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Martinez Peddlers Faire attracts antique and collectible enthusiasts from the region
Crowds of people walk down Main street during the Martinez Peddlers Faire in Martinez, Calif., on Saturday May 18, 2013.
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The following are shortened versions of recent East Bay restaurant reviews that garnered * * 1 2 or more stars.
Barnidge: Time to pay the price for rejecting fire district parcel tax
Voters' rejection in November of a Contra Costa Fire District parcel tax -- it would have cost a typical property owner $75 per year -- was widely seen as a two-part ultimatum to those in charge: 1) Learn to live within your budget, and 2) find a less costly way to deliver emergency services.
Antioch: Body found near Hudson Townhouse Manor apartments identified
Authorities said Nyjeah Jenkins, 22, was the man found near a fence on the edge of the property at the Hudson Townhouse Manor apartments just before 8 a.m. Friday.
N. Calif. woman suspected of sparking wildfire
A brush fire in the San Francisco Bay Area has been contained after coming close to homes, and authorities are investigating whether it was set intentionally.
Concord woman arrested on suspicion of arson for 4-acre brush fire near Martinez
A Concord woman was arrested Sunday evening on suspicion of arson after police say she used a lighter to set fire to a hillside that in turn sparked a four-acre burn.
Fairfield industrial building leased
Phil Garrett and Brooks Pedder of Colliers International in Fairfield recently represented the owner in the sale of approximately 86,960 square feet of industrial space at 2700 Maxwell Way in Fairfield.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit from deputy district attorney Michael Gressett
A federal judge on Friday threw out a civil lawsuit lodged by a Contra Costa deputy district attorney who claims he was maliciously prosecuted on rape charges.
Oakley man suspected of drunken driving in fatal Brentwood crash
Like most mornings, Judy Jensen kissed and hugged her husband Wednesday before her hourlong walk -- but this time she came back inside for one more embrace, a friend said Thursday.
Martinez woman arrested on suspicion of burglarizing Pleasant Hill home
A probation search of a home in Martinez led officers to a woman who is now behind bars on suspicion of burglarizing a Pleasant Hill home, police said.
Dynamic Fishtank Ensemble coming to Hooker-Dunham Theater
Twilight Music presents California-based, world music quartet Fishtank Ensemble at Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St., on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The dynamic, virtuosic and fiery band plays a high-energy mix of Romanian, Gypsy jazz, flamenco, Balkan, Turkish, Greek and tango-influenced music.
Walnut Creek Businessman & Martinez Resident Seeks to be Candidate in Iranian Presidential Election
In a seemingly quixotic quest, an East Bay businessman who is a dual Iranian and U.S. citizen has thrown his hat into the ring to be Iran's next president.
Contra Costa small-business honorees: 'We just work'
Enterprising spirits of 14 small business entrepreneurs were honored at the 13th annual Contra Costa Small Business Award Luncheon where event host Contra Costa Council marked 2013 as a year when retro trades and high-tech industries came together.
Roadshow: I-580 widening to add toll lanes
Q I know you've written about the construction that's beginning again on Interstate 580 in Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, but there seems to be much more going on than just the addition of a westbound carpool lane.
The Architectural Review Commission is regularly set to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the small community room of City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane.
Stepping up to do right by the environment: More than 1,000 sign up for 'Sustainability Challenge'
If one Contra Costa County home gardener fights "peach curl" with enviro-safe fungicide once a year, a tree is saved.
The Time is Ripe by Debra Morris: It's cherry season for snacking or baking
In Northern California this is the time of year for plump juicy cherries. California grows sweet cherries, rather than tart, and they are great for making jams and pies with less sugar.
Martinez school district to explore ways to reduce pesticide use
The Martinez Unified School District plans to explore ways to reduce the use of potentially harmful pesticides on school grounds.
Who's Hiring in Lamorinda: BevMo; St. Mary's Event Staff; Software Engineers
Who's Hiring in Martinez: Taekwondo Instructors; Workers' Comp; Petrol Inspector
For those seeking work in Martinez - or those who are looking for a new job, or even a second job - here's a list of local job openings.