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First responders, local dignitaries and the public came out for a brief flag raising and 9/11 ceremony Sunday morning, in remembrance of those lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony took place at Martinez’s own 9/11 memorial site, which includes steel girders from the World Trade …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Hazardous waste clean-up crews were hard at work Wednesday morning after a truck carrying pool chemicals crashed on Pacheco Boulevard. The two-vehicle collision occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Pacheco Boulevard, near Veale Avenue. According to ConFire officials, when the collision occurred, several boxes of pool chemicals spilled, …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The public is invited to join the Pleasant Hill-Martinez American Association of University Women (AAUW) at their October fundraiser, “A Taste of Fall.” Enjoy hearty appetizers, tasty desserts, local wines, a 50/50 raffle, and a Silent Auction while listening to a local high school jazz band. Mark …

9/11 Flag Raising MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Police Department’s Honor Guard will lead a flag raising ceremony in honor of those who died in the terrorist attacks 15 years, ago on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 memorial site …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday they will be hosting a public candidate forum for local City Council candidates. The four hopefuls running for council are incumbent Mark Ross, John Stevens, Noralea Gipner and Courtney Masella O’Brien. All four candidates have confirmed their attendance at the …

MARTINEZ – City Manager Brad Kilger announced Monday the hiring of Anne Cardwell as the assistant city manager for the City of Martinez. Cardwell will fill the position that was vacated by the previous Assistant City Manager Alan Shear, who left in April of this year to assume the position …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A superior court judge ruled last week to strike down a lawsuit against the “Friends of Pine Meadow,” citing the group’s rights of petition and free speech protect them under the law. The suit was filed April 4 on behalf of private property owners Christine Dean, Denova …

The community came out Tuesday, Sept. 6, to celebrate and appreciate those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe – first responders like law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMT personnel. The celebration took place in front of City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez, from 6-7 p.m. …

The restrooms at Granger’s Wharf (at the end of Berrellesa Street) in Martinez were closed once again due to vandalism – a regular occurrence at the public facilities at Waterfront Park. The East Bay Regional Park District has posted signs on the restroom doors stating the public facilities will only …