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Campbell Theater producer makes ‘Random Exits’

An unknown woman, tall, irresistible, dressed as a gypsy princess, sidles up to a complete stranger at an Orange County lunch counter. She says, with more than a hint of desperation, “Do me a favor: if anyone asks, tell them you’re my fiancé. I’ll explain later.” Randall Nott is that …

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Happy trails …

Cyclists enjoying the George Miller Regional Trail, also known as “Old Snake Road” in the hills above Martinez over Labor Day Weekend. Hikers, walkers, joggers, cyclists and families replete with children and dogs were out in droves over the weekend, enjoying East Bay Regional Park District trails. (JOHN GRUBKA / …

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Hall Closet helps youth …

Aljour Miles (center), a Juvenile Hall Auxiliary Scholar, with his family after graduating from Sac State. Miles said of the juvenile program, “The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary as well as Rev. Tinsley (the Juvenile Hall Chaplain) will always be a critical and important part of my success story.” The Auxiliary sends …

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Coldplay Lights Up Levi’s Stadium with A Head Full of Dreams

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning full circle to the site of their Super Bowl 50 performance seven months earlier, Coldplay wrapped up the American leg of their “Head Full of Dreams” tour with an equally colorful show before a packed house at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday night. With …

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Alhambra Volleyball starts season with statement

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Willie Marchesano’s Alhambra girls volleyball had something to prove on Tuesday night, and a statement to make for the rest of the teams in the newly formed Diablo Athletic League’s Foothill Conference. That statement was simple: this is our league. The Lady Bulldogs made a …

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Port Costa Car Show …

The Port Costa Car Show & BBQ was held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Port Costa School. The event was hosted by Hilary Sheridan and Sarah Louise, and featured classic cars from many decades. There was also a raffle and food provided by Port Costa chef, Ridge Greene. (PHOTOS …

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Kiwanis Rummage Sale …

Bambi Barker (at left) and Migs Carter sort and prepare items for the Kiwanis Rummage Sale to be held 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, at the Kiwanis Club center, 750 Allen St. (corner of Allen and Ferry). This year’s donated items include treasures from Aisley’s …

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Recycling water …

John and Marjorie Grubka fill up on free recycled water to use on their beautifully manicured lawn. Free recycled water is available for use to hand-water lawns, gardens and landscaping. Free water hydrant truck filling is also available for construction use from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. For more …

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Council approves parking lot fix-up

MARTINEZ, Calif. – During a special meeting of the Martinez City Council Tuesday night, a resolution was adopted to accept bids for a parking lot renovation. The lot is located off Ferry Street between Marina Vista Avenue and Escobar Street. The lot, including many of the curbs along the interior …

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