered during the Oct. 11 flag retirement event at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Martinez. The Diablo Valley Squadron Naval Sea Cadets will dispose of the flags in a respectful manner. For those that didn’t make it to the event: the Veteran’s Memorial Building, …

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County credit rating upgraded by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the credit rating of existing Contra Costa County lease revenue bonds from “A1,” rated as upper-medium grade and low credit risk, to “Aa3,” rated as high quality and very low credit risk. The Oct. 6, 2016, upgrade follows the implementation of a new rating methodology implemented …

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Renovation continues …

An aerial view looking westward to “Parking Lot 4,” south of Marina Vista Avenue between Ferry and Las Juntas streets. Renovations to this parking lot include the removal and replacement of pavement, curbs, sidewalk and access ramps, as well as trees and landscaping. The project, which began in mid-September, is …

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Clowns not a threat, school super says

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A social media hoax threatening Alhambra High School (AHS) with a clown attack prompted a response from district officials Wednesday afternoon. The message, “Will be in Martinez tomorrow. See you Alhambra attendants at 12:22,” was posted Tuesday night to Instagram, by CoCo County Clown Gang. The message …

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Soroptimist awards grant for Get Real Academy

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Soroptimist International of the Americas has recognized the efforts of local Soroptimist clubs and provided a $2,500 grant for a local event. “Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls” is the title given to the grant program administered by Soroptimist International of the Americas Foundation, headquartered in …

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Barrelista recognized …

Congratulations to Martinez-based Barrelista Coffee House & Cafe on being recognized by the Contra Costa Sanitary District during the 2016 Pollution Prevention Awards. The awards were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Hilton Concord. Barrelista, 736 Main St., Martinez, was recognized “for using compostable food trays, cutlery and cups; and …

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